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Haunts of the Hill: Western Kentucky University Ghostlore
<p>Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Kentucky, like all colleges and universities, has some interesting history. In this case, for my thesis project, I looked at specific tales regarding several buildings on campus that one hears upon arrival to campus. The buildings I included are …
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The Folklife Archives at Western Kentucky University: Past and Present
This work focuses on Western Kentucky University’s Folklife Archives located in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Western Kentucky University has a rich history of folklore scholarship, dating back to at least the early 20th century and the work of Gordon Wilson. Folklore archives across the nation have …
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The Western Kentucky University Teaching Gardens: Landscape Design and Establishment Plan
… a landscape plan for Teaching Gardens at the Western Kentucky University Agriculture Research and Education Center. The landscape plans were selected based upon the available 5.3 acres surrounding the greenhouse, vineyard, and Exposition Center. Planning included goals and objectives, analysis …
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Landscape of the Past: The 1815 Log House at Western Kentucky University
The 1815 Log House is located on the campus of Western Kentucky University. Built in the early 1800's by Archibald Felts, the house was occupied by his descendants until 1968. The dogtrot floor plan, V-notched logs, and stone chimneys are some of the historical architectural features that can be …
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Assessing the Persistence to Graduation of Students Joining Fraternities at Western Kentucky University
… of students who joined fraternities at Western Kentucky University. Also included is a comparison between them and the general student population. The study includes 1467 students who joined fraternities between the Fall 1986 to Spring 1991 semesters. A five-year time period was used as …
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Episodic Heavy Drinking and Marijuana Use Among Undergraduate Students at Western Kentucky University
… risk behaviors among undergraduate students at Western Kentucky University (WKU) were the primary foci: 1) the prevalence of alcohol use and episodic heavy drinking (EHD), 2) the prevalence of illicit substance use, particularly marijuana use, and 3) concomitant EHD and marijuana use. In …
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Zero-Waste Planning at Higher Education Institutions: A Case Study of Western Kentucky University
… education institutions was investigated, using Western Kentucky University (WKU) as a case study. The objectives of this study were to identify and assess what type of WM strategies should be priorities for a university that may lack stringent WM infrastructure. Firstly, through this research, …
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Predicting Student Success in the Introduction to Animal Science Course at Western Kentucky University
… in Introduction to Animal Science (ANSC 140) at Western Kentucky University participated in the study. The students completed identical subjective and objective assessments at the beginning and the end of the semester they were enrolled in the course. Students ranked their knowledge of course …
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Information Technology Project Management of the New College of Education Facility at Western Kentucky University
<p>Information Technology (IT) Project Management methodologies are numerous, often varying from organization to organization, and sometimes from project to project within the same organization. Although project type and scope can be a powerful indicator of what methodologies may work best for a …
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Methods to Evaluate and Predict Student Success in Introduction to Animal Science at Western Kentucky University
… introductory animal science classes at Western Kentucky University (WKU) were given subjective and objective evaluation instruments on the first and last day of class. Students self evaluated competencies on each of forty-nine course outcomes using a scale of 1-100. Twenty-one …
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A Preliminary Analysis of Health Lifestyles Between International Students and American Students at Western Kentucky University
… the lifestyle of international students at Western Kentucky University (WKU) and to compare the lifestyles of international and American students and subgroups of international students. The Lifestyle Questionnaire (LSQ), was a 26-item personal health lifestyle test, which had six sections …
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Sustainability of Western Kentucky University: An Examination of Campus Environmental Policies, Performance and Potential for Change
… impacts and level of sustainability at Western Kentucky University, ten indicators were assessed: Building Design, Energy, Water, Land, Air, Solid Waste, Purchasing, Transportation, Food and Dining, and Environmental Literacy. Average annual energy consumption for each campus community …
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Overcoming Educational Stratification: Effect of Athletic Status and Race on Odds of Graduating at Western Kentucky University
… the effect of stratification on graduation at Western Kentucky University, a master’s level regional Division I Football Bowl Subdivision university in the South. The study begins by examining the historical basis of stratification in sport and higher education, and hypothesizes that becoming …
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Evaluating Faculty Performance: A Comparison of Behaviorally Anchored Rating Scales Developed for Western Kentucky University Psychology Department Faculty
… evaluation of the performance of faculty in the Western Kentucky University Psychology Department. BARS generally are less susceptible to various types of rating error than are other rating formats, and are highly relevant to the target job because they utilize behavioral examples of performance. …
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The CADET Training Program Versus the Student Certification Program: A Study of IT- Support Training Programs at Western Kentucky University
… the products and services that are supported. At Western Kentucky University’s (WKU) IT Helpdesk, a training program called Consultant Accelerated Development and Education in Technology (CADET) focuses on software, hardware, customer service, and procedures mandated by the IT Division. Prior to …
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A Pilot Study on the Effect of the Wilderness Education Association Stewardship Course at Western Kentucky University Perceived Leadership Skill Development
… Wilderness Stewardship course offered at Western Kentucky University. The established Leadership Skills Inventory, developed by Frances Karnes and Jane Chauvin, was used in evaluating student leadership perceptions. The inventory requires individuals to respond to questions that have been …
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Assessing the Efficacy of the Training Opportunities Program for Undiscovered Potential (TOP UP) Dropout Prevention Program at Western Kentucky University for At-Risk High School Students
… Program for Undiscovered Potential (TOP UP) at Western Kentucky University. TOP UP at WKU consists of a yearlong program addressing the academic, social, and career orientation needs of "at risk" high school students from the ten county Barren River Area Development District (BRADD). The primary …
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Faculty Perceptions of Campus Diversity
… faculty perceptions of campus diversity at Western Kentucky University. A Diversity Survey was developed and administered to faculty at Western Kentucky University. Responses from the 378 fulltime faculty members who completed the survey were used in this study. Composites including campus …
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Characteristics of Faculty Evaluation Formats for Promotion, Tenure, and Annual Review
… departments of 28 universities, including Kentucky Council on Post-secondary Education (CPE) benchmark schools for Western Kentucky University as well as schools that have Industrial/Organizational psychology master’s degree programs. It was hypothesized that schools with …
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Replacing Workplace Leadership with Political Expediency
… three smaller local companies and select Western Kentucky University faculty were surveyed using the MACH V Attitude Inventory for determining Machiavellian tendencies via an online survey site. An examination and evaluation of survey results yielded a surpirsingly consistent neutral …
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