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Ua1b5 New Faculty 2000-2001, Western Kentucky University

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List of new WKU faculty.

Delinquency And Victimization Among Adolescents An Examination Of The Relationship And Lifestyle Influences, Joy Eileen Livergood

Sociology & Criminal Justice Theses & Dissertations

This research examines the correlation between delinquency and victimization. Consideration is given to the lifestyle influences including the routine activities and demographic factors. Data from the 1997 Monitoring the Future data set are analyzed in an attempt to understand the extent of the relationship as well as the impact of various lifestyle activities and demographic factors. The study was guided by previous research examining the correlation between delinquency and victimization as well as the impact of lifestyle elements. SPSS 9.0 for Windows was used to analyze the data. Overall, the findings suggest that there is a correlation between delinquency and …

Victims Confront Offenders: An Exploratory Study Of Victim Satisfaction During Mediation, Krystal C. Walton

Sociology & Criminal Justice Theses & Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to determine if age, race, and gender were related to victim satisfaction during mediation while controlling for the type of offense. Satisfaction with the mediator's attitude, the session itself, the mediator, and the outcome were assessed to measure the victim's level of satisfaction with the various components of the mediation process. Data was collected from questionnaires mailed to crime victims' who had completed the mediation process through the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court in Norfolk, Virginia. This thesis looks at the relationship of age, race, and gender to victim satisfaction with mediation. Cross-tabulations were …

Exploring The Creative Voice In An Academic Context, Laura Brearley

The Qualitative Report

Who we are changes what we write about and how we write. Simply stated, if the academy is to change, if our views of reality are to be more inclusive, then we need to take a broader view of authorial voices… Tierney and Lincoln, 1997 This paper challenges the traditional paradigm of densely referenced text and the use of a passive, 'neutral' researcher's voice. It draws on current doctoral research that is using creative modes of data representation to examine managers' experiences of transition in organisational life. Within this research, ten managers from an educational institution are being tracked through …

Why Urban Parents Resist Involvement In Their Children’S Elementary Education, Peter Mcdermott, Julia J. Rothenburg

The Qualitative Report

We examined the perceptions of teachers and parents about family involvement in urban schools. The study generated from several others that we have been conducting about teaching in high poverty, urban schools. Using focus groups, our purpose was to learn how we could better prepare teachers for urban schools. The data revealed that teachers are frustrated with a lack of parental involvement in literacy activities at home and at school. Parents, however, expressed distrust toward the local elementary school because they felt the faculty has been biased against African American and Latino children and their families. Consequently, the parents said …

Case Study Of Classroom Practice: A Quiet Form Of Research, Janice Showler

The Qualitative Report

This paper documents the use of ethnographic research methods as a heuristic for inquiry and teaching. More specifically, it focuses on reflection as situated at the heart of teacher-research, including research conducted by prospective English language arts teachers. In a retrospective analysis of her student's case studies in literacy at an urban site, a teacher researcher explores whether and how her students come to "know their knowledge." She explores students' construction of knowledge and theories of practice, how these develop over time and what impact they may have on teaching and learning. These constructions inform not only her students' practice …

Multilayered Representation In Research, Kathryn Delawter, Adrienne Sosin, Julie Mabey

The Qualitative Report

This paper describes a multi-layered qualitative action research study presented at the Twelfth Annual Conference on Ethnographic and Qualitative Research. "The Aesthetics of Ethnography: A Moving Triangle," was an interactive installation that demonstrated the aesthetics of ethnography for education. Participants were invited to share their own constructions of meaning when engaged in activities related to multicultural calendar artifacts. The research methodology of this study is collective reflection, developed by the researchers in the process of interpreting teacher education student's multicultural calendar artifacts as texts. The article highlights one of the multicultural calendar artifacts displayed in the installation, through hyperlinks to …

Accidental Diasporas And External 'Homelands' In Central And Eastern Europe: Past And Present, Rogers Brubaker

Rogers Brubaker

No abstract provided.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 76, No. 11, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Lynch, Caroline. No Safety Plans for University Boulevard
• Warren, Brandy. A Circus of Controversy – Animal Cruelty
• Lynch, Caroline. Capital Campaign Hits $50 Million Mark
• Ragan, Jason. Historic Statue Will be Fixed, Moved Inside for Protection – Fall Season Statue
• Ragan, Jason. 10K Classic Forcing Road Closings
• Check Out Companies in Advance – Insurance
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon – Insurance
• Kelly, Adam. New Show on New Rock 92
• Barefoot, Jeffrey. Fees Are Wasted on Athletics
• Karen, Mattias. Who Will Be Next Victim of Campus Frogger? – Traffic Accidents
• Hall, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 76, No. 10, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Lynch, Caroline. Another Student Hit on University Boulevard – Daniel Byrd
• Darr, John. Violation Reported to NCAA – Basketball
• Lynch, Caroline. Chickering Group Fined for Not Having License – Insurance, Student Health Services
• Youngman, Sam. Longtime Health Professor Loses Fight With Cancer – Robert Baum
• Lynch, Caroline. Senate Demands Increase in University’s Contribution to Employee Insurance – Employee Benefits
• Susan Faludi Coming to Western for Lecture
• WKU Green Party Meeting Tomorrow
• Karen, Mattias. William Parsons Honored by Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce
• Punishment Should Set a Fair Precedent – …

Charting The Census Count On The Way To Our Woodsian Future, Chester Smolski

Smolski Texts

"Our country is a wonderful example of the world in miniature. because of our generous immigration policy which allows approximately one million persons to enter the country each year and to come from almost any country in the world, it is not necessary to go out in search of different people and cultures for almost all are to be found here. Whether one talks of the Hispanics and Native Americans of the Southwest, the AfroAmericans of the South, the Asians of Hawaii, the whites of the North or the more than 120 national groups found in the Elmhurst neighborhood of …

Mass Media And Violence: Science As Ideology, Ideology As Science, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This article critiques a commonly promulgated belief that mass media-conveyed violence induces commensurate behavioral violence in its recipients.

The Harringtons Of Salem: A Study Of Massachusetts Politics, Richard A. Hogarty

New England Journal of Public Policy

Politics inevitably runs in families. Notable among those who have shaped the political landscape of Massachusetts are the Harringtons of the city of Salem.Over the course of five generations, they produced several talented Irish-American politicians who played a major role in state politics and rose to prominent positions of power in the Democratic party. This article centers on the lives and careers of Joseph Harrington and his son Michael, both of whom ran for Congress some twenty-eight years apart. Its treatment of these two congressional races is detailed and insightful. Attention is also directed to the careers of Kevin Harrington …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 76, No. 9, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Williams, Travis. Basketball Players Arrested for Receiving Stolen Property – Derek Robinson, Raynardo Curry, Golden Ingle
• Lynch, Caroline. Amid Questions & Chaos, Gary Ransdell Promises Change – Insurance, Employee Benefits
• Warren, Brandy. Gary Ransdell Expects Feasibility Study to Recommend Diddle Arena Renovation
• Warren, Brandy. Student Government Association Passes Bill to Pay for New Storage Facility – Preston Intramural Complex
• Insurance Should Be An Option for All
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon Insurance Premiums
• Frank, Jason. Parking Is A Tangled Issue – Parking & Traffic Services
• Humpert, Andria. Mark Staynings’ Tone …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 76, No. 8, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Hall, Rex. Student Alleges Rape on Campus
• Lynch, Caroline & Rex Hall. Insurance Rates Impossible Burden for Some – Employee Benefits
• Youngman, Sam. Paul Patton Optimistic About Higher Education’s Future
• Warren, Brandy. Wood Selig to Pitch $90 Fee Hike to Student Government Association – Athletics
• Hoang, Mai. Class Celebrates CD Release With Party
• Lopsided Student Evaluations Mean Little
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon Sardine Can Parking Lot
• Uber, Lee. Sidewalk Chalk OK
• Franke, Stephanie. Chicks Don’t Mind Campus Radio
• Ross, Michelle. Prejudice Reigns at Division of Motor Vehicles – Immigrants …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 76, No. 7, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Dawes, Jennifer. New Doctor for Western – Allen Redden, Student Health Services
• Lynch, Caroline. Insurance Debt Causes Budget Cuts – Employee Benefits
• Williams, Travis. Western Alumnus Goes to Olympics – Breeda Willis, Track & Field
• Lynch, Caroline. Survey Says Faculty Morale Law, Gary Ransdell Performing Well
• Insurance Rate Increase Unavoidable
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon Benchmark Slot Machine
• Crowe, Shawn. Campus Police Are Helpful
• Sampson, Joshua. Bobby Knight Is No Worse than Average
• Ogletree, Alan. Parking Problem Merits Debate – Parking & Traffic Services
• Ragan, Jason. City Plans to Build …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 76, No. 6, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Lynch, Caroline. Insurance Rates to Rise Next Year – Employee Benefits
• Youngman, Sam. Greeks Behaving Well Under Point System – Fraternities and Sororities
• Bennett, Jacob. Love Story Leads Student from Ireland to America – Dermot Foley, Marie Foley
• Youngman, Sam. Math, Science Academy Will Open in Two Years – Gatton Academy of Math & Science
• Hall, Rex. Break-Ins In Structure Force Students to Rethink Parking – Parking & Transportation Services
• WKU Police Need to Disclose All Crimes
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon Atomic Bomb Firecracker
• Whittinghill, Charity. Cherry Hall Bathrooms …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 76, No. 5, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Lynch, Caroline. Western Sues Two Former Police Officers – Anthony Purcell, Jeffrey Welch, WKU Police
• Lynch, Caroline. Explosion Not Properly Reported Last Semester – Poland Hall, Bombs, Anthony Purcell, Jeffrey Welch, WKU Police
• Bennett, Jacob. Alumnus Leading Space Trips – Terry Wilcutt, Astronauts
• Ragan, Jason. Western Student Drowns Saturday – Khadar Dudekula, International Club
• Brown, Abbey. Pay Hikes Bring Salaries Closer to Benchmarks – Budget
• Benchmark Raises Good for Everyone
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon Diddle Arena Casino
• Ogletree, Alan. Make Freshmen Walk – Parking & Transportation Services
• Barefoot, Jeffrey. …

Ua12/2/1 Looking At The Gate's Edge, Wku Student Affairs

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Special Gateway Conference edition of the College Heights Herald:

• Moore, Brian. Toppers Rush to Enter Gateway Conference on Winning Note – Football
• Western Football Depth Chart
• Schoenbaechler, Danny. DeWayne Gallishaw & Keith Brooks Needed to Replace Rod Smart
• Moore, Brian. Experienced Hilltopper Defense Majors in Chemistry – Andy Hendel
• Hightower, Kyle. Offense to Pass Ball More This Season, Will Still Run Option
• Queen, Chad. Toppertown An Alternative to Usual Tailgating Activities
• Darr, John. Playing in the Big League: Hilltoppers On Their Way

Using Hypermedia And Multimedia To Promote Project-Based Learning Of At-Risk High School Students, Tracy Carr, Asha K. Jitendra

Special Topics, General

The term at-risk in this article refers to those students who are in danger of dropping out of school (Rodriguez, 199i). Often, these students have low self-esteem resulting from persistently low academic achievement. One possible reason for academic failure is a mismatch between the student's needs and the curricular expectations. Consequently, it is important to plan to meet individual student needs appropriately and minimize the rate of dropouts. Planning more appropriately requires individualization of goals and curricula.

Long-Term Outcomes Of An Abstinence-Based, Small-Group Pregnancy Prevention Program In New York City Schools, Lisa D. Lieberman, Heather Gray, Megan Wier, Renee Fiorentino, Patricia Maloney

Department of Public Health Scholarship and Creative Works

Context: Despite drops in U.S. teenage birthrates, questions continue to arise about how best to reduce the country's adolescent birthrate. School-based programs continue to be considered one of the best ways to reach adolescents at risk of early sexual activity.

Methods: A total of 312 students completed a pretest, a posttest and a follow-up one year after the posttest: 125 who had participated in a 3-4-month-long abstinence-based small-group intervention led by trained social workers, and 187 in a comparison group that received no special services.

Results: There were few significant differences between the intervention and comparison groups at posttest. At …

Urban Violence Among African American Males: Integrating Family, Neighborhood, And Peer Perspectives, M. Daniel Bennett Jr., Mark W. Fraser

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Even though rates have declined in recent years, violence is a serious problem in many American cities. This paper reviews recent perspectives on violence among young, urban African American males. Special attention is afforded the "father absent" hypothesis, the effect of poverty, the character of neighborhoods, the roots of self-efficacy, and peer influence, particularly the influence of street codes. The latter are argued both to regulate some situational behavior and to promote the use of violence in disputes over social status, drugs, and money. The authors discuss implications for policy and community development.

Moving The Mountain: The Women's Movement In America Since 1960. Flora Davis.

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Book note for Flora Davis, Moving the Mountain: The Women's Movement in America Since 1960. Champaign, IL: University of Illinois Press, 1999. $21.95 papercover.

The Strengths Of African American Families: 25 Years Later. Robert B. Hill.

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Book note for Robert B. Hill, The Strengths of African American Families: 25 Years Later. Lanham, MD: University Press of America, 1999. $49.00 hardcover, $19.50 papercover.

Lives On The Line: American Families And The Struggle To Make Ends Meet. Martha Shirk, Neil G. Bennett And J. Lawrence Aber.

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Book note for Martha Shirk, Neil G. Bennett and J. Lawrence Aber, Lives on the Line: American Families and the Struggle to Make Ends Meet, Boulder, CO: Westview Press, 1999. $24.00 hardcover.

Race, Class, And Support For Egalitarian Statism Among The African American Middle Class, George Wilson

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

This study uses data from the 1990 and 1987 years of the General Social Survey to assess the effects of minority status and position in the class structure in explaining middle class African Americans' support for opportunity-enhancing and outcome-based egalitarian statist policies. Findings do not provide confirmation for prior research that has found that racial effects are predominant, but has considered a more narrow range of policies and not assessed interaction effects. First, neither additive nor interactive effects of race and social class explain support for government policies that are premised on providing people with skills to compete in the …

The Long Road Called Goodbye (Excerpt), Charlotte A. Akin

Biography

Part clinical case study, part family journal, The Long Road Called Goodbye is a powerful and moving account of one family's thirteen-year struggle with Alzheimer's. This engaging informative book is a closely documented clinical study that reads like a novel, filled with all the feelings, crises, and conflicts experienced by patient and family. It is a story of love, loyalty, perseverance, strength, and dignity. The Long Road Called Goodbye makes a major contribution to the care of AD patients and their families. The book will be of interest to professionals who work with Alzheimer's patients, including physicians, staff at care-giving …

The Potential Impact Of Gender Role Socialization On Welfare Policy Formation, Magalene Harris Taylor

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

This paper addresses a five year welfare reform pilot project conducted at the state level. The outcome of research findings for this project indicate that factors other than the obvious are barriers to women choosing work over welfare. Gender role socialization may play an active and very significant role in this process. The reality of which may inhibit welfare reform efforts at the state and national levels.

Grandma's Babies: The Problem Of Welfare Eligibility For Children Raised By Relatives, Rebecca L. Hegar, Maria Scannapieco

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

This article provides a brief history of children raised by relatives and examines the welfare eligibility of these families, emphasizing changes under the Personal Responsibility & Work Opportunity Act of 1996 (PR&WOA). The revolution in public welfare places many care-giving relatives atfinancial risk. Depending on their states' plans for implementing the PR& WOA, children and their relative caregivers may lose state support. The article presents the social welfare policy responses of a number of states to the problems of kinship care-giving, formal kinship foster care, the PR&WOA, and other social welfare provisions. Unintended consequences of welfare reform are highlighted.

Assessment Of Religious Motivation And Its Effects On Health Related Behaviors, John Austin Davis

Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects

The belief that one’s religious behavior can influence health, either by formal offerings to religious shamans or the uttering of a prayer to an unseen deity, likely predates recorded history and finds its most basic beliefs expressed in Exodus 15:26, “I will put none of the diseases upon you which I put upon the Egyptians; for I am the Lord, your healer.” Findings and observations published in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s that some of the membership among the more conservative denominations with strict proscriptions regarding health behavior experience lower rates of cancer and heart disease supported this belief, …