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Ua77/1 Wku Spirit, Wku Alumni Relations

WKU Administration Documents

WKU's alumni magazine. Contents:

• Ransdell, Gary. President’s Letter
• WKU’s Comprehensive Energy Policy
• WKU Honored for Work at Upper Green River Biological Preserve
• Five Inducted into Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame
• Regents Change Minimum Number of Hours Needed for Baccalaureate, Associate Degrees
• Students Likely to See Smaller Tuition Increase; Campus Budget to be Reduced
• WKU Engineering Students Demonstrate Submersible Device
• WKU’s Center for Gifted Studies Awarded $2 Million Grant for Project GEMS, Will Partner with Warren County Schools
• WKU One of Two Public Universities Recognized for Excellence in Teacher Education
• Gatton Academy, Center for Gifted Studies Among Partners for Commonwealth Institute …

Ua3/9/5 Wku Energy Policy Announcement, Wku President's Office

WKU Administration Documents

Remarks and announcement by WKU president Gary Ransdell regarding WKU's energy policy and enumerating conservation efforts.

Ua3/9/5 Presentation To Joint Committee On Education, Wku President's Office

WKU Administration Documents

Presentation by WKU president Gary Ransdell to the Kentucky Joint Committee on Education. Data regarding WKU enrollment, tuition, degrees awarded, student retention, graduation statistics, transfer students, Applied Research & Technology Program, Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM), SKy Teach, student financial aid, Finish WKU, Division of Extended Learning & Outreach (DELO), WKU Glasgow, WKU E-town/Radcliff/Ft. Knox, WKU Owensboro, Gatton Academy of Mathematics & Science and doctoral programs.

Topscholar™ And Selectedworks™: Forging New Paths Of Information Access And Research, Connie Foster

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

Presentation made before the WKU Academic Deans regarding the use of TopSCHOLAR and SelectedWorks in promoting scholarly publication among faculty.

Ua3/9/5 Faculty & Staff Opening Convocation, Wku President's Office

WKU Administration Documents

Speech delivered by WKU president Gary Ransdell at fall convocation. He discusses achievements, budget cuts, strategic planning, tuition, construction and degree productivity.

Ua12/8 Annual Report, Wku Police

WKU Administration Documents

A statement of current campus policies regarding procedures for students and others to report criminal actions or other emergencies occurring on campus and policies concerning the institution's response to such reports.

Ua1b3/3 Wku Faculty Athletics Mentoring Program, Draft, Wku Athletics Committee

WKU Administration Documents

Draft policy for the WKU Faculty Athletics Mentoring Program.

Ua77/1 Wku Spirit, Wku Alumni Relations

WKU Administration Documents

WKU alumni magazine. Contents:

• Ransdell, Gary. President’s Letter
• Gift from Anthem Foundation Funds WKU Mobile Health Unit
• WKU Enrollment Increases to 19,761; Number of African-American First-time Freshmen Up 19.6%
• WKU Honors Bowling Green Family During Weekend Event – Tinius Family
• WKU Alum Harry Gray Honored as Outstanding Alumnus of Kentucky
• Alumni Association Enters Relationship with PartnersFirst
• HealthCo Corp. Opens World Headquarters in WKU Center
• Jarve Family Create Endowed Professorship in Honors
• Planned Giving Q&A on the Charitable Gift Annuity
• Private Support Enhances Capital Improvements at WKU
• Interfaith Chapel
• LaFantasie, Glenn. Why Are There No More Abraham Lincolns?
• Capitol Spotlight – …

Ua3/9/5 Skyteach Announcement, Wku President's Office

WKU Administration Documents

Program and remarks used by WKU president Gary Ransdell's announcement of WKU's participation in the UTeach national initiative.

Ua12/2/1 Welcome To Your New Home, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Dedication program for the Adams-Whitaker Student Publications Center at Western Kentucky University created by the staff of the College Heights Herald. Includes floor plan of the building and biographical sketches of Bob Adams and David Whitaker.

Ua3/9/5 Hardoptimism Deep Strengths Survey, Wku Institutional Research, Wku President's Office

WKU Administration Documents

Results of HardOptimism Deep Strengths Survey conducted by WKU's Office of Institutional Research used by WKU president Gary Ransdell in his fall 2008 convocation speech. It compares 2006 and 2007 results regarding organizational resilience, confidence, energy, creativity, innovation, attitudes and ambition.

Ua77/1 Wku Spirit, Wku Alumni Relations

WKU Administration Documents

WKU's alumni magazine. Contents:

• Richard Ewald – Society of 1906
• Ransdell, Gary. One Big Leap
• The Carol Martin Gatton Academy of Mathematics & Science in Kentucky
• Photographer Finishes Third in Hearst Competition – Jonathan Woods
• Richard Miller Appointed First Chief Diversity Officer
• WKU Wins CASE WealthEngine Award
• Russell Athletic WKU Official Team Apparel
• Houchens Industries Gives $5 Million for WKU Stadium Project: WKU Add Houchens to Stadium Name
• Regents Approve $314.6 Million Budget
• Dean Kahler to Lead Enrollment Management
• Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) Competes Nationally
• Emergency Management: WKU’s Crisis Management Plan
• We Remember – Virginia Tech University Massacre
• Love …

Ua3/9/5 Academy Of Math & Science Dedication, Wku President's Office

WKU Administration Documents

Program and remarks used by WKU president Gary Ransdell at the Academy of Math & Science dedication ceremony.

Ua12/8 Annual Report, Wku Police

WKU Administration Documents

Statistical report of crimes reported to and services rendered by the WKU Police Department during the fiscal year 2004-2007. Includes some five year comparisons.

Ua1b3/3 Development Of A Faculty Athletic Mentoring Program, Wku Athletics Committee

WKU Administration Documents

Report of the subcommittee on faculty athletic mentoring programs.

Ua12/2/35 The Greek Standard, Vol. 1, Issue 3, Wku Interfraternity Council

Student Organizations

Newsletter created by and about the WKU Interfraternity Council. This issue contains articles:

• Reed Morgan & Karen Towell Awards
• Recruitment Dates for Fall 2007
• Greek Advisors Recognized
• Greek Hall of Fame
• Philanthropy Report
• Greek Week Results
• Structured Homecoming 2007
• Most Improved . . . Sigma Nu
• Greek Spotlights - Andrew Rash, Ashley Gore, Jonathon Wysong, Lizzy White, BryAnn Roth

Ua77/1 Wku Spirit, Wku Alumni Relations

WKU Administration Documents

WKU's alumni magazine. Contents:

• Ransdell, Gary. Academy of Mathematics & Science in Kentucky at Western Kentucky University
• Endowment Tops $92 Million Mark
• Donors to Hilltopper Basketball Program Recognized
• WKU Announces Assistance Program for High Need Students
• The Boulevards – Alumni Village
• Charlie Keown: A Visionary Leader
• Casagrande, Michael. Greek Life: The New Greek Village at WKU
• Cummings, Carol. A Strong Red Thread: A WKU Family Tradition – Furnish Family
• Academy of Mathematics & Science: A Gift WKU Gives the World
• The Center for Gifted Studies
• WKU Alumni Association Lifetime Members
• Business University Reunion
• Golden Anniversary Club Reunion
• 2007 Save the …

Ua12/2/35 The Greek Standard, Vol. 1, Issue 2, Wku Interfraternity Council

Student Organizations

Newsletter created by and about the WKU Interfraternity Council. This issue contains articles:

• 2006-2007 Spirit Masters
• Up 'til Dawn Celebration
• Greek Spotlights - Jordan Shaw, BryAnn Roth
• Calendar of Events for March, April & May

Ua12/2/35 The Greek Standard, Vol. 1, Issue 1, Wku Interfraternity Council

Student Organizations

Newsletter created by and about the WKU Interfraternity Council. This issue contains articles:

• A Word from Ben Redmon, IFC President
• Important Reminders
• Charles Keown Plaque Dedication
• New Member Grades
• Calendar of Events for February & March
• Greek Spotlights - Chris Woods, Lizzy White, Coty Back, Tori Theiss

Ua77/1 Wku Spirit, Wku Alumni Relations

WKU Administration Documents

WKU's alumni magazine. Contents:

• Society of 1906 – Gerald Edds
• WKU Awarded Grant to Improve Teacher Education in Math & Science
• Gift from BB&T Will Provide Leadership in the Study of Capitalism
• WKU Names Knicely Center Board Room in Honor of Ward & Ann Elliott
• Kelly Autism Program Presents Alliance Awards
• A New Century of Spirit: Campaign for Western Kentucky University
• Support for the University’s Study Abroad & International Programs
• Academic Excellence at WKU
• Endowed Professorship Helps Guide WKU to National Prominence in Astronomy – Charles McGruder
• Current Endowed Professorships
• Scholarship Recipient Katherine Smith
• World-Class Library System – University Libraries …

Ua12/8 Campus Security Report, Wku Police

WKU Administration Documents

A statement of current campus policies regarding procedures for students and others to report criminal actions or other emergencies occurring on campus and policies concerning the institution's response to such reports.

Ua77/1 Wku Spirit, Wku Alumni Relations

WKU Administration Documents

WKU's alumni magazine. Contents:

• Ransdell, Gary. President’s Letter
• Society of 1906 – Martha Lloyd
• WKU Announces Dorris Burchett Legacy Commitment for Business Gift is Third Largest One-Time Commitment to WKU
• Steve Eaton Makes New Commitment for Hilltopper Basketball
• Jessie Ball DuPont Fund Makes $150,000 Commitment to WKU-Housing Authority of Bowling Green Partnership
• WKU Names Clinical Education Complex’s Early Childhood Center in Honor of Long-Time Supporters – Dan Vitale
• WKU Health Services
• Former WKU Baseball Player Makes Lead Gift for New Baseball Clubhouse – Paul Orberson
• Ken McDonald Selected WKU Basketball Head Coach
• Online Masters Degree in Elementary Education Beginning Fall …

Ua61/5 Social Work Newsletter, Wku Social Work

WKU Administration Documents

Social Work newsletter includes articles:

• Rural Crossroads
• Note from the Department Head
• Time to Celebrate – Accreditation
• Meet Our New Faculty & Staff – Emily Gouvas, Amy Cappiccie, Mimi Sodhi, Eileen Arnold, Carol Robey
• Focus on Field: Field Supervisor Patty Alford

Ua3/9/5 Faculty-Staff Convocation, Wku President's Office

WKU Administration Documents

Speech delivered by WKU president Gary Ransdell at fall convocation. He discusses achievements, donations, athletics, WKU centennial, budget cuts, enrollment, tuition, commercialization of intellectual property, physical plant and construction.

Ua12/8 Annual Report, Wku Police

WKU Administration Documents

Statistical report of crimes reported to and services rendered by the WKU Police Department during the fiscal year 2005-2006. Includes some five year comparisons.

Ua61/5 Social Work Newsletter, Wku Social Work

WKU Administration Documents

Social Work newsletter includes articles:

• BSW Scholarship: Engaging Students for Success in a Global Society
• Note from the Department Head
• Graduate Student Organization
• Meet Our New Faculty & Staff – Melanie Randolph
• Departmental Faculty: Scholarly Activities – Suzie Cashwell, Muh-Bi Lin, Cindy Snyder, Saundra Starks
• Phi Alpha Honor Society Inducts New Members
• Save the Date! – National Institute on Social Work & Human Services in Rural Areas
• Thank You . . . & Best Wishes – Serena Britt
• Focus on Field: Field Supervisor, Todd Hazel

Ua3/9/5 House & Senate Budget Subcommittees, Wku President's Office

WKU Administration Documents

Card of talking points used by WKU president Gary Ransdell while lobbying state legislators to increase WKU's budget.

Ua3/9/5 Budget Remarks, Wku President's Office

WKU Administration Documents

Remarks delivered by WKU president Gary Ransdell regarding the budget process in 2006. It includes a list of critical needs for 2006 to 2008.

Ua3/9/5 Legislative Priorities, Wku President's Office

WKU Administration Documents

Legislative priorities talking points card used by WKU president Gary Ransdell when meeting with state legislators in 2006.

Ua77/1 Wku Spirit, Wku Alumni Relations

WKU Administration Documents

WKU alumni magazine. Contents:

• Society of 1906 Honor Roll
• Wilkerson, Martha. Thank You Gretchen Niva!
• Special Needs Trust Commits $750,000 for Clinical Education Complex
• 2 WKU Students Win Hearst National Championship – Will DeShazer, Brenna Gallegos
• WKU Regents Approve Move to Division I-A Football
• McDaniel, Sue. A Century of Academics
• A Quarter of a Century for the Center for Gifted Studies
• 100 Hours of Life on the Hill, September 6-10, 2006
• Newton, Tommy. A Century of Campus Planning
• A Century of Gifts: 100 Gifts WKU Gave the World
• Centennial Timeline
• One Century, One Vision – Henry Cherry, Gary Ransdell
• Adventures …