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

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

The Effects Of Extraversion On Performance On The Wechsler Intelligence Scale For Children-Revised, Charles V. Kerekes

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

A sample population of 139 fifth grade students, ranging in age from nine years to twelve years eleven months, was drawn from a data pool created from test results collected from four elementary schools in a south central Kentucky municipality. Tests used in the study were the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children – Revised (WISC-R) and Cattell’s Children’s Personality Questionnaire (CPQ).

These data were examined to determine the relationship of extraversion to performance on a standardized intelligence test.

Correlations for the experimental variables and extraversion ranged from .12 to .51.

The results indicated that extraverts had higher Performance, Verbal and …

Ua77/1 Western Alumnus, Vol. 55, No. 4, Wku Alumni Association

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WKU alumni magazine. Features the following articles:

• Highland, Jim. WKU’s College Heights Herald – An Award-Winning Real Newspaper
• Conway, Sheila. While Winter Slept, Farmers Were Harvesting Ideas at Western
• Highland, Jim. Committed – Family of Western Graduates Serving as Career Missionaries – Carlton Walker, David Graham
• Strader, Chuck. Mr. E.A. Diddle – A Collection of Diddleisms
• Conway, Sheila. Graduation ’82 – Their Day – Class of 1982 (WKU)
• Brilliantly Brent Mershon – Photography
• Business Administration College is Accredited
• Carl McNally Fellowship Awarded – Jana Whitt
• Financial Aid Picture Looks Better
• Regents Grant Tenure & Promotions
• Regents Approve 1982-83 Budget
• Jimmy …

Ua66/16/2 Newsletter, Wku Mathematics & Computer Science

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Newsletter created by and about the WKU Mathematics department.

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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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

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Report of the WKU Interfraternity Council for 1981-1982.

Ua45/6 Commencement Program, Wku Registrar

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Commencement program listing graduates.

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

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Program for capping & pinning ceremony.

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

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

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 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

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

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

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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

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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 …

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

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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

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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 …

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

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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

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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, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 57, No. 53, Wku Student Affairs

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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:

• Rose, Barry. Donald Zacharias Tells Wyoming He Would Stay if Chosen
• Lyly, Linda. Teacher Won’t Take Humdrum Life – Joseph Cangemi
• Heath, Mark. Venomous Snake is Family Pet – Bernie Cox
• Baker, James. College Students Are Easily Stereotyped
• Cook, Robert. Jack Smith Supported
• Bryant, Nancy. Kerrie Stewart Supported
• Rhea, Tony. Western Memories Fond
• Tooley, Theresa, Karen Linton & Wendi Dunlap. Jack Murphree Supported …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 57, No. 52, Magazine, Wku Student Affairs

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Magazine feature of WKU campus newspaper. This issue contains articles:

• Pillow, Robert. A Promise to Free His Homeland – Sammuth Koam, Cambodia
• Wright, Sharon. Janitor’s Mission is Threefold – Tommy Lancaster

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 57, No. 52, Wku Student Affairs

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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:

• Paul, Steve & Erica Smith. Education Bills Await Governor’s Grade
• Sheets, Carol. Kool Concert Heats Up 6000 – Kool & the Gang
• Bill Would Open 2 Dorms During Break
• Second Outage Darkens Campus
• Sigma Nu, Alpha Omicron Pi Win Alpha Delta Pi 500
• Carter, Robert. Yard Apes Swarm Center
• Endorsing is Not Wise for Associated Student Government
• Flaherty, Chris. M.A. Baker Supported
• McGarvey, …

Ua68/13/5 Adventure, Wku Advertising Club

Student Organizations

Newsletter created by members of the WKU Advertising Club regarding their members and activities.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 57, No. 51, Wku Student Affairs

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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. Dorm Fees Up at Least Six Percent
• Lyly, Linda. Moral Majority Anti-Bill of Rights
• Lyly, Linda. Professor’s Novels a Mystery – James Babcock
• Council Foils Chance to Curb Drop-Out Rate
• Garcia, Jorge. Kerrie Stewart Supported
• McGinnis, Nada. Kerrie Stewart
• Eckerty, Susan. Jack Smith Supported
• Deom, Paul. Jack Smith
• Veneman, William. Three Favored
• Bradley, Susan & Laurie Leslie. Athletes Not Pigs
• Bender, …

Ua68/10 Newsletter, Vol. 1, No. 2, Wku Sociology

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Newsletter created by the WKU Sociology Department regarding faculty activities, student honors and awards.