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Residency Law Could Stabilize Local Economic Base, Chester Smolski Dec 1977

Residency Law Could Stabilize Local Economic Base, Chester Smolski

Smolski Texts

"Should city employees be required to live in the communities which employ them? This is the question which more and more cities are seriously considering as they seek ways to stem the unabated flow of their residents to the suburbs and to raise needed tax dollars."


Ua12/2 Uniquely Greek, Wku Student Affairs Dec 1977

Ua12/2 Uniquely Greek, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

Newsletter created by WKU Student Affairs regarding fraternities and sororities. this issue highlights Alpha Kappa Psi and Alpha Kappa Alpha.


Ua12/2 Uniquely Greek, Wku Student Affairs Nov 1977

Ua12/2 Uniquely Greek, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

Newsletter created by WKU Student Affairs for fraternities and sororities. This issue contains information regarding Alpha Gamma Rho, Alpha Delta Pi.


Research For Connecticut By The Storrs Agricultural Experiment Station Sep 1977

Research For Connecticut By The Storrs Agricultural Experiment Station

Storrs Agricultural Experiment Station

No abstract provided.


Indigenous And Non-Indigenous Paraprofessionals: An Empirical Comparison, John E. Blount Jr., Kirk W. Elifson, William Chamberlain Jul 1977

Indigenous And Non-Indigenous Paraprofessionals: An Empirical Comparison, John E. Blount Jr., Kirk W. Elifson, William Chamberlain

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

This paper provides a comparative description of indigenous and nonindigenous paraprofessionals who were employed in a social service capacity in a large urban setting. Personal interviews were conducted with 88 paraprofessionals employed by the Fulton County Department of Family and Children Servives (Atlanta, Ga.). The primary variables discussed include an assessment of the respondent's background, their present employment situation, experience with and attitudes toward welfare and general attitudinal measures. The results provide a basic demographic profile of the indigenous and non-indigenous paraprofessional and indicate their differing characteristics. Briefly, the indigenous respondents were less anomic, felt more efficacious in terms of …


Debunking Sapphire: Toward A Non-Racist And Non-Sexist Social Science, Patricia Bell Scott Jul 1977

Debunking Sapphire: Toward A Non-Racist And Non-Sexist Social Science, Patricia Bell Scott

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

The term "Sapphire" is frequently used to describe an age-old image of Black women. The caricature of the dominating, emasculating Black woman is one which historically has saturated both the popular and scholarly literature. The purpose of this paper is debunk the "Sapphire" caricature as it has been projected in American social science. By exposing the racist and sexist underpinnings of this stereotype, it is hoped that more students and scholars might be sensitized and encouraged to contribute to the development of a nonracist and non-sexist social science.


Ua77/1 Western Alumnus, Vol. 48, No. 1, Wku Alumni Association Jul 1977

Ua77/1 Western Alumnus, Vol. 48, No. 1, Wku Alumni Association

WKU Archives Records

WKU alumni magazine. Features the following articles:

  • Downing, Dero. Western and the Role and Mission Statement
  • McConnell, Winnie. Latin American Studies Program
  • Conway, Sheila. Who is Sylvia? - Sylvia Kersenbaum
  • Harvey, Debbie. Gourmet Cooking
  • WKU Hosts Ohio Valley Conference Track and Tennis
  • Oakes, John. WKU Fine Arts Festival
  • Eblen, Tom. In a Chord - Frank Pittman
  • Highland, Jim. Cabin Fever - Al Peterson
  • Wolfe, Bill. Presto - New Synthesized Compounds! - Norma Holy
  • Wayne Scherr - Photography
  • Letter from Black Jack Pershing Comes to WKU
  • Work Begun on Agriculture Exposition Center at WKU
  • Omicron Delta Kappa Taps Seven for Honor …


Grassroot Organizations In The Black Community In Portland, Danny Bernard Copeland May 1977

Grassroot Organizations In The Black Community In Portland, Danny Bernard Copeland

Dissertations and Theses

This is a descriptive study of grassroot organizations in the Black community of Portland, Oregon. The primary objective of this study is to determine whether the Black community of Portland is actively working to improve the socio-economic and political position of the Black residents of Portland, or whether it is disorganized, apathetic, and removed from the main stream of society

To achieve the goals of this study, answers will be sought for the following questions: Are there grassroot organizations in the Black community of Portland, Oregon? If yes, how many are there? Who are the members? What is the nature, …


Minority Student Enrollment Sheet At The University Of Maine, April 13, 1977, University Of Maine Apr 1977

Minority Student Enrollment Sheet At The University Of Maine, April 13, 1977, University Of Maine

University of Maine Racial Justice Collection

This sheet shows data for the minority students enrollment at the University of Maine and what college they were accepted and whether they were full-time or part-time students. This came sheet is from the Office of Registrar at the University Maine Orono from April 13, 1977. The groups included on the sheet are 'Black', 'Indigenous', 'Oriental' and 'Spanish-Sur'.


Minority Student Enrollment Sheet At The University Of Maine, April 13, 1977, University Of Maine Apr 1977

Minority Student Enrollment Sheet At The University Of Maine, April 13, 1977, University Of Maine

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

This sheet shows data for the minority students enrollment at the University of Maine and what college they were accepted and whether they were full-time or part-time students. This came sheet is from the Office of Registrar at the University Maine Orono from April 13, 1977. The groups included on the sheet are 'Black', 'Indigenous', 'Oriental' and 'Spanish-Sur'.


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 42, Wku Student Affairs Feb 1977

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 42, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

  • Wolfe, Bill. Researcher Compounds His Discoveries – Norman Holy
  • Eblen, Tom. Most Thefts Occur in Rooms
  • Miss Black Western Pageant Opens Black History Week
  • Wildman, Judy. Watchman Likes Art Work, Keeps an Eye on Gallery – J.A. Williams
  • Bennett, Jo. Agency Hunts Funds, Friends for Kids – Big Brothers & Sisters
  • Kentucky Association of Nursing Students Choose State Officers
  • University Lags in Providing Housing for Married Students
  • Wolfe, Bill. Race for the Resume Resumes
  • Stichtenoth, Keith. Short Team on Short End - Intramurals
  • Johnson, Audrey. …


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 41, Wku Student Affairs Feb 1977

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 41, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

  • Kerrick, Sara. Faculty Couple Adapting to Adopting – Vera Guthrie, Charlie Guthrie
  • White, Michael & Betsy Ashcraft. Jobs Scarce, Planning Scarcer?
  • Minton, Don. Kappa Sigma Wins Stake an’ Biskit Fest
  • Spring Pledges Total 177
  • Sanders, Linda. Lutenist is Different Strummer – David Kelsey
  • Higher Education: College Costs Climb with Cost of Living
  • Budde, Neil. Columnist Prepares Financial Retort
  • Wolfe, Bill. Intramural Game is Basket Case, but Team’s Goal is to Bounce Back
  • Held, Suzanne. Wants Consistent Policy
  • Riley, Robert. All People Created Equal – Miss …


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 40, Wku Student Affairs Feb 1977

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 40, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

  • Kuhl, Greg. Returning to School Lucrative for Veteran
  • Freshman Found Dead in Country Jail – David Suddarth
  • Bennett, Jo. Two Meet, Marry and Begin Life Together Apart – Gary Barnett, Carla Barnett
  • Hepp, Jan. Alcoholism at Western Studies
  • Fewer Students Get Honors
  • Alpha Delta Pi Gets Award
  • Junior Chosen Mountain Laurel Candidate – Deborah Pardue
  • Mami, Alfina. Wanted: Psychology Teacher Seeks 2 Aides for Child Study – Neil Cohen
  • Three Facilities Reduce Hours
  • With So Many Being Called, How Could Any Feel Exalted?
  • Halicks, Richard. …


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 39, Wku Student Affairs Feb 1977

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 39, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

  • Eblen, Tom. Some Convinced too Many Receive Honor Distinction
  • Wolfe, Bill & Mary Tougher. Reactions Vary to Installation of Refrigerators
  • Kerrick, Sara. Woman in ROTC Lives, Breathes the Army – Sue Roma
  • Ashcraft, Betsy. Was Peter Zebich the Strongest Man in the World?
  • Few Return Visitation Surveys
  • Eldridge, Pam. White Student is Out of Black Pageant
  • Stress Seminar Begins Today
  • Student, Professors to Attend Workshop
  • Night Classes Move from Cherry Hall
  • Refrigerator Idea Doesn’t Get Warm Welcome
  • Miller, Tracy. Criticizes Police Inaction
  • Wallace, Marc. Responds …


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 38, Wku Student Affairs Feb 1977

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 38, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

  • Hepp, Jan, Alfina Mami & Mary Tougher. Use of Energy is Reduced by 20 Per Cent
  • Minton, Don. Fraternity Lends a Hand to Man Dying of Cancer – Donald Barker, Kappa Alpha Psi
  • Eldridge, Pam. Pageant for Only Blacks Questioned
  • Lecture on Latin America Set
  • Steam Pipeline Repaired after Break
  • Halicks, Richard. Some Employees to be Paid Biweekly
  • Louisville Senior Wins Pageant, Will Compete for Kentucky Title – Elaine Robinson
  • Academic Council Members Hampered by Dual Role
  • Budde, Neil. New Movie Could be Disaster
  • Bates, …


A Comparison Of Traditional And Atraditional Chicanas On Acculturation, Self-Esteem And Meaning In Life, Patricia Ann Marquez Jan 1977

A Comparison Of Traditional And Atraditional Chicanas On Acculturation, Self-Esteem And Meaning In Life, Patricia Ann Marquez

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


Ua3/4/9 Scrapbook Viii, Part 2 Athletics, Wku President's Office - Downing Jan 1977

Ua3/4/9 Scrapbook Viii, Part 2 Athletics, Wku President's Office - Downing

WKU Archives Records

Scrapbook regarding WKU athletics for period August 1976 through August 1977 compiled by the president's office.


Ua3/9/4 Scrapbook Viii, Part 1, Wku President's Office - Downing Jan 1977

Ua3/9/4 Scrapbook Viii, Part 1, Wku President's Office - Downing

WKU Archives Records

Scrapbook regarding WKU administration, history, faculty, staff and students for period August 1976 through August 1977 compiled by the president's office.