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

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Speech delivered by WKU president Gary Ransdell at fall convocation. He discusses strategic planning, honors and awards, tuition, recruitment, physical plant, Mass Media & Technology Building, new buildings, capital campaign, employee benefits, student health care and University Senate. Also included are remarks regarding Jody Richards and engineering programs.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 75, No. 28, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Gaines, Jim. Alcohol Policy Shelved Indefinitely
• Karen, Mattias. Ray Mendel Resigns, Blames Deborah Wilkins
• Lynch, Caroline. Dream Walker – Kaye Cantrell, Quadriplegics
• Bennett, Jacob. Graduation Next Saturday
• Lynch, Caroline. More Parking Coming
• Lynch, Caroline. New Shuttles Coming
• Ragan, Jason. Shop with a Fire Fighter Saturday
• Bennett, Jacob. Western Alumni Among List of Notable Kentuckians – E.A. Diddle, Sue Grafton, Jim Miller
• Lynch, Caroline. Rules for Gated Lots Change
• Corcoran, Kate. Western Looking at Film Minor
• A Wish List for Western
• Tabor, Chris. Editorial Cartoon – Evil Elves
• Cunningham, Joy. …

Ua12/2/1 In The Spirit, Wku Student Affairs

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College Heights Herald magazine edition regarding Christmas.

• Clark, Ryan. The Gift of Love – Hines Family, Children
• Lucas, Fred. Don’t Forget First Christmas Gift – Jesus Christ
• Hutchins, Chris. Holiday Emotions Can’t be Expressed with Material Gifts
• What’s the Nicest Thing You’ve Done for Someome for Christmas?
• Walsh, Erica. 10 Ways to Help – Charities
• Heath, Mark. A Century on the Hill – Big Red
• Heath, Mark. Plaything Big Red is Creator’s Personality – Ralph Carey
• Warren, Brandy. Christmas Everywhere
• Eslinger, Justin. Christmas Fun Coming Your Way – Mammoth Cave, Riverview, Nutcracker, Living Christmas Tree

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 75, No. 27, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Gaines, Jim. Expensive Furniture Still in Storage – Huda Melkey
• Brown, Abbey. Former Regent Leaving Legacy – Raymond Preston
• Moore, Brian. Alleged Harasser Nabbed – Sean Francis
• Bennett, Jacob. Henry Cherry Tops Century List
• Lucas, Fred. It Was Time Well Spent, But Now it’s Time to Go –
• Warren, Brandy. Date Rape Drug Scare an Email Hoax
• Moore, Brian. ABC Cites Good Tymes, Pepe’s, Norma Jean’s – Restaurants
• Privatizing Eliminates Campus Input – Student Health Services
• Tabor, Chris. Editorial Cartoon – Mars Probe
• Harper, Molly. Running Into High School …

Ua3/9/2 Journal To College Heights Herald, Gary Ransdell

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Handwritten report of WKU delegation's trip to China to set up reciprocal education agreements.

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

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Speech delivered by WKU president Gary Ransdell at the fall convocation. He discusses freshman orientation, change, Challenging the Spirit strategic plan, budget and funding model, tuition, new buildings, technology, parking, curriculum, dormitories, Diddle Arena renovations, University Senate and employee benefits.

Ua3/9/5 Commencement Speech - Itsy Bitsy Spider, Wku President's Office

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Commencement speech delivered by WKU president Gary Ransdell to the Class of 1999.

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

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Speech delivered by WKU president Gary Ransdell to the Noon Rotary Club in Bowling Green, Kentucky regarding strategic planning and change at Western Kentucky University.

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

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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

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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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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 …

Ua12/2/1 Looking Back, Wku Student Affairs

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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, …

Ua12/2/2 Talisman: Against All Odds, Wku Student Affairs

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1994 Talisman yearbook.

• Barnes-Campbell Hall – Portraits
• Keen Hall – Portraits
• Bemis Lawrence Hall – Portraits
• Central Hall – Portraits, Minton Hall
• McCormack Hall – Portraits
• McLean Hall - Portraits
• West Hall – Portraits
• Bates-Runner Hall – Portraits
• Gilbert Hall - Portraits
• New Coed Hall – Portraits, Zacharias Hall
• Poland Hall – Portraits
• Rodes-Harlin Hall – Portraits
• Schneider Hall - Portraits
• South Hall – Portraits
• Off-Campus – Portraits
• Alpha Delta Pi
• Alpha Gamma Delta
• Alpha Kappa Alpha
• Alpha Omicron Pi
• Chi Omega
• Delta Sigma Theta
• Kappa Delta
• Phi Mu
• Sigma Kappa
• Zeta Phi Beta
• Alpha Gamma Rho
• Alpha Phi Omega …

Special Meeting, Wku Board Of Regents

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Minutes of special meeting:

• Call to Order – page 1
• Invocation – page 1
• Roll Call – page 1
• Report on Salary Study – pages 1-12
• Recommendation for Approval of an Administrative Reorganization – page 13
• WKU Foundation Articles of Incorporation & Bylaws – pages 13-21
• Personnel Actions – pages 21-32
• Center for Industry & Technology Name Change – page 32
• President’s Report – pages 32-33
• Adjournment – page 33

Exhibit 4 - Summary Of Primary Changes In Proposed Bylaws, Wku Board Of Regents

Board of Regents Documents

Summary of primary changes in proposed bylaws.

Correspondence - Bylaws, Wku Board Of Regents

Board of Regents Documents

Correspondence from Thomas Meredith to the Regents regarding changes in bylaws.

Ua12/2/1 Extra Special Bonus Budget Issue, Wku Student Affairs

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Special budget issue of the College Heights Herald:

• Martin, John. Board of Regents Votes to Keep Football
• Grundy, Julie. Budget Committee’s Plan Approved
• Poynter, Chris. Joseph Iracane’s Proposals Fall to the Wayside
• Koger, Lee. Fee Increase is Shot in Arm for Student Health Service
• Poynter, Chris. Students, Faculty React to Budget Vote
• Grundy, Julie. Regents Unsure on Re-Appointments
• Poynter, Chris. Group Condemns Board’s Action on Keeping Football – Faculty Senate

Ua1d Susan Crabtree Personnel File, Wku Human Relations

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Personnel file of Susan Crabtree, first African American to be hired in a non-custodial staff position.

Ua1d Paul Cook Personnel File, Wku Human Relations

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Personnel file of Paul Cook who served WKU as Interim President in 1985 and several other administrative positions.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 66, No. 29, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Martin, John. Activists Point Out Irony of War Toys – United Student Activists
• Phillips, Noelle. Administrative Council Alters Wording of Western XXI
• Poynter, Chris. Diplomat Predicts James Baker Trip Important – Talcott Seelye, Saddam Hussein, Iraq
• Hoover, Amy. Foreign Teachers Create Melting Pot of Ideas – Cai Shanghe
• Houchens, Gary. Black Students Call for Action
• Senate Will Recommend Insurance Plan
• Fences for Dorm Construction Go Up
• Collins, Anne. Opera Deserved Publicity – Merry Wives of Windsor, Theatre & Dance
• 101 Ways to Name a Document …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 66, No. 28, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Poynter, Chris. Reporters Are Only Movement on Fault – New Madrid Fault
• Weber, Rob. Architect Says Buildings Would Stand Strong – Rick Coltharp
• Houchens, Gary. Super Card II May Reach Beyond Food Services
• Low Bids Pave Way for New Dorms
• Western XXI Draft Available Tomorrow
• Ambassador to Arab Countries to Speak – Talcott Seelye
• Martin, John. Telecourses Given Emphasis – Western XXI
• Ridenour, James. Intent Misunderstood – Student Organizations
• Tenure Process Needs Changes
• Bradley, Jim. Editorial Cartoon Faculty Climbing Mountain of Publications
• Tatum, Doug. It …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 66, No. 13, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Phillips, Noelle. Students Seeking Regents’ Attention – Western XXI
• Bricking, Tanya. Climbs Peak His Interest – William Kummer aka Biff
• Hoover, Amy. Nurses’ Salaries Increasing
• Officers Have Lead in Killing of Co-ed – Kristi Hedden
• Survey Measures Students’ Concerns – Campus Crusade for Christ
• Homecoming Rally Gets New Location – Big Red’s Roar
• Humanities Fellowships to be Offered
• Meetings’ Legality Questioned - Regents
• Alpha Gamma Rho Charter Temporarily Suspended
• Board Shouldn’t Vote on Draft Monday – Western XXI
• Bradley, Jim. Editorial Cartoon Students Chasing Western …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 66, No. 10, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Martin, John, et al. Report Stresses Teaching – Western XXI
• Weber, Rob. Nobody Wins Censorship Debate – American Freedom Coalition
• Clingerman, Ann. Students Sending Letters to U.S. Soldiers – Gulf War
• Tatum, Doug. Support Services Examined
• Weber, Rob. Associated Student Government Wants Longer Drop-Add
• Pociengel, Kim. Groceries Selling Reusable Bags
• Judge Ronald Meredith to Speak on Law
• Yates, Lauren. A Different Voice: Women’s Conference Showcases Research
• Suspect Timothy Babbs Indicted in Rape Incidents
• Bradley, Jim. Editorial Cartoon – Western XXI Devils & Angels
• Western XXI …