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Reducing Juvenile Graffiti Vandalism: A Study Of Community Policing Problem-Solving In San Benito, Texas, Yolanda Lopez

Theses and Dissertations - UTB/UTPA

In 1997, in the small rural community of San Benito in the Lower Rio Grande Valley, at the southern tip of Texas, graffiti vandalism was the target of a community-police partnership. Supported in part by the Community-Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Offices, U.S. Department of Justice, the San Benito Police Department took action against graffiti and in doing so elicited the community's participation.

This thesis provides a brief overview of American policing with emphasis on an innovative and strategic management concept known as community-oriented policing and on problem-solving approaches. These efforts were undertaken by individual officers and community organizers to address …

Black Folk Medicine In Southern Appalachia., Steve Crowder

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This study is an exploration of existing informal health care beliefs and practices of blacks in Southern Appalachia and how they compare with the majority white population. How regional black folk belief systems compare to those documented in other parts of the country is also examined. Thirty-five blacks selected opportunistically were interviewed with a structural questionnaire. Topics addressed during the interviews included: illnesses from childhood, adulthood, and old age; folk illnesses; ideas on religiosity in healing and healthcare, and views on folk medicine in light of biomedicine.

The collected data suggest that black folk medicine in the study region is …

Is Science Ever Science? The Politics Of Child Care, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This article explores the political behavior of psychologists in the carrying out of scientific tasks.

Ua12/2/1 Cashing In, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

No abstract provided.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 76, No. 55, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Walsh, Erica. Fraternity Kicked Off Campus for Hazing Violation – Kappa Alpha Psi
• Moore, Brian. Regents to Approve Budget
• Almost Home – International Students, Sofia Soberon
• New Ombudsman Named for WKU Glasgow Campus – Dianna Miller
• Walsh, Erica. Kappa Sigma Want Back on Campus
• Marsupials: Chumps & Champions
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: Marsupial Awards
• Bogard, Matt. Evaluating Evaluations
• Corbin, Brett. Football Team Finally Gets Its Championship Rings
• Corbin, Brett. Arts Center to be Built Next to Campus – Kentucky Performing Arts Center
• Hall, Rex. …

The Rattler (Volume 87, Issue 11, Edition 1), St. Mary's University

The Rattler (Previous issues)

Founded in 1919, The Rattler is the student voice of St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas. The newspaper documents campus life, academic and social issues, student opinion, and local and national events as they relate to the University community. Content typically includes news articles, editorial commentary, arts and culture coverage, sports reporting, and advertisements.

Mexican-American Women In The United States: Acculturation Experiences, Language And Self-Identity, Diana Hammer '01

Honors Projects

As a society composed of multiple ethnic groups, the United States is a place where the processes of acculturation and assimilation are never-ending. Today, large numbers of Mexicans, in particular, are immigrating to the U.S. According to Gordon's assimilation model (1964), Anglo-American and Mexican-American ethnic groups will one day be indistinguishable. At the individual level, Gordon believes this process begins with acculturation as members of each group adjust to the differing customs of the other. Park (1928) and Stonequist (1935, 1937) agree that finding a compromise can be especially difficult for "marginal" individuals who have identities in both cultures. From …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 76, No. 54, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Compton, Michael. City Plans to Recount Students
• Brown, Abbey. Sunrise of Survival – Relay for Life
• Dawes, Jennifer. Much Like Stale Beer, Banshee Goes Flat
• Brown, Abbey. Gary Ransdell Has High Job Approval
• Dawes, Jennifer. Male Claims Sexual Abuse in Dorm
• Extinguish Fear, Spark Investigation – Arson, Schneider Hall
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: Arson
• Jack Harbaugh Deserves Extension, Respect
• Rembold, Ryan. A Response from Ryan . . . re: I Agree With Campaign – Christianity
• Charalambous, Mary. . . . And a Ryan Supporter …

Ticket Stub For “Harriet’S Return” At Terrace Theater April 21, 2001

Saffy Collection - All Textual Materials

Tickets for the 1:30 pm show at the Terrace Theater, Youth & Family Programming Series.

The John F. Kennedy Center For The Performing Arts And Paca April 21, 2001 Dinner Menu And Seat Cards

Saffy Collection - All Textual Materials

Menu and seat cards for Dr. Edna Saffy and Dr. Grady Johnson for The President's Advisory Committee on the Arts of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts dinner held at the residence of the Colombian Ambassador, Washington D.C., April 21, 2001.

An Analysis Of The Past, Present, And Future Of Title Ix In Intercollegiate Athletics Through Various Case Studies, Specifically Western Michigan University, Tara L. Becker

Honors Theses

Although collegiate athletics i only a small portion of Title IX, it has been the most widely discussed and controversial part of the law to implement. It seems that colleges and universities have had the most trouble complying with the specifics of the law. However, they have made great strides since the days of the predominantly male world of collegiate sports in the past. This paper examines historical controversies, and takes a closer look at the impact of Title IX at Western Michigan University.

Ticket Stub For “A Servant To Two Masters” At The Eisenhower Theater April 20, 2001

Saffy Collection - All Textual Materials

Ticket for the 7:30 pm show at the Eisenhower Theater.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 76, No. 53, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Hoang, Mai. Dancing the Night Away – Theatre & Dance
• Moore, Brian. Meningitis Patient Improving
• Corbin, Brett. Banshee Returning Saturday?
• Moore, Brian. Jack Harbaugh Waiting for Contract Extension
• Hall, Rex. Renovations Will Cost $16 Million – Student Life Foundation
• Even Drinking Games Need Rules
• Public Safety Ignored – Meningitis, Public Health
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: Drinking
• Williams, Craig. Disagreeing with Ryan – Christianity
• Walsh, Erica. Fraternity Hazing Incident Still Under Investigation – Kappa Alpha Psi
• Hall, Rex. Diversity Coalition Getting Ready to Rock Tomorrow …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 76, No. 52, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Moore, Brian. Another Meningitis Case Found on Campus
• Dawes, Jennifer. Boy Riding Bicycle Hit on Normal – Christopher Siegrist
• Walsh, Erica. Student Government Association Election Produces Low Voter Turnout
• Hall, Rex. Alcohol to be Served in Luxury Suites – Diddle Arena
• Training Needed to Avoid Rolling – Vans
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon – Rolling Vans
• NCAA Stepping on Mid-Major Schools
• Hiles, Tom. Naming Revenue Needed
• Murphy, Sean. Policing the Police
• Corbin, Brett. Concrete Canoe Team Rows to Sixth Regional Win
• Hoang, Mai. Dance Company Debuts …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 76, No. 51, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Brown, Abbey. Insightful – Ron Milliman, Blind Persons
• Hall, Rex. Benefactor Gives Gift Upon Death – Anonymous
• Corbin, Brett. Geologist Sheds Light on Dinosaur Extinction – Walter Alvarez
• Moore, Brian. Passenger Vans Easily Rolled Over
• Hoang, Mai. Pop Star to Perform Monday – Tiffany
• Selling Building Names, Tradition
• Hold Up a Lighter for Those Who Bring Fun
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: Wal-Mart School of Journalism & Broadcasting Building
• Smith, Stephanie. Delivering Smiles – Community Service Week
• Hodges, Seth. Hurdling Kids for Coffee
• Niesse, Josh. …

The Rattler (Volume 87, Issue 10, Edition 1), St. Mary's University

The Rattler (Previous issues)

Founded in 1919, The Rattler is the student voice of St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas. The newspaper documents campus life, academic and social issues, student opinion, and local and national events as they relate to the University community. Content typically includes news articles, editorial commentary, arts and culture coverage, sports reporting, and advertisements.

From Animal Cruelty To Serial Murder: Applying The Graduation Hypothesis, Jeremy N. Wright

Morehead State Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Ua1b1/7 Dedication Of Historical Marker For Jonesville, Kentucky Historical Society

WKU Administration Documents

Program for the dedication of the historical marker for the African American community Jonesville.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 76, No. 50, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Hall, Rex. Journalism Building Finally Breaks Ground – Mass Media & Technology Hall
• Corcoran, Kate. Renowned Geologist to Speak – Walter Alvarez
• Moore, Brian. The Royal Circle – President’s Circle Gala
• Walsh, Erica. Group Sees First Logo Revisions
• Hall, Rex. Hot Campus Buildings to See Relief Next Week
• Vote Leslie Bedo for President! – Student Government Association
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: Bedo for Prez
• Gramling, Joy. Employees Displeased with Cut in Raises
• Corbin, Brett. Southern Kentucky Book Festival Draws Big Crowd
• Marker to be …

Access To Educational Opportunities For Latino Students In Four Massachusetts School Districts, Carole C. Upshur, Rodolfo R. Vega, Natalie Carithers, Charles Jones, Dale Lucy-Allen, Tatjana Meschede, Charles Ndungu

Gastón Institute Publications

This report was prompted by the pressing concerns over the high failure rates of Latino students on the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) exam. While 27% of White students failed the English portion of the MCAS test and 38% failed the Mathematics portion in 2000, the corresponding rates for Latino students were 66% and 79% respectively (Massachusetts Department of Education, 2000a). There is a great urgency to understand why Latino students score substantially behind students from other racial/ethnic groups. This urgency stems from the reality that students currently enrolled in the 10th grade will be required to pass this exam …

The Emerging Problem Of Preppie Gangs In America, Gordon A. Crews

Criminal Justice Faculty Research

The purpose of this presentation is to examine the growing problem of "Preppie Gangs" in America. Involved youngsters generally come from the affluent upper class and participate in activities similar to traditional gang members. However, they tend to operate in a much safer environment than traditional street gangs and are predominantly "rich white kids". This paper will examine how these groups are currently manifesting themselves as Delinquent Gangs (Mimicking Other Street Gangs), Ideological Gangs (Specific Ideology or Belief System), or Occultic Gangs (Alternative Belief System Connections). Finally the unique issues of activities, causes, and solutions will be discussed .

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 76, No. 49, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Dawes, Jennifer. Fraternity Penalized for Alcohol Violation
• Moore, Brian. Tonight’s Annual President’s Circle Gala to Recognize Donors
• Dawes, Jennifer. Latest Fire Ruled as Arson – Schneider Hall
• Hall, Rex. Ceremony to Kick Off Building – Mass Media & Technology Hall
• Hoang, Mai. Controversial Activist, Politician to Preach Message to Students – Gatewood Galbraith
• Walsh, Erica. Western Receives Air Force Grant
• Now is the Time to Re-evaluate School Priorities – Budget
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: Ying & Yang of the Western Budget
• Ellis, Benjamin. Resident …

Naccs 28th Annual Conference, National Association For Chicana And Chicano Studies

NACCS Conference Programs

I-uan g ceksan, Tuchá Aria Wa Frontierapo, Borrando Fronteras, Erasing Borders: La Educación, Salud, Inmigración e Historia del Pueblo
April 4-8, 2001
Marriot Hotel

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 76, No. 48, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Hoang, Mai. Practice . . . Almost Perfect – Spring Sing
• Moore, Brian. Clinic Workers Laid Off – Health Services
• Hall, Rex. Small Pay Raises Proposed
• Hall, Rex. Another Fire Scares Schneider Hall Residents
• Walsh, Erica. Mark Rawlings, Holly Skidmore Square Off for Student Government Association Public Relations Position
• New Plan Presents Promise, Problems – Student Government Association
• Smart Growth Needed – Bowling Green Mall
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: Student Government Association
• Rushing, Daniel. Suffering from the Resident Assistant Blues
• Hoang, Mai. Former Pop …

In Our Own Image?!: A Rhetorical Criticism Of Latina Magazine, Bernadette Marie Calafell

Critical Race and Ethnic Studies Faculty Scholarship

No abstract provided.

When The Personal Is Not Political In A Personal Is Political Social Movement: Analysis Of A Muted Group's Muting Of Members, Cindy S. Hughey

Honors Capstone Projects and Theses

No abstract provided.

Positive Possibilities For Child And Family Welfare: Options For Expanding The Anglo-American Child Protection Paradigm, Gary Cameron, Nancy Colleen Freymond, Denise Cornfield, Sally Palmer

Partnerships for Children and Families Project

The creation of the ‘problem of child maltreatment’ and how we deal with it are best understood as particular discourses which grow out of specific histories and social configurations. The Anglo-American child protection paradigm can be viewed as a particular configuration rooted in our vision for children, families, community, and society. However, other settings have constructed quite different responses reflecting their own priorities and desired outcomes. This paper is an effort to understand the choices made in Ontario’s child protection system by examining its history and the underlying beliefs and values which have fostered its development. In addition, the paper …

Correlates Of Life Satisfaction After Retirement, Richard A. Tackett

Dissertations

Much of the literature on aging, retirement, and stages of life has focused on men. The changing role from productive members of society to that of being retired can be either viewed as an opportunity to experience new adventures or depressing for those who are unable to move successfully into the next developmental stage of life. This study examined factors that could contribute to life satisfaction in 144 individuals who were over 65 years of age. The factors that were included in this examination are self-esteem, morale, depression, and demographic characteristics (e.g., age, gender, ethnicity, educational level, marital status, income, …

Perceived Drinking Norms, Attention To Social Comparison Information, And Alcohol Use Among College Students, Katherine B. Novak, Lizabeth A. Crawford

Scholarship and Professional Work - LAS

Numerous studies indicate that normative campus drinking practices are important in determining college undergraduates’ use and abuse of alcohol. The purpose of this paper was to extend this literature by assessing the extent to which a dispositional susceptibility to peer influence, measured using the Attention to Social Comparison Information subscale (Lennox & Wolfe, 1984), moderates this relationships. Consistent with prior research, the perception that alcohol use and abuse are common campus activities was associated with high levels of drinking across students. Attention to social comparison information also had a direct positive effect on alcohol consumption among the undergraduates surveyed. Moreover, …

Boys To Men: A Conference Report, Michael Brennan, Al Barthelman, Penny Jordan-Barthelman, Layne Gregory, Phil Hoose, David Vaughan

Children, Youth, & Families

Nearly 350 middle and high school aged boys, fathers and male mentors attended. It was the first such conference to be held in Maine. “Boys to Men” was intended to launch a community dialogue about how schools, families and other institutions can better understand, celebrate and support boys in their journey to manhood. There was a special emphasis on the pressures exerted by popular culture in shaping the behavior of adolescent boys.