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Ua12/2/16 Newsletter, Wku Spirit Masters

Student Organizations

Newsletter created by and about the WKU Spirit Masters.

Ua3/9/5 Somerset Noon Rotary Club Speech, Wku President's Office

WKU Administration Documents

Speech delivered by WKU president Gary Ransdell to the Noon Rotary Club in Somerset, Kentucky.

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

WKU Administration Documents

Speech delivered by WKU president Gary Ransdell at his first fall convocation. He discusses priorities, strategic planning, institutional peer group, programs of distinction, campus construction and improvement, traffic and parking, information technology, student compensation, athletics, employee benefits and policies, community relations, fund raising and student recruitment.

Ua3/9/5 Master Plan Speech, Wku President's Office

WKU Administration Documents

Speech delivered by WKU president Gary Ransdell to the incoming Class of 2002.

Steer For Open Water, C. William Pollard

C. William Pollard Papers

In this reflection on Exodus 33, Pollard encourages the graduating class of Emmanuel Bible Institute (Oradea, Romania) to "steer for open waters" by serving their Romanian context with confidence that their vocation is a means of implementing their faith in daily life.

Ua3/9/5 Address To The Duke University Talent Identification Search Program, Wku President's Office

WKU Administration Documents

Speech delivered by WKU president Gary Ransdell to students involved in the Duke University Talent Identification Search Program.

Bridging The Gulf (New Haven, Ct), C. William Pollard

C. William Pollard Papers

Delivered at the Yale Berkeley Seminar (hosted by Berkeley Divinity School at Yale) in New Haven, CT, this speech asks how Christians might bridge the gulf between work and faith (or God and profit). Pollard posits that the link between the two is to be found in people, all of whom are made in the image of God. In this framework, the corporate firm may be construed as an institution of moral formation.

A Philosophy Of Life And Work, C. William Pollard

C. William Pollard Papers

This speech -- delivered at the Wharton School of Business's (University of Pennsylvania) 1998 Zweig Executive Dinner Series -- outlines the rapid socio-economic changes prevalent at the end of the 20th century. In light of these, Pollard asks whether the corporation can be oriented to both maximizing profit and forming the moral character of those it employs.

Ua3/9/5 Leadership For The New Millennium, Wku President's Office

WKU Administration Documents

Speech delivered by WKU president Gary Ransdell to the Association of College Honor Societies. He was asked to speak on "what is needed to build a more vigorous and robust academic and social opportunity for our students."

Ua3/9/5 Russellville Speech, Wku President's Office

WKU Administration Documents

Speech delivered by WKU president Gary Ransdell at unidentified function in Russellville, Kentucky.

A Model Leadership Training Program For Small Business Entrepreneurs In Taiwan, Chi-Mei Mai

All Graduate Projects

The purpose of this project was to develop a model leadership training program for small business entrepreneurs in Taiwan. To accomplish this purpose, a review of current literature regarding leadership development was conducted. Additionally, related information from selected model leadership training programs was obtained and analyzed.

The Role And Impact Of Leaders' Mental Models In Effecting Planned Transformational Change, Stephen C. Rathmill

Educational Studies Dissertations

Presidents and CEOs play a critical role in leading their organizations through planned transformational change (PTC) and generally, do not do it very well. This may, in part, be a result of leaders not closely examining and challenging their thinking about PTC and their role in leading it. Leaders' mental models determine what and how they think about their organizations, employees, transformational change and what their leadership means and how their mental models determine their actions and behaviors in planning and implementing PTC. By examining and challenging their mental models, leaders may gain insights into alternative ways of leading and …

Ua3/9/2 Wku Initial Three Year Plan Of Action, Gary Ransdell

WKU Administration Documents

Plan of action created by Gary Ransdell when he assumed the presidency of WKU.

Ua3/8/6 Wku Creed, Wku President's Office - Meredith

WKU Administration Documents

Correspondence about and drafts of the WKU Creed invitation to dedication and the dedication program.

Speech At Liberty University Baccalaureate (Draft), C. William Pollard

C. William Pollard Papers

This draft of a speech to be delivered at Liberty University's (Lynchburg, VA) 1997 Baccalaureate Service is an extended meditation on Exodus 33 and the question of vocation.

Language Literacy As A Socializing Agent For Hispanic Juvenile Offenders, Ángeles González-Aller

Leadership Studies Dissertations and Theses

This study explored the links between literacy and the school experiences of Hispanic Juvenile Offenders that may have led to their dropout and delinquent behavior. It examined language literacy in terms of its role in the socialization of these juveniles from their primary language and culture into a secondary language and culture. Literacy as used in this study is that defined by Freire (1988), Giroux (1993), and Macedo (1994). Literacy must be explored in terms of a critical literacy, which empowers individuals to make informed decisions over their own lives. In order for this to occur, individuals must possess a …

Trust And The Soul Of The Firm, C. William Pollard

C. William Pollard Papers

In this 1997 address at DePaul University's Institute for Business and Professional Ethics, Pollard speaks of corporate management as a service oriented to the well-being of what he calls the "soul of the firm," namely its people.

A Common Ground In A Divided World, C. William Pollard

C. William Pollard Papers

In this address to seniors at Taylor University (Upland, IN), Pollard considers the integration of faith and work. He encourages his audience to understand their future vocations as ways in which they might live out their Christian faith in daily life.

The Soul Of The Firm (Mechanicsburg, Pa), C. William Pollard

C. William Pollard Papers

In this speech delivered at Messiah College (Mechanicsburg, PA), Pollard elucidates his theory concerning the "soul of the firm," which is most easily defined as the people who work for the organization. In light of this, he defines corporate leadership as essentially a form of service, a means by which the manager serves the greater good of the individuals who make up the larger organization.

Thinking Like Jesus, C. William Pollard

C. William Pollard Papers

In this chapel address at Daystar University's Athi River campus (Kenya), Pollard urges students to "think like Jesus" by adopting an incarnational, service-oriented lifestyle.

Ua12/2/2 Xposure - Prejudice: Beyond Black & White, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

1995 Xposure yearbook.

• Parel-Sewell, Amethel. A New Beginning
• Contributors
• Xposure Staff
• Thomas, Kim. Dream Weaving
• Gunnoe, James. On a Roll – Cycling, Skateboarding
• Hinkebein, Dana. No Boys Allowed – New Rock 92, Jessica Bouldin
• Burnham, Maria. Sticks & Stones . . . Words Do Hurt – Racism
• Ritchie, Christa. Breaking the Rules? - Gays, Lesbians, Racism
• Thomas, Kim. Prejudice: It’s Not Just a Black & White Issue
• Ritchie, Christa. A Voice of Diversity – Johnston Njoku
• Hinkebein, Dana. Culture Shock: Students Abroad – Study Away
• Davis, Amanda. One of the Presidents’ Men – Robert Baum
• Davis, Amanda. The Back House …

Speech At The Moody Bible Institute Board Of Directors Conference, C. William Pollard

C. William Pollard Papers

This document serves as an outline for a speech given at the Moody Bible Institute Board of Directors Conference (The Cove - Asheville, NC). In it, Pollard provides an "outsider's perspective" regarding Moody's board and offers a few lessons concerning governance, innovation, and mission. In particular, he urges the board to consider itself as an institution of service rather than one of power or privilege.

Ua12/2/1 Looking Back, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Special homecoming edition of the College Heights Herald. This issue contains articles:

• Morris, Linda. Bonfire, Parade Created Homecoming Hype
• McKinney, Greg. First Black Student Regent Reflects on Year of Service
• LaBelle, Charbonee. Student Government Association Finds Itself Facing Decade-Old Problems
• Mami, Alfina. Associated Student Government Reaches Tenth Anniversary
• Harris, Roger. Campus Radio Station Makes Contemporary Debut – WKYU-FM
• Collins, Don. The Agony & the Ecstasy – Football
• Henderson, Ray. 1975 Season One Former Hilltopper Will Never Forget – Football
• Goetz, Kristina. Greeks Celebrating Birthdays – Sigma Nu, Phi Mu, Phi Delta Theta, Alpha Delta Pi, Delta Sigma Theta
• Quarles, …

Youth Development: Discovering The Profession [Complete Monograph]

National Youth Leadership Symposium Monographs

No abstract provided.

Preface

National Youth Leadership Symposium Monographs

The University of Northern Iowa's Youth Leadership Studies program was established to foster professionalism in the youth development field through the encouragement of creative and research activities. One major endeavor toward that end has been the conduct of an annual National Youth Leadership Symposium. Begun in 1990, the Symposium has served as a working conference that focuses on solving practical problems for the emerging profession. The purpose of the Symposium is to serve as an agent of change by raising questions, examining circumstances, making decisions and taking actions that realize that common ground and agreement needed to contribute to the …

Creating A Foundation: Principles Of Practice (Panel Presentation), Shepard Zeldin, Rebecca Lane, Lourdes Sullivan, Paul Watson, Wendy Wheeler

National Youth Leadership Symposium Monographs

If youth development is a profession, then it follows that the attitudes and skills needed by youth workers should be similar across specific program settings. This session explored this assumption by discussing the staff competencies needed for quality service delivery. First, lessons from ongoing "cross-program" research were discussed and then a panel composed of a variety of youth serving organization discussed similarities and differences in essential staff competencies.

Community Perspectives Panel: A View From The Field, Lynda Jobman, Don Beske, Tony Massengale, Michelle Meuhl, Renae Ogletree, Dave Phelps

National Youth Leadership Symposium Monographs

Youth development as a profession was discussed in terms of staff competencies in the panel that discussed best practices (Creating a Foundation: Principles of Practice). During this session about community perspectives, a panel of community youth development professionals discussed their perspectives of the profession and their successes in the youth development area. In addition, the audience was engaged in discourse about topics presented throughout the Symposium. The following is an edited version of the transcript of that panel discussion.

Back Cover

National Youth Leadership Symposium Monographs

No abstract provided.

Why Youth Participate In Youth Programs, Rudy D. Jones

National Youth Leadership Symposium Monographs

Do you think you have great programs, yet youth are not participating? Are they staying away because they do not know or cannot afford to come? Or do they not come because they do not want to? This session explored reasons youth do not participate in different programs or activities and examined strategies to encourage their involvement. Approaches for identifying and accommodating youth needs were presented. Why are we here at the Symposium? I firmly believe we must address the "whys" and "why nots" before we can more accurately and effectively address the "how to."

Preface

National Youth Leadership Symposium Monographs

The University of Northern Iowa's Youth Leadership Studies program was established to foster professionalism in the youth development field. To assist in that endeavor the National Youth Leadership Symposium was begun in 1990, and has served as a working conference that focuses on solving practical problems for the emerging youth development profession. The purpose of the Symposium is to serve as an agent of change by raising questions, examining circumstances, making decisions and taking actions that realize that common ground and agreement needed to contribute to the profession. The Symposium builds on the unique traditions, missions, and services of each …