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Individual, Neighborhood, And Situational Factors Associated With Violent Victimization And Offending, Jerry K. Daday, Lisa M. Broidy, Cameron S. Crandall, David P. Sklar

Sociology Faculty Publications

The criminological literature presents substantial evidence that victims and offenders in violent crimes share demographic characteristics, engage in similar lifestyles and activities, and reside in socially disorganized neighborhoods. However, research has examined these relationships separately using either victimization or offending data, and prior studies have not examined these relationships by comparing victims and offenders within the same incidents. This limits the effect of examining whether these factors are associated with victimization and offending in similar or distinct ways. Using a law enforcement database of victims (n = 1,248) and offenders (n = 1,735) involved within the same aggravated battery incidents …

A Century Of Linkages And Synergy: Western Kentucky University And The Mammoth Cave System, Deana Groves, Chris Groves, Weldon Hawkins

DLTS Faculty Publications

South central Kentucky's Mammoth Cave System is by far the most extensive cave system on earth, and has been designated not only as an American National Park, but also by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site and International Biosphere Reserve. In addition to the unique natural landscape, there has been a rich human history in and around the cave over several thousand years. Nearby is Western Kentucky University (WKU), which since the early 1900’s (and as various precursor institutions including the Potter School for Young Ladies and later the Western Kentucky State Normal School) has had numerous interactions with the …

Rock The Vote, Molly Kerby

Gender & Women's Studies Faculty Publications

Rock the Vote (sponsored by MTV) is designed to engage and mobilize young people in the political process by incorporating the entertainment community and youth culture into pre-election activities. The university’s event attracted approximately 1,500 students in fall 2004.

Ua3/9/2 Wku: The 21st Century Land Grant University, Wku President's Office - Ransdell

WKU Administration Documents

Article regarding WKU's centennial and mission.

Ua1f Wku Archives Vertical File - Baseball, 2004-2005, Wku Archives

WKU Administration Documents

Digitized vertical file materials regarding WKU baseball.

Ua3/9/2 Wku: The 21st Century Land-Grant University, Wku President's Office - Ransdell

WKU Administration Documents

Edited version of Gary Ransdell's WKU: The 21st Century Land Grant University.

Sga Handbook, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Handbook listing SGA members, Judicial council rulings and election ballots.

Ua1d Evelyn Thurman Personnel File, Wku Human Resources

WKU Administration Documents

Personnel file of Mary Evelyn Thurman from 1963 through 2005. File includes payroll authorizations, correspondence, curricula vita and clippings regarding her career as a librarian at Western Kentucky University.

Ua12/2/16 Spirit Masters Scrapbook, Wku Spirit Masters

Student Organizations

Scrapbook of WKU Spirit Masters activities in 2004-2005.

Facilitative Government And The Autonomy-Supportive Society, Daniel Anthony Decaro

Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects

The United States is currently struggling to resolve a number of highly contentious and potentially society-changing dilemmas, such as "gay" marriage, human genetic engineering, and universal healthcare. Rather than offer some ethical rubric with which to measure the moral worth of the particular contentions themselves, I attempt to resolve these dilemmas by examining the governmental/societal decision-making context in which they occur. Research into controlling versus autonomy-supportive environments suggests that the U.S. government, and subsequently the society, may be characterized as controlling. Research also shows that needs satisfaction, motivation, and decision-making performance tend to be diminished in a controlling environment and …

Idealized Images In Magazine Advertising And Their Effect On Male Body Satisfaction, Amy L. Baird

Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects

Advertisements in the media have been scrutinized because of their continuous stereotypical depictions of unrealistic or idealized pictures of people (Richins, 1991). This scrutiny is based on the view that consumers will see these idealized images in the media and either consciously or unconsciously compare themselves to these images. In particular, it is suggested that thin and beautiful female models in advertisements have created dissatisfaction among women in relation to their bodies, a situation that may result in unhealthy practices such as eating disorders. This idea that idealized images in advertisements create body dissatisfaction has been widely examined in female …

Ua19/16/1 Wku Football Media Guide, Wku Athletic Media Relations

WKU Administration Documents

Media guide for the 2005 football season.

Ua1d Lee Robertson Personnel File, Wku Human Relations

WKU Administration Documents

Biographical clippings regarding Lee Robertson.

Ua1f Wku Archives Vertical File - Institute For Economic Development, Wku Archives

WKU Administration Documents

Digitized vertical file materials regarding the WKU Institute for Economic Development.

Kavanaugh, Franklin James, 1934-2016 (Sc 1444), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid and scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 1444. Dr. Frank J. Kavanaugh writes, at the request of a Kentucky cousin, about his Washington, D.C. associations, chiefly with presidential wives. He comments about the presidents, too, especially the assassination attempt on Ronald Reagan. Kavanaugh was with the George Washington University Medical Center. Also associated items.

Moral Developmental Consistency: Investigating The Role Of Academic Major, Grace Livingston

Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects

A variety of studies have shown education majors to score significantly lower on assessments ofmora I reasoning and moral judgment. Previous studies have compared education majors with composite samples using a relatively imprecise measure of moral judgment (the DIT P-score); these studies have addressed only one aspect ofmoral development, moral reasoning, and also fail to distingnish between micromorality and macromorality. Because of these shortcomings in previous research, this study questions the degree to which differences exist among college majors. This study considers scores on the Defining Issues Test-2 (DIT-2), Attitudes Towards Human Rights Inventory (ATHRI), Racial and Ethical Sensitivity Test …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 80, No. 28 [No. 27], Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Reed, Lindsey. Western Hoping for Good News from Legislature – Budget
• Reed, Lindsey. Lessons on Constitution May Be Forced - Budget
• Clark, Ashlee. A Center for Hope – El Centro La Esperanza
• Green, Tavia. Louisville Artist to Receive Honorary Doctorate – Ed Hamilton
• Ingram, Brooks. Editorial Cartoon re: Big Red in A Christmas Story
• Sainlar, Lindsay. Goodbye ‘til Then
• We’ve Got Presents for You
• Smith, Darin. They Don’t Hate Our Freedom – Iraq War
• Buckman, Josh. Graduate Says Adios
• Duncan, Mike. For Roommates, Two Cultures …

Ua3/9/5 Pushing The Boundaries: Changing Roles & Expectations Of Institutions, Wku President's Office

WKU Administration Documents

Speech delivered by WKU president Gary Ransdell regarding changes in higher education.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 80, No. 27 [No. 26], Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Wilberding, Beth. Western Watching University of Kentucky’s Winter Term
• Clark, Ashlee. Students Skimping on Study Time
• Richardson, Kelly. WKU Police Recognize Crime Tippers
• Reed, Lindsey. Clinical Education Complex Meets Goals After Donations
• Ingram, Brooks. Editorial Cartoon re: People Graduate In Four Years?
• Tierney, Daniel. Don’t Be Duped by Man Looking for Some Extra Cash, Call the Police Immediately
• It’s Four Yeas & You’re Out
• Baker, Joanie. For the Love of Your Cat, Chop His Balls Off
• Reed, Lindsey. Two Education Departments Will Benefit from Richard …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 80, No. 26 [No. 25], Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Clark, Ashlee. Judge Denies Motion to Release Lucas Goodrum – Katie Autry
• Allen, Natasha. Crossing Miss’ter Western – Ryan Cummings
• Wilberding, Beth. Student Government Association Proposes Plan to Help Students Graduate in Four Years
• Buckman, Josh. Snell Hall Still Awaiting Renovation
• Green, Tavia. Monica Burke Receives Robert Leech Award
• Forensics Team Returns with 3 Championships
• Reed, Lindsey. Program Offers Educational Help – Just Think
• Richardson, Kelly. Former President Injured in Wreck – Thomas Meredith
• Questioning the Useless Questions – Faculty Evaluations
• Ross, Lisa. Editorial Cartoon …

Meeting Minutes, Wku Staff Council

Staff Council

Minutes of the December 1, 2004 meeting.

The Alive Center (A Local Information & Volunteer Exchange): An Evaluation Of The Year 2003-2004, Joel Kaunisto

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Volunteerism plays an important role in modern American society with benefits accruing to the community and individuals who volunteer. This thesis evaluated the first year of operation of the ALIVE Center (A Local Information and Volunteer Exchange) by addressing four objectives of the program with data obtained from the ALIVE Center. To meet its first objective, the ALIVE Center maintains a current database of local human service organizations. The second objective, to establish a resource center and provide referrals and information to 1,000 people, was achieved. The third objective of maintaining a website was also met. Matching over 200 volunteers …

Tourism And Rural Identity In The Waasland, Belgium, Joel Stuart Thomas

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The northern portion of Belgium, a region known as Flanders, is one of the most densely settled, industrialized areas in the world. Existing in small, isolated tracts, are "green spaces" mainly devoted to agricultural output.

The Flemish way of life and environment has become increasingly "urbanized." Tourism commissions operating in the countryside have drawn on Flemish heritage and identity, as well as the rural landscape to act as marketing tools. In terms of perception and the notion of a distinctly Flemish rural "space'" how are tourist flow patterns influenced? Does the process of perception result in an exclusive urban to …

Wheelchair Selection: Social Perspectives And Their Potential Impact On The Disabled, Lisa Boswell

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The purpose of this study was to examine the physical and social factors associated with wheelchair selection. The study was carried out to test the viewpoint that social factors have a greater impact than physical factors on which type of wheelchair (power or manual) patients choose. A questionnaire was administered in the summer of 2004 to 200 members of a veteran's organization in the Northcentral Region of the United States. The sample consisted of 52 respondents. The results of this study suggest that a high correlation exists between the level of injury the respondents have and their wheelchair selection, but …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 80, No. 25 [No. 24], Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Reed, Lindsey. Pell Grant Requirements Tightened
• Green, Tavia. Greeks Start Honor Society – Gamma Sigma Alpha
• Wilberding, Beth. University Senate Nixes Student Government Association Evaluation Idea
• Watt, Wes. The End of a Long Trip – Volleyball
• Wilberding, Beth. Plus/Minus Program Approved
• Clark, Ashlee. Lucas Goodrum Murder Trial Moved a Week Earlier – Katie Autry
• Ingram, Brooks. Editorial Cartoon re: Thanksgiving
• Hensley, Holly. Pimped Out Cars Need to Slow Their Roll
• Kirby, Kelly. Trashy Behavior Off the Field Shouldn’t Happen
• Smiling Is Overrated, Try a Little …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 80, No. 22 [No. 23], Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Buckman, Josh. Smoking Zone Plan Approved
• Coulter, Amber. Driving the Crowd – Emerson Drive, Concerts
• Clark, Ashlee. Chris Groves to Lead Cave Study Group
• Maines, Ashley. Student Appears on Late Show with David Letterman – Abby Wells
• Harrell, Bobby. Professor Researching Butterflies – Jeffery Marcus
• Clark, Ashlee. Staff Council Reviewing Scholarship Policies
• Henze, Adam. Editorial Cartoon re: Remedial Education
• Toone, Stephanie. Quit Buying Poop – Entertainment
• All Work & No Play . . . for Nothing – Remedial Education
• Sainlar, Lindsay. Ernie Fletcher & Fish …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 80, No. 21 [No. 22], Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Reed, Lindsey. Remedial Courses Get New Policy
• Bruggemann, Marlene. Standing Tall – Quinton Head
• Richardson, Kelly. Trial Set for Alleged Peeper – Reginald Calhoun
• Coulter, Amber. Shantytown Raises Money for Habitat for Humanity
• Richardson, Kelly. Aneurisms Claim Life of Western Employee – Nancy Ausbrooks
• Wilberding, Beth. Student Government Association to Present Evaluation Plan
• Richardson, Kelly. Man Arrested for Computer Theft – William Simmons
• Ingram, Brooks. Editorial Cartoon re: Charles Moose
• North, Amber. Is Gay the New Communism?
• Casagrande, Michael. Somebody Save Private Ryan
• Buckman, Josh. …

Resolution 6-04-F - Plus / Minus Grading Compromise, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Resolution to regarding the plus / minus grading compromise.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 80, No. 19 [No. 21], Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Richardson, Kelly. Arrest Made in Lampkin Park Case
• Clark, Ashlee. Group of Professors Receive Grant – Psychology
• Hupman, Samantha. Class to Bring Students to Presidential Inauguration
• Reed, Lindsey. Clinical Compassion – Suzanne Vitale
• Fisher, Lee. Brian Strow Prepares for Seat on Bowling Green City Commission
• Buckman, Josh. Barry Wells Leaves Western for Dallas – Dining Services
• Wilberding, Beth. Professors to Get Recognition – Student Government Association
• Henze, Adam. Editorial Cartoon re: George Bush
• Hall, Alex. Happy for Some Left-winged Representation – Chuck Williamson
• Meyer, Dustin. …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 80, No. 19 [No. 20], Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Green, Tavia. Available Flu Shots Are Limited
• Wilberding, Beth. Youth Vote Improves, But Less Than Expected
• Maines, Ashley. Torn Apart – Cory Kemble, Divorce
• Clark, Ashlee. American Humanics Minor Proposed
• Richardson, Kelly. Post Office Supervisor Indicted for Stealing – Christopher Hillard
• Put the Community Back In Community Service
• Ingram, Brooks. Editorial Cartoon re: Shantytown
• Williamson, Chuck. For Those Who Voted Yes . . . It’s Never Too Late for An Apology – Same Sex Marriage
• Hitch, John. There’s Nothing Funny About 9/11
• Magill, Wes. There’s …