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Pretreatment Characteristics Of Legally Coerced Drug Treatment Seekers, Bridgett Augustino

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

This study examines the sociodemographics, drug use, criminal, and treatment histories of 598 residential and outpatient legally coerced drug treatment seekers in the Kentucky Treatment Outcome and Performance Pilot Studies Enhancement Project. Analyses examined whether users/addicts entering chemical dependency treatment under legal coercion differed from nonlegally coerced treatment seekers. Stanley Cohen's theoretical model of social control provided the theoretical framework for the study. Results showed demographic and behavioral differences were noted between respondents under no coercion and those under legal coercion on gender, age, educational status, pretreatment criminality and current treatment modality. In addition, differences between the legally coerced and …

The Relationship Between Drug Usage, Mental Well-Being And Felony Convictions Among A Sample Of Adult Recreational Drug Users: Case-Control Analyses, Venkata Chilakapti

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Changing lifestyles in today's world have resulted in the evolution of many human activities. One of them is recreational drug use. The purpose of this study was to explore the association between drug usage, mental well-being and felony convictions among a sample of adult recreational drug users. The primary purpose of this analysis was to develop a set of predictor variables from the DRUGNET data set (i.e., lifestyle, drug usage, GWBS) that were able to account for the criterion variables (i.e., drug-related felony vs. no drug- related felony and non-drug felony vs. no felony ). The analyses attempted to differentiate …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 76, No. 46, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles in this issue:

• Brown, Abbey. The Four-Year Plan: An Unlikely Achievement
• Dawes, Jennifer. Mail Theft At Campus Post Office
• Moore, Brian. Western Wins Discrimination Lawsuit – Robert Dye
• Hall, Rex. Western’s NCAA Tickets Sell Out – Basketball
• Faculty Member to Present Piano & Flute Recital – Charles Smith
• Walsh, Erica. Jazz Band Offering Free Concert April 10
• Four Winners & More than 15,000 Losers – Student Government Association Election
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: SGA Election Ballot
• Vilines, Elaine. Western is No Hero – Health Services
• Tran, Linh. …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 76, No. 43, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles in this issue:

• Williams, Travis. One Chance to Dance – Basketball
• Moore, Brian. Discrimination Trial Starts Today – Robert Dye
• Corcoran, Kate. All-nighter in Downing University Center Ends Charity Campaign – St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
• Alumna to Study at Oxford – Leslie Davis
• New Auxiliary Services Director – Rob Chrisler Walsh, Erica. Art Project Applications
• Moore, Brian. Western Demands Local Apartments Change Name – Hilltopper Place
• Lord, Joseph. Interfraternity Council Receives Excellence Award
• Trying to Schedule a Little More Respect – Basketball
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 76, No. 42, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles in this issue:

• Clark, Ryan. Different Faiths, One Goal – Basketball
• Walsh, Erica. Students Allege Hazing – Kappa Alpha Psi
• Dawes, Jennifer. Arson Attempts Continue – Schneider Hall
• Alumni Relations Receives Award
• Walsh, Erica. Western Encouraging Diversity
• Corcoran, Kate. A Black Panther’s Past – Saundra Ardrey
• Hard to Stomach – Drinking
• A Burning Sensation – Arson
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: Arsonists
• Haarstad, Havard. Herbertism Clarified
• Hall, Rex. Thompson Complex Vandalized
• Brown, Abbey. Webmail System to be Revamped
• Hoang, Mai. Students Kick Off Lent Celebration with Ash Wednesday …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 76, No. 41, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles in this issue:

• Williams, Travis. Sun Belt Conference Champs – Basketball
• Dawes, Jennifer. Arson Incidents Spread Across Campus – Schneider Hall, Keen Hall, Barnes-Campbell Hall
• Hall, Rex. Concert Tonight in Van Meter Hall – Music
• Walsh, Erica. Saxophonist Coming to the Hill – Clifford Leaman
• Walsh, Erica. Tim Gilbert Crowned Coming Home King
• Moore, Brian. Collegiate Health Care Deal Still Pending – Health Services
• Disabled Face Uphill Battle
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: Wheelchair Access
• Cassman, Robert. Making Love is for Making Babies
• McKee, Kathy. Condom Writer Should …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 76, No. 40, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles in this issue:

• Hall, Rex. The Hill a Mountain for Disabled Students
• Dawes, Jennifer. Arson Attempts in Dorm – Schneider Hall
• Corbin, Brett. Groups Gather for Night of Common Worship
• Walsh, Erica. Student Government Association Questions Tuition Changes
• Proposed Tuition Changes Absurd
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: Tuition
• Ransdell, Gary. Ransdell Touts Engineering Week
• Moore, Brian. Officers’ Lawsuit Closer to Trial – Anthony Purcell, Jeffrey Welch
• McCabe, Jaclyn. Finding Freedom – Jennifer Denton, Disabled Persons
• Shinall, Dave. Correspondent Offers Advice to Students
• Walsh, Erica. College Heights Herald Wins …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 76, No. 37, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles in this issue:

• Hightower, Kyle. Athletic Logo, Markings Will Get Makeover by Fall
• Dawes, Jennifer. Date Rape Reported in Dorm – McCormack Hall
• Moore, Brian. Committee Defends Choice of Collegiate Health Care
• Youngman, Sam. Corvette Makers Sued for $120 Million
• Walsh, Erica. Chris Groves Recovering, Happy to Be at Home
• Hindsight Proves Clinic Deal Dumb – Collegiate Health Care, Health Services
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: Health Services
• Rasdall, Joyce. Interior Design a Timeless Enterprise
• Corbin, Brett. Harlem Globetrotters Dazzle Diddle Arena
• Kickin’ Up Dust – Rodeo
• Dawes, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 76, No. 36, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles in this issue:

• Moore, Brian. Collegiate Health Care Likely to Go Under – Health Services
• Dawes, Jennifer & Abbey Brown. Student’s Sex Crime Punished – Lamar Sales
• Corbin, Brett. Commissioner, Western Graduate Dies – Mark Black
• Choral Group’s Valentine Concert Set for Saturday – Bowling Green/Western Choral Society
• Help Needed for Earthquake Victims – El Salvador, India
• Hardin Planetarium Starts Searching for ET
• Walsh, Erica. Web Weather Information Topic of Internet Workshop
• Brown, Abbey. Campaign for Western Ahead of Schedule – Investing in the Spirit
• Broome, Rusty. I’d …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 74, No. 24, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Goetz, Kristina & Misty Wilson – Kappa Alpha Arrested for Arson – Jody Wick
• Goetz, Kristina. Fraternity Members Sift Through Memories – Kappa Alpha
• Harper, Molly. Preacher Assaulted, Then Kicked Off Campus – Jed Smock
• Paul Patton Sweeps Students Aside
• Tabor, Chris. Editorial Cartoon re: Paul Patton
• Hieb, Dan. Media Fall Prey to Feel-good Months – Black History Month
• Harrison, Christy. Professor’s Web Page Shares Chinese Culture – Haiwang Yuan
• Copass, Adam. Abraham Lincoln Sculpture on Display
• Hutchins, Chris. Reader E-mail Feedback a Real Boost …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73 [74], No. 19, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Harper, Molly. Dorm Fees Could Jump $100
• Wilson, Misty. Man Accused of Campus Kidnapping – Keith Fant
• Wilson, Misty. Sigma Phi Epsilon Member Dies in Highway Accident – Jason Wilder
• Karen, Mattias. University Not Liable in Crosswalk Suit - Mekisha Page
• Karen, Mattias. Resident Assistants Face Dramatic Changes in Benefits
• Wilson, Misty. New Rules Drafted for Shuttle Riders
• Dorm Burden: Why Pays?
• Tabor, Chris. Editorial Cartoon re: Students Charged for Dorm Sprinklers
• Wood, Rhonda. Western Students Should Show Spirit
• Patterson, Elaine. Columnist Insults Students – …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 74, No. 13, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Harper, Molly. State Struggles to Solve Fire Problem
• Harper, Molly. Western Online Used by Porn Site
• Lanter, Charlie. Western’s Tuition Continues to Climb
• Karen, Mattias. New $18.5 Million Building Will Be Smaller Than Planned – Mass Media & Technology Hall
• College, Beer: Deadly Combo
• Tabor, Chris. Editorial Cartoon re: Big Red Drinking Beer
• Lucas, Fred. Politics, Morality Are More Than Cliché
• Goddard, Holly. Student Government Association Approves Checklist to Help Simplify Student Advising
• Goodard, Holly. Western Receives Funding for Water Treatment Center
• Karen, Mattias. Speed …

Ua12/8 Scrapbook, Wku Police

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Scrapbook of public safety related clippings.

Attitudes & Opinions Of Circuit Court Judges On The Issue Of Substance Abuse During Pregnancy, Michelle Degeorge

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The purpose of this study was to determine the attitudes and opinions of circuit court judges in Kentucky concerning the issue of pregnancy and substance abuse. A questionnaire was mailed to all 90 circuit court judges in Kentucky. The questionnaire, consisting of both a Likert scale and open-ended questions, dealt with concerns relating to the criminalization of pregnant substance abusers, fetal rights, state intervention in the case of pregnant substance abusers, and mothers rights. The ages of the judges, as well as their years of experience on the bench, were used to determine their attitudes on these issues. Results showed …

The Effects Of General Equivalency Diploma (Ged) Acquisition On Parole Success In Kentucky, William Ratliff

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Post release follow-up was conducted on a total of 95 Kentucky Correctional Facilities inmates, who had acquired a General Equivalency Certificate in the years 1981-1983.

The rate of Recidivism of this group was compared to that of all parolees released during that period.

It was found that the parolees in general who were released during that time period returned to the institution at a rate of 36.7 percent, The parolees who had completed the GED Program in the institution prior to release returned at a rate of 35.78 percent.

The average length of time spent in society by those who …

Ua68/13/4 Bowling Green, Vol. 6, No. 1, Kelly Thompson Chapter, Public Relations Student Society Of America

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Magazine produced by senior seminar class in public relations with the Kelly Thompson Chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America and students in the WKU Department of Journalism.

Regular features include:

• Reflections
• Business
• Art
• Community Service
• Reminiscing
• Curiosities
• Entertainment

This issue includes articles:

• Combs, Susan. Unique Shop in Old Barn - Glass Place
• Fowler, Holly. Celebrate Christmas Many Ways
• Reagan, Stan. City Police Nigh Shift - More Than a Joy Ride
• Jones, Paige. Bonding, Brightening Without Pain - Dr. Jerry Blevins

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald Magazine, Wku Student Affairs

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Special magazine published by the College Heights Herald. This issue contains articles:

• Halicks, Richard. Life & Death in the County Jail – David Suddarth III
• One Night Stand – Warren County Jail
• Eblen, Tom. Spirits of Defeat
• Stinnett, Roger. Wondrous: Bowling Green Also Has Its 7 Marvels
• Halicks, Richard. Campus Buildings Offer Prehumous Honors
• Likeness, Steve. Western Runaround – WKU Monopoly Game

Kentucky Parole Officers: An Inquiry Into The Effect Of Residential Background On Their Works Styles, Virginia Cleveland

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Using the population of Kentucky state parole officers as the focus of this thesis, work styles were studied. The work styles of twenty-eight rural parole officers were compared with the work styles of twenty-two urban officers. The Fisher Exact Statistical Test was used to test differences between these groups. Rural officers were significantly more likely than urban officers to go out of their offices to meet with their parolees. Urban officers had had a significantly greater number of parolees waiting in their offices at one time, than the rural officers had. The length of the average meeting did not differ …

Criminal Homicide In Warren County Kentucky: 1970-1971, Timothy Carter

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Individuals resorting to violent aggression in the form of criminal homicide have often been the object of great public concern. Of the many actions punishable by criminal law, the taking of a human life by another human being most often entails a severe sanction, especially when it has been done deliberately and with a degree of premeditation. Public fear and concern dictate forceful sanctioning toward the homicide offender or offenders; no other criminal offense is so likely to result in the death penalty or life imprisonment.