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Meeting Minutes, Wku Staff Council

Staff Council

Minutes of December 3, 2008 meeting.

Meeting Agenda, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Agenda for December 2, 2008 meeting.

Barriers In Educating Homeless Children And Youth, Gloria Elaine White Adams

Dissertations

Across America, homeless students face a myriad of barriers that impede education and school access and success of homeless children. The purpose of this study was to determine the barriers to enrollment and school success for homeless students. The ultimate goal was to provide information to parents, teachers, administrators, and school districts that could serve as a vital resource tool in educating homeless students while removing barriers.

The participants consisted of 215 certified teachers, school administrators, and homeless liaisons in 23 school districts representing the populations that provide afterschool instruction to homeless students. The study was conducted in the spring …

Pestering Staff Into Online Learning: An Integrated Plan, H. J. Jones

Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) - Papers

Universities are striving to provide quality learning experiences for their diverse student population and online learning is one aspect of this changing environment. This paper notes barriers that have been recognised that impede faculty uptake of online learning and examines some of the strategies that can be implemented to overcome these barriers. A plan for integrated implementation of online learning is proposed which consists of Planning & Promotion, Education, Support, Training, Encouragement and Recognition & Reward (PESTER). The elements of the plan are described in detail and an example of an implementation plan is provided.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 84, No. 24, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Bennett, Emily. On Her Toes – Martha Madison
• Ulber, Emily. Bowling Green Benefits from Adult Literacy Program
• Carey, Ryan. Sixth-Seeded Lady Tops Win Sun Belt Title - Volleyball
• Hale, Marianne. Task Force to Evaluate Western’s Growth – Task Force on Quality & Access
• Be Proactive, Not Reactive: University Officials Need to be Policy Driven
• Milam, Dustin. Fight for Rights, Liberation, Equality
• Jones, Ashley. Praxis vs. Western Football – Parking
• Schwab, Edmond. Change I Can’t Believe In
• Stewart, Colleen. Vigil Honors Victims of Transgender Hate Crimes …

Meeting Minutes, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Meeting regarding banquet, awards, university emergency response team, tennis courts, Alpha Delta Pi and legislation.

Meeting Agenda, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Agenda for November 24, 2008 meeting.

Los Académicos Mexicanos A Principios Del Siglo Xxi: Una Primera Exploración Sobre Quiénes Son Y Cómo Perciben Su Trabajo, Sus Instituciones Y Algunas Políticas Públicas, Jesús F. Galaz-Fontes

Jesús Francisco Galaz Fontes

Con base a una encuesta nacional de 1973 académicos en su gran mayoría de tiempo completo, se proporciona información sobre su perfil demográfico y la manera en que perciben sus condiciones de trabajo, las actividades que realizan, el ambiente organizacional y sus opiniones respecto a políticas públicas como el Sistema Nacional de Investigadores y el Programa para el Mejoramiento del Profesorado. Los resultados encontrados se discuten a la luz de los procesos de cambio que se han venido dando en la educación superior mexicana durante las últimas tres décadas, y se reflexionan sobre algunas de las implicaciones de dichos resultados.

Meeting Agenda, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Agenda for November 18, 2008 meeting.

Meeting Minutes, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Meeting to discuss organizational aid, commercial and legislation.

Meeting Agenda, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Agenda for November 11, 2008 meeting.

Meeting Minutes, Wku Staff Council

Staff Council

Minutes of November 5, 2008 meeting.

Meeting Minutes, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Meeting regarding homecoming, diversity issues and legislation.

Meeting Agenda, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Agenda for November 3, 2008 meeting.

Bibliometrics: From "Bean Counting" To Academic Accountability, Ruth A. Pagell

Research Collection Library

No abstract provided.

Ufa Aac Library Sub-Committee Meeting Minutes, October 2008, Barbara Swartzlander

UFA AAC Library Sub-committee Meeting Minutes

Meeting report from the University Faculty Assembly Academic Affairs Committee's Library Sub-committee meeting at the University of New England.

Meeting Minutes, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Meeting regarding lock down of campus on October 22, homecoming, buy-a-book scholarships, committee appointments and legislation.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 84, No. 16, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles in this issue:

• Paul, Corey. Fights & Frenzy
• Day, Michelle. Gunfire Unconfirmed, Investigation Continues
• Hale, Marianne. Campus, Community Voice Concerns
• Timeline of Events
• Slitz, Alex. A Thousand Words – Charus Changchit
• Howerton, Christina. Enrollment Increases 2.6 Percent
• Howerton, Christina. Task Force Explores Ways to Make College Cost Less
• Gadbois, Chris. Rudeness Isn’t an Issue with Shuttle Drivers
• Bonneau-Kaya, Chrystal. Objectification of Women is Dehumanizing, Wrong
• Schwab, Edmond. Learn the Background of the Financial Troubles
• Bybee, Sarah. Please Slow Down and Watch Out for Pedestrians
• Cawthorn, Shawna. Poor Football …

Meeting Minutes, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Meeting to discuss tuition, elections, homecoming, commercial and resolutions.

Meeting Agenda, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Agenda for October 21, 2008 meeting.

Meeting Minutes, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Meeting regarding meeting with regent Judi Hughes, t-shirts, provide-a-ride video and upcoming events.

Meeting Agenda, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Agenda for October 14, 2008 meeting.

Ua3/9/5 Presentation To Joint Committee On Education, Wku President's Office

WKU Archives Records

Presentation by WKU president Gary Ransdell to the Kentucky Joint Committee on Education. Data regarding WKU enrollment, tuition, degrees awarded, student retention, graduation statistics, transfer students, Applied Research & Technology Program, Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM), SKy Teach, student financial aid, Finish WKU, Division of Extended Learning & Outreach (DELO), WKU Glasgow, WKU E-town/Radcliff/Ft. Knox, WKU Owensboro, Gatton Academy of Mathematics & Science and doctoral programs.

Meeting Minutes, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Meeting regarding budget, commercial and resolutions.

Meeting Agenda, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Agenda for October 11, 2008 meeting.

Meeting Minutes, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Meeting to discuss mock election, organizational aid, buy-a-book and announcements.

Meeting Agenda, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Agenda for October 6, 2008 meeting.

Ua1b5 New Faculty 2008-2009, Western Kentucky University

WKU Archives Records

List of new WKU faculty.

Ua77/1 Wku A New Century Of Spirit, Wku Alumni Relations

WKU Archives Records

WKU alumni magazine. Contents:

• 2007-2008 Budget Highlights
• Ransdell, Gary. A New Century of Spirit
• WKU Facts & Figures
• Honor Roll
• $2.4 Million Grant Will Improve Teacher Education in Math & Science
• Gatton Academy of Mathematics & Science Honors First Graduates
• Gift Creates Gaines Family Fund for Print Journalism
• What Is an Endowment?
• Scott Center Provides Real-Life Experiences for Students
• Six-Man Team Raising Money for Scholarship in Memory of Abby Cummings
• Dunaway Scholarship Fund Making a Difference for Students
• Current Endowed Professorships
• WKU Celebrates Record-Breaking Fund-Raising Year
• Spotlight on Alumni Association Lifetime Member Chad Aull
• Elevator Chat Leads to $2.25 Million …

Meeting Minutes, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Meeting to discuss SGA week, homecoming and campus cleanup day.