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The Brigance K&1 Screen And Corresponding Teacher Ratings Of Students, Shanna Waddington

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The relationship between teacher ratings of kindergarten students and scores on the Brigance K&1 Screen was examined in order to obtain a measure of construct validity for the Brigance. A Kentucky sample and California sample were included in the study. Data was analyzed separately for each sample for purposes of regional comparison. Teacher’s ratings of students’ overall ability and ability across five skill dimensions (expressive language, receptive language, personal information, fine motor skills, and gross motor skills) were compared via a linear regression analysis. The results indicated that overall ratings of students by teachers are significant and reliable combinations of …

Ua3/6/7 Update - June, Wku President's Office

WKU Administration Documents

Newsletter created by the WKU President's Office to update campus faculty and staff on events.

Effects Of Task Complexity On Mental Imagery & Work Decrement, Mary George

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

This study was conducted to determine the effects of task complexity on mental imagery and work decrement. A total of 180 right-handed undergraduates from Western Kentucky University were tested on the rotor pursuit apparatus. Task complexity was manipulated by eccentricity on the tracking target of the rotor pursuit (i.e., the more eccentric, the more complex). Three shapes of increasing eccentricity were used, and there were three practice conditions: rest, no-rest and control. Thus, nine treatment conditions existed. The rest group had a 5-min rest between practice and performance, the no-rest group went right from practice to performance without rest, and …

Ua68/2 Intercambio Internacional, Vol. Vii, No. 2, Wku Latin American Studies

WKU Administration Documents

Newsletter created by WKU Latin American Studies program regarding science, politics and economic advances in Latin America as well as cooperative projects between WKU and universities across Latin America. The newsletter is written in both English and Spanish.

Construct Validity Of The Coopersmith Self-Esteem Inventory, Brian W. Johnson

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The purpose of this study was to add supportive evidence to the construct validity of the Coopersmith Self-Esteem Inventory (SEI). The study was conducted using the Sabers-Whitney (1976) model which investigated (a) convergent validity, (b) discriminant validity, (c) sensitivity to change, (b) internal consistency, and (e) any other factors which may contribute evidence to be a measure’s construct validity.

The SEI Children’s Self Concept Scale (CSCS), and Children’s Social Desirability Scale (CSDS) were administered to all fifth grade students enrolled in an elementary school within a public school district in the northeastern United States. The self-concept assessments were conducted within …

O. Henry’S Use Of Stereotypes In His New York City Stories: An Example Of The Utilization Of Folklore In Literature, Martin Ostrofsky

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Stereotyping is a folkloristic process which permits people to reduce the complexities of the real world into simplified, abstract terms. O. Henry one of America’s most popular short story writers, made generous use of stereotypes in his stories. By examining O. Henry’s use of stereotypes, insight may be gained into the essential role which folklore often plays in creative literature. Stereotypes greatly influence the composition, function and reception of O. Henry’s work. O. Henry’s personal habits and circumstances demanded that he produce a prolific stream of short stories which would have the greatest popular appeal. Clever manipulation of stereotypes permitted …

Ua51/1/4 Library Services Notes, Wku Libraries

WKU Administration Documents

Internal WKU Libraries newsletter reporting on publications, meetings and upcoming events.

Ua12/2/2 Talisman: An Uphill Battle, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Talisman: An Uphill Battle, Volume 59.

• An Uphill Battle
• Dias, Monica. Culture Shock
• Kreamer, Carol. Home Away from Home
• Gensheimer, Jim. Big Red
• Mitchell, Jim. Balloon Adventures
• Smith, Carol. A Night of Fame – Miss Western
• Emery, Matt. Accomplished – Miss Black Western
• Reid, Jane. Under New Management – Restaurants
• Peterson, Denise. Redeemed – Coupon Shopping
• Wright, Sharon. In the Shadows – 4-H Program
• Grace, Lee. Running
• Smith, Carol. Change of Tastes – Dining Services
• Wright, Sharon. Everybody on Stage – Theatre & Dance
• Twisted Roles
• Young, Teresa. Practically Directing
• Sheets, Carol & Barry Rose. Child’s Play
• Parker, Freda. Wrap-Off …

Ua12/2/35 Wku Fraternity System 1981-82, Rick Wright

Student Organizations

Report of the WKU Interfraternity Council for 1981-1982.

Ua45/6 Commencement Program, Wku Registrar

WKU Administration Documents

Commencement program listing graduates.

Ua66/4/2 Ceremony Of Capping & Pinning, Wku Dental Hygiene

WKU Administration Documents

Program for capping & pinning ceremony.

Ua3/6/7 Update - May, Wku President's Office

WKU Administration Documents

Newsletter created by the WKU President's Office to update campus faculty and staff on events.

The Ability Of Selected Personality Variables To Distinguish Between Three Levels Of Principled Reasoning Scores On The Defining Issues Test, Gary Romich

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

A population sample consisting of 110 college students was placed into one of three principled reasoninig groups (low, medium, and high) based on individual P scores on the Defining Issues Test. Based on previous research, it was predicted that individuals low in principled reasoning would score high on measures of deference (conformity) and affiliation (social approval) and low on measures of autonomy, intraception (analytical ability), and abstractness. Those individuals in the high principled reasoning group would have opposite need structures. They should be low on measures of deference and affiliation and high on autonomy, intraception and abstractness in comparison to …

The Folklife Expressions Of Three Isle Royale Fishermen: A Sense Of Place Examination, Timothy Cochrane

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Selected forms of three Isle Royale fishermen’s folklife expressions – material folk culture, social folk custom and narrative folklore – were documented and analyzed. The informants are representative of the group of Scandinavian fishermen who operated commercial fisheries on Isle Royale from the 1880s to date. Documentary and analytical emphasis centered on occupational aspects of their folklife expressions and the fishermen’s perception of the island archipelago. Accordingly, special interest was focused on the fishermen’s interplay with the Lake Superior and Isle Royale environs. Selected folklife expressions were analyzed to uncover fishermen’s cognitive and affective responses to their insular environment. Analysis …

A History Of The Bowling Green Fire Department: A Look At Two Traditional Methodologies, Edward Mccurley

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The history of the Bowling Green, Kentucky, Fire Department is presented through the use of two methodologies. Traditional historical methodology has been applied to compile the first ninety years of history while traditional folklore fieldwork--the collection of personal narratives through interviews--has been applied to compile the last fifty-six years, concluding with 1970. Six years, from 1914 to 1920, reflect the blending of the two methodologies.

The personal narratives used in this study are those of Assistant Chief Harold Hazelip, who joined the fire department in 1952. Recognized informally as the department's historian, Hazelip's recollections include his own personal experiences as …

A Study Of The Biblical Narrative Of Saul, Including Investigation Of The Folktale & Proverb As Genres Of Folk Narrative, Ervin Mason Jr.

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

A biblical passage from the Old Testament book of I Samuel is studied from the perspective of narrative, folktale, and proverb. The narrative account of Saul's becoming the first king of Israel, as depicted in I Sam. 9:1-10:16, is examined and found to be an example of traditional folk narrative. Using the work of Stith Thompson and Axel Olrik, the Saul narrative yields evidence indicating it is composed of traditional motifs and arranged in a manner reflecting traditional interpretation. Within the larger Hebrew narrative of the I Sam. 9:1-10:16 passage there is lodged a folktale. The folktale is found interspersed …

A Study Of Retention Between The Cadette And Senior Level Of Girl Scouting In The Kentuckiana Girl Scout Council, Diane M. Weigel

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

This study was made in attempt to identify the characteristics of a troop program in which tenth grade girls had been involved and to determine why they did or did not continue in Scouting. A survey instrument was devised and pretested to validate and improve upon the questionnaire. The questionnaires were distributed through the mail to 190 girls who had been registered in the Kentuckiana Council Scouting program in 1981. All girls, despite their present status in Scouting were asked to complete and return the survey. The questions pertained to such areas as years involved in Scouting, frequency of meetings, …

Ua66/6/2 Alumni Newsletter, Wku Biology

WKU Administration Documents

Newsletter created by and about the WKU Biology department highlighting students, faculty and alumni activities.

A Contemporary Female Psychic: A Folkloristic Study Of A Traditional Occupation, Jan Laude

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

This thesis is a case study of a contemporary woman psychic, Peggy Sue Turner, who resides in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The traditional aspects of her occupation are balanced with adaptative mechanisms in order to meet current cultural and social needs resulting in a satisfying job for both Turner and her clients. Chapter One provides a review of pertinent literature. Chapter Two details fieldwork methodology. Chapter Three gives the life history of Turner as it relates to the joint development of her femininity and her occupation. Chapter Four describes the overall generalities which Turner applies to all of her work and …

Meeting Minutes, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Meeting to discuss reorganization of committees, bylaws, representatives and student government workshop.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 57, No. 59, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Regular features include:

• Callboard
• Classifieds
• Commentary
• Editorial Cartoon
• For the Record - arrests
• Letter to the Editor
• On the Western Front
• Sports

This issue contains articles:

• Dias, Monica. Loan Reductions Eliminate Some [Financial Aid Cuts]
• Newton, Tommy. Jobs, Bank Loans Are Alternatives
• Lyly, Linda. Business College Accredited
• Rose, Barry. Faculty Evaluations to be Annual
• Nashville Freshman Wins Art Contest - Margaret Martin
• Comer, Diane. Graduation Brings Regret, Appreciation
• Henry, Janet. Service Appreciated
• Ransdell, Darren. Goodbyes Said
• Boling, Barbara. ASG Thanked
• Mitchell, Cyndi. Editor Says Her Last Headline WILL Fit …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 57, No. 58, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Regular features include:

• Callboard
• Classifieds
• Commentary
• Editorial Cartoon
• For the Record - arrests
• Letter to the Editor
• On the Western Front
• Sports

Articles in this issue:

• Mitchell, Cyndi. Regents Approve Budget; Tuition, Dorm Fees Raised
• Norton, Wilma. Governor Appoints New Education Council
• Lyly, Linda. 1200 Volunteers Buddy Up with Olympians
• Diplomat Discusses Salvadoran Conflict – David Simcox
• Mitchell, Cyndi. Administrators Seek Efficiency in Preparing Budget Shifts
• Carter, Robert. Marsupial Awards Honor Associated Student Government, Herald
• Campus Trash is Easy Pickup
• Pruitt, Vernon, Tom Johnson & Steve Adams. Error Cited …

Meeting Minutes, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Meeting to swear in new officers and to fill vacancies on committees.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 57, No. 57, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Regular features include:

• Callboard
• Classifieds
• Commentary
• Editorial Cartoon
• For the Record - arrests
• Letter to the Editor
• On the Western Front
• Sports

Articles in this issue:

• Wright, Sharon. Student’s Mom is Recognized as State’s Best – Ann Rector
• Rose, Barry. Budget Awaits Final Approval
• Mitchell, Cyndi. Regents Evaluate Computer Programs
• Francke, Kevin. Margaret Ragan Wins Presidency
• Delegation, U of L to Meet
• Smaller Associated Student Government Would Increase Effectiveness
• Augusty, Jack. Results Not Printed
• Christian, Chandy. Center Board Applauded
• Floyd, William. Lateness Regretted
• Bailey, Harris. Reader Outraged
• Bush, Mrs. …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 57, No. 56, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Regular features include:

• Callboard
• Classifieds
• Commentary
• Editorial Cartoon
• For the Record - arrests
• Letter to the Editor
• On the Western Front
• Sports

• Francke, Kevin. Donald Zacharias Not Picked for Wyoming Position
• Mitchell, Cyndi. Two Regents’ Terms Expire; John Y. Brown Yet to Fill Positions
• Paul, Steve. One Resident Settled In – Buel Young
• Western Will be Host for FFA Field Day
• Professor Receives Second Award – Ray Biggerstaff
• Francke, Kevin. Associated Student Government Repeats General Election Today
• Carter, Robert. Bring Your Wallets for Derby Day …

Meeting Minutes, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Meeting regarding student discount cards and awards.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 57, No. 55, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Regular features include:

• Callboard
• Classifieds
• Commentary
• Editorial Cartoon
• For the Record - arrests
• Letter to the Editor
• On the Western Front
• Sports

Articles in this issue:

• Francke, Kevin. Student Government Election Results Void
• Francke, Kevin. Decision Disgusts Candidates
• Paul, Steve. Council on Higher Education Reorganization Gets Governor’s OK
• Haffner, Steve. Teacher Well-Suited to Uniform Hobby – James Bennett
• Jane Toohey Elected University Center Board Chairman
• Alpha Gamma Rho Win Tug of War
• Pillow, Robert. Associated Student Government Won’t Win Award for Organization
• Womack, Tommy. Tray Opinion Voiced
• Robertson, Mark. …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 57, No. 54, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Regular features include:

• Callboard
• Classifieds
• Commentary
• Editorial Cartoon
• For the Record - arrests
• Letter to the Editor
• On the Western Front
• Sports

Articles in this issue:

• Haffner, Steve. Pass-Fail Puts English Grades on the Line
• Francke, Kevin. Islands Crisis Halts Tour by Pianist – Sylvia Kersenbaum
• Lyly, Linda. Magician’s Diet Scares Crowd – Amazing Johnathon
• Carter, Robert. Job Interview is no Picnic for Donald Zacharias
• Fields, Greg & Wendy Knowles. Jack Murphree Supported
• Abell, Sammy. Kerrie Stewart Supported
• Hurt, Rex. Jack Smith Supported
• Logan, James. Margaret Ragan Supported
• Deom, …

Meeting Minutes, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Meeting about student discount cards, budget, student/faculty reception, grace week and constitutional revisions.

Resolution 81-13 - Electrical Failure, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Resolution to exempt students from tests after electrical outages.