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Leaning Left: A Case Study Of Media Bias In The 2004 Presidential Election, Adam Lasecki

Theses and Dissertations

No abstract available.

Ua68/13/5 The Contact Sheet, Vol. 15, No. 3, Wku Student Publications Alumni Association

Student Organizations

Newsletter created by WKU alumni who were associated with student publications. Includes information about alumni and WKU Journalism & Broadcasting.

Ethical Principles For A Sensitive Society, Catherine M. Toscano

Theses and Dissertations

The purposes of this study were (a) to discover ethical dilemmas faced in the media and how they affect society; and (b) to determine what new ethical principles need to be established for media to gain back trust from today's society. The author found that lower news reporting standards such as fabrication of information and sources, using false documents and failure to check facts caused members of society to become sensitive and question the integrity of news stations and reporters as well as the validity of news being reported. Because the press has lost the trust of the American people, …

Catastrophic Crisis Communication: A Study Of Hospital Crisis Planning Following The September 11, 2001 Terrorist Attacks, Daniel Matthew Lockwood

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to determine whether hospitals in southern New Jersey and throughout the United States were prepared to respond to catastrophic crisis situations and find out if hospitals have changed or improved crisis plans since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

To examine preparedness and improvement of crisis plans since September 11, 2001, the researcher employed qualitative and quantitative studies. The researcher conducted in-depth personal interviews with public relations specialists from four southern New Jersey hospitals and sent email surveys to 40 hospitals throughout the United States to find out if these facilities felt prepared to …

A Study Of Seven Selected Chemical Engineering Facilities' Crisis Public Relations Plans, Heather D. O'Neill

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this thesis was to obtain what techniques are being used in the Philadelphia, PA area to handle crises in chemical engineering facilities. Related literature was reviewed to determine how others in the crisis public relations industry handle crisis.

The public relations contacts at 17 chemical engineering facilities were contacted to participate in the researcher's study, with seven completed responses. The seven participants completed questionnaires about the current public relations practices being used at their facilities. The information that they provided was useful in establishing commonalities among the different facilities.

This study will provide both public relations professionals …

A Study Of How Students And Graduates Of The Public Relations Graduate Program Of Rowan University View The Graduate Program, Jessica Brittain

Theses and Dissertations

The Rowan University graduate school provides a Master's Degree program for public relations. The program offers students immersion in the areas of research, writing, problem solving, and planning. Also included in the program is a series of specialized modules, designed to allow students to experience many different aspects of public relations. Along with the courses, students are required to hold an internship to enrich the public relations experience. At the end of the program, students must pass a comprehensive exam to demonstrate the knowledge learned.

This study is to determine how the public relations graduate program is viewed by those …

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

WKU Administration Documents

Program and talking points used by WKU president Gary Ransdell when announcing $2.5 million gift from Sygen and the creation of the Sygen Chair in Biotechnology.

A Survey Of Certified Athletic Trainers' Knowledge Base, Personal Experiences And Attitudes Toward Public Relations Methods, Christina Pozzi

Theses and Dissertations

This study's purpose was to determine athletic trainers' knowledge base, personal experiences and attitudes concerning public relations methods and their effectiveness in promoting the profession of athletic training.

One hundred fifteen athletic trainers completed a 14-question intercept survey. Results indicate that athletic trainers face difficulty promoting their profession without learning proper public relations techniques and which public relations methods are most effective reaching their target audiences.

Sixty-three percent of the respondents created a brochure/pamphlet; 17% distributed a newsletter and 68% have never written a news release. Most respondents (89%) are familiar with the term news release, while 69% have never …

A Study Of Small Business Public Relations Behavior To Ascertain A Need For A Do-It-Yourself Public Relations Web Site, William Pavlou Jr.

Theses and Dissertations

The purposes of this study were to (a) study the behavior of New Jersey small business owners and (b) use this information as primary research to ascertain a need for a do-it-yourself public relations Web site. A survey questionnaire was mailed to 75 New Jersey small business owners who were randomly selected from the New Jersey Directory of Small Businesses 2005 Directory. More than half of the New Jersey small business owners who were surveyed responded to this study.

The data collected in this study strongly supports the author's first hypothesis that small business owners believe public relations can contribute …

Understanding The Impact Of Special Events: A Look At One Company's Annual Event, Eileen M. Harduk

Theses and Dissertations

This study examines large-scale corporate entertainment to gain an understanding of the measurable impact companies who host these events receive in return. More specifically, the researcher studied one company's Appreciation Day event and collected data on how its 320 customers and suppliers felt about the company after the event and what facets of the event impacted attendees most.

Attendees were asked to participate in data collection for the research through a pen and paper survey. Responses were tabulated using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software. For further understanding of the survey results, an eleven-person focus group was held …

Effective Messages And Channels Of Communication Used By Assisted Living Facilities To Attract Residents, Allyson L. Wisniewski

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to pinpoint the most effective messages and channels of communication used by assisted living facilities to attract residents.

The study includes three in-depth interviews with marketing/public relations representatives from three successful assisted living facilities in Gloucester County, NJ. The author asked the representatives questions about their marketing/public relations efforts. The study also includes a content analysis of the promotional folders distributed by each of the three facilities.

The study shows that assisted living facilities should focus on building relationships with referral sources. Also, facilities should work to maintain their visibility by participating in community …

Investor Relations: Defender Of The Faith At Commerce Bancorp, Paul H. Welitzkin

Theses and Dissertations

The study's results will show that the investor relations department at Commerce Bancorp Inc. helped to minimize damage to the company following the indictments of two of its officials in a Philadelphia corruption probe.

Primary and secondary research will show that Commerce's IR department helped the company during its crisis after June 30, 2004. Interviews with Commerce's IR director and two Wall Street analysts reveal that Commerce minimized the damage to its reputation and brand by communicating effectively with the financial community, a major constituency.

A content analysis shows that Commerce conducted successful crisis communication despite an unusual amount of …

Ua3/9/5 Islamic Center Of Bowling Green Open House, Wku President's Office

WKU Administration Documents

Speech delivered by WKU president Gary Ransdell at the Islamic Center of Bowling Green open house. He discusses the internationalization of Bowling Green.

Mtv: Sounds Of A Generation, Amanda Evens

Honors Capstones

Capstone submitted as a graduation requirement for the BSU Honors Program.

Communicating The Obesity Crisis: The Role Of Public Relations And The Media In Framing A National Health Issue, Kimberly Jaindl

Renée Crown University Honors Thesis Projects - All

Communication of obesity as a public health issue has taken many forms and been framed in a variety of ways since early 2000. These communications often frame the public’s perception of the problem and of potential solutions. This study examines the current perceptions and actions according to several groups, including the government, the food industry, individuals, the media, and public relations professionals. It then attempts to assess the framing of the issue, including perceptions and actions, by the print media and public relations professionals. A census of newspaper articles and press releases from a one-month time period in late 2004 …

A Quantitative And Qualitative Analysis Of The Use Of Sex In Advertising In American And British Women’S Magazines, Kathleen Ruddy

Renée Crown University Honors Thesis Projects - All

Sex and decency in advertising is an international issue, and different nations allow different degrees of sexually explicit material (Boddewyn, 1991). This study compares the use of sex in advertisements in American and British editions of Cosmopolitan, Elle, Glamour, and Marie Claire. The degree of sexual content in the advertisements was analyzed using measures of nudity, sexual behavior, sexually attractive models, sexual referents, and sexual embeds. The variables of nudity and sexual behavior were examined in a content analysis, and the variables of sexual attractiveness, sexual referents, and sexual embeds were examined in a qualitative analysis. Analysis of variance between …

Ua12/2/1 Hilltopper Graduation 2005, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Special magazine edition of the College Heights Herald.

• Green, Tavia. Transition Into Real World Won’t Be Easy for Graduates
• Coulter, Amber. Commencement Will Differ from Past Years
• McNamara, Andrew. Year-Long Leases Keep Student from Getting Out of Dodge – Apartments
• Schoenbaechler, Danny. Hills, Tree Top Leave Mark on Senior’s Memories
• Farner, Keith. Professors, Peers & Fellow Journalists Will Be Missed
• Baker, Joanie. No Matter What It Took, Senior Still Pulled Through
• Sainlar, Lindsay. Graduation Parties or Kentucky Derby Festivities: A Senior’s Struggle
• Sainlar, Lindsay. Four-Year College Heights Herald Reporter Says Goodbye, Looks to Future

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 80, No. 52 [55], Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Richardson, Kelly. Students Now Taking Longer to Graduate
• Hupman, Samantha. Burned Sigma Alpha Epsilon House Coming Down
• Hupman, Samantha. Police to Write Tickets Electronically, May Use Wheel Boots
• Clark, Ashlee. Regents to Vote on Tuition, Budget, Street Renaming
• Hupman, Samantha. Graduate Students May be Getting 20 New Scholarships
• Marsupials: Because You Know It’s the Truth
• Wilson, Brandon. Hey Mr. Williamson – Christianity
• Hallam, Amanda. Suggestion for the Student Government Association – Budget
• Welberding, Beth. Only, Not Lonely
• Sainlar, Lindsay. Jail: Been There, Done That, Not Going Again
• Wilberding, Beth. …

Interactive Advertising Vs. Traditional Print Mediums, Jennifer Finnvik

Honors Capstones

Capstone submitted as a graduation requirement for the BSU Honors Program.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 80, No. 52 [54], Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Hupman, Samantha. Sigma Alpha Epsilon House Intentionally Set on Fire, Officials Say
• Richardson, Kelly. University Senate Warns Against Hasty Division Move – Football
• Caudle, Leah. Western Celebrates First Amendment – Freedom of the Press
• McNamara, Andrew. Girls Experiment with Science – Girls in Science Day
• Richardson, Kelly. New University Senate Chair Ready to Speak – Andrew McMichael
• Bill Powell’s Retirement End of Chapter, Not of Book
• Ingram, Brooks. Editorial Cartoon – The Last Splash – Bill Powell
• Vincent, Daniel. Equality is Subjective? – Gay Pride Week
• Crews, Whitney. In …

Ua12/2/1 Breaking News: Sae Fire Ruled Arson, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Breaking news issued by College Heights Herald regarding Sigma Alpha Epsilon house fire written by Samantha Hupman.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 80, No. 51 [53], Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Clark, Ashlee. Top Dollars Spent for Lobbying
• Wilberding, Beth. Bill Powell Announces Retirement
• Fontana, Alex. ALIVE Promotes Public Service – A Local Information & Volunteer Exchange
• Wilberding, Beth. Dining Services Plans Changes; Seating Expansion Expected in Garrett Conference Center
• Coulter, Amber. Student Government Association Spends Money Left in Budget
• Coulter, Amber. Commuters May Get Alternate Meal Plans
• Ingram, Brooks. Editorial Cartoon – Renaming Big Red Way
• Changing Street Name Is a Big Red Mess – Big Red Way
• Bailey, Andrew. Comedian Deserved Respect – Justin McKinney
• Dickman, Heather. So …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 80, No. 50 [52], Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Clark, Ashlee. Big Red Way Might Get Name Change
• Wilberding, Beth. Honors Students Find Success
• Mullins, Mandy. Greek Tug it Out – Tug of War
• Wilberding, Beth. New Staff Council to Be Elected
• Sewell, Chase. Groups Sing the Gospel – Amazing Tones of Joy Gospel Extravaganza
• Coulter, Amber. Volunteers Clean Up Campus, Get T-Shirts, Food
• Salary Increases Begin to Measure Up
• Ingram, Brooks. Editorial Cartoon – Evolution of the Professor Salary Increase
• Tetreault Jeff. Attack on Catholics Not Christian-Like
• Saravia, Alejandro. College Heights Herald Stories Conflicting – Katie Autry …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 80, No. 49 [51], Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Mullins, Mandy. Silently Stating Their Point – Gay Pride Day
• Clark, Ashlee. Added Fees Having Students Paying Up
• Clark, Ashlee. More Money to Accommodate Western Faculty Promotions
• Hupman, Samantha. Sigma Alpha Epislon Members Search for Belongings Among Ashes
• Teague, Hawkins. Stumbling Into a Shakespearean Tragedy – Goodnight Desdamona (Good Morning Juliet)
• Harrell, Bobby. Futuristic Apartments Under Construction – Registry
• Hupman, Samantha. Business Expo to Be Held at South Campus
• The Good, the Bad & the Donkeys – Television
• Editorial Cartoon – Sigma Alpha Epsilon House
• Basore, Brandon. Campus Police …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 80, No. 47 [50], Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Clark, Ashlee. Lucas Goodrum Threatening Lawsuit – Katie Autry Case
• Hupman, Samantha. Fire Destroys Sigma Alpha Epsilon House
• Clark, Ashlee. Tuition Hike May Decrease Next Semester
• Hupman, Samantha. Four in House Escape Fire Uninjured
• Fontana, Alex. Wind Ensemble to Perform Concerts in Russia
• Harrell, Bobby. Safety Standards Met Last Fall – Sigma Alpha Epsilon
• Ingram, Brooks. Editorial Cartoon – Provide-A-Ride
• Provide-A-Ride Provides Smiles
• Bechert, Michael. Thanks from the Sigma Alpha Epsilons
• Sainlar, Lindsay. Not Greek, Not Worried
• Dillon, Ryan. Police Deserve Respect
• Crowe, Shane. There’s Only One True Holy …

Ua12/2/1 Breaking News: Fire At Sigma Alpha Epsilon House, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Breaking news issued by College Heights Herald regarding fire at Sigma Alpha Epsilon house.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 80, No. 47 [49], Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Clark, Ashlee. Governor Kicks Off Auto Conference – Global Automotive Conference
• Richardson, Kelly. Business Dean Says Goodbye – Robert Jefferson
• Mullins, Mandy. Revolution 91.7 Rocks Out
• Coulter, Amber. Provide-A-Ride Extends Service
• Reed, Lindsey. Storm Team to Hold Training Seminar for Weather Spotters
• Wilberding, Beth. Electrical Systems Get Upgrade
• Coulter, Amber. Shuttle Stop May Move
• Time for Some Music, And We’re Not Joking
• Dahl, Suzie. Pizza Delivery Drivers Deserve Respect
• Ingram, Brooks. Editorial Cartoon – Facebook Addiction
• Ross, Lisa. Facebook is Taking Over Campuses Across America
• Hupman, Samantha. Building Demolition …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 80, No. 46 [48], Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Coulter, Amber. Pope John Paul II 1920-2005
• Richardson, Kelly. State Tuition Program on Hold
• Teague, Hawkins. Ron White Shows His Blue Collar
• Harrell, Bobby. Management Issues Prompt Chuck Coates to Resign
• Harrell, Bobby. Budget Work Continues without City Manager, Chief Financial Officer
• Hupman, Samantha. Mars Show Continues Through April 28
• Campus Police Should Receive Assistance
• Ingram, Brooks. Editorial Cartoon – WKU Police
• Wilberding, Beth. Researching My Faith
• Smith, Jessica. Life Touched by Pope John Paul II
• Clark, Amber. Officials Name New Science Laboratory after Senator Mitch McConnell
• Green, Tavia. …

Ua68/13/5 The Contact Sheet, Vol. 15, No. 3, Wku Student Publications Alumni Association

Student Organizations

Newsletter created by WKU alumni who were associated with student publications. Includes information about alumni and WKU Journalism & Broadcasting.

Ua61/5 Social Work Newsletter, Wku Social Work

WKU Administration Documents

Social Work newsletter includes articles:

• Seeing Red – Student Social Workers
• Note from the Department Head
• Focus on Field: Field Supervisor, Joanne Engelland, MSW
• MSW Program News
• Social Work Humor
• Departmental Faculty: Scholarly Activities – Dean May, Jan Peeler, Dale Smith, Susan Wesley