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MAGAZINE FOR FACULTY, STAFF & FRIENDS OF WKU VOL 10, NO.4' JULY 2000

THE UNIVERSITY DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR 'He is the world's eye' Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Distinguished Professors

12 • Humanizing High Tech Teaching Leroy Metze Makes Educational Technology Available to Others By Sheila Conway Eison 14 • In the Vineyard of Scholarship Mel Borland Finds the Joy in Economics Analysis By Sheila Conway Eison

Features

2 • Launching New Centers In Applied Research & Technology By Tommy Newton 4 • Programming for the 2 I" Century On Campus is published monthly Journalism & Broadcasting is Second Program of Distinction for the Western community, By Tommy Newton produced by the offices of 6 • The Spirit Made the Major Communication and Publications Major Steve Basham ('87) First to Fly B2 Stealth Bomber in Combat in the Division of Public Affairs. By Kimberly Shain Parsley Send items to On Campus, 9 • Mter a Successful Legislative Session Van Meter Hall, Room 2 1 I , By Fred Hensley or e-mail to [email protected] or kimberly.parsley®Wku.edu 11· New University Senate Members; WKU Staff Council Selects New Members Chi ef PubLic Affairs Officer: Fred Hensley 16 • When 'Image' Becomes 'Success' Editor: Sheila Conway Eison, Director Colleen Mendel Provides the Tools to Excel of University Communication By Carla j o Siavey Art Director: Tom Meacham, 17 • Uncovering the Mysteries of Music Director of Publications Mary Wolinski's Recital Room is the Library Assistant Editor: Kimberly Shain By Kimberly Shain Parsley Parsley, Communication Specialist Contributing Writers: Fred Hensley, Tommy Newton, Carl a Jo Siavey Contributing Designers: Marcus Dukes, Senior Designer Regulars Michael Reuter

Cover: Marcus Dukes 5· 1990-2000 Retirees 10 • Professional Activities 18 • News Briefs

e DUkC ATIO N Personnel Changes PAYS 22 • Launching New. Centers IN APPLIED RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY

BY TOMMY NEWTON

Comet Hole-Bopp above the dome of the WKU As trophys ical Observatory March 31,1997_

The Applied Research and Technology Program, Western Kentucky University's first program of distinc­ tion, is ready to expand and will benefit from an additional $400,000 in state funding.

The Council on Postsecondary struction firms; and a machine condi­ "The reason that we're successful Education recently allocated the addi­ tion monitoring center that will utilize is because our faculty are very enthu­ tional money to enhance the pro­ vibration technology to detect and siastic," said Ed Houston, director of grams of 10 existing centers and to predict mechanical failures. the Applied Resea rch and Technology help develop others, including a cen ­ Centers set up when the program Program . "The enthusiasm of the fac­ ter in astronomy. Western will match was established in 1998 are: Applied ulty has spilled over into enthusiasm the $400,000 with funds from a $1 Physics Institute, Materials Character- from students." million NASA grant that is part of a $2 Western students are actively in­ million space science project. The De­ volved in the research projects under partment of Physics and Astronomy is New centers being way in the Applied Resea rch and developing a Starbase Network (Stu ­ developed include a Technology Program. "The entire pro­ dents Training for Achievement in Re ­ gram is focused on preparing students search Based on Analytical Space-Sci ­ rural health center to compete in the outside commu­ ence Experiences). which includes a that will combine nity," Dr. Houston said. robotic ground-based telescope sys­ By working with business and in­ tem. elements ofnurs­ dustry, the students are better pre­ The projects and accompanying ing, public health pared for the job market or for gradu­ research will help launch Western's ate school, he said. The hands-on astronomy department into national and applied health projects provide students with oppor­ prominence and attract more students programs to assist tunities for enrichment that aren't for hands-on learning, Department available in textbooks, Dr. Houston Head Charles McGruder said. rural areas said. Astronomy isn't the only academic WKU students don't have to be area benefiting from the program of ization Laboratory Study Center, Ken ­ directly involved in the research ac­ distinction in Ogden College of Sci ­ tucky Climate Center, Center for Cave tivities to benefit. Dr. Houston said ence, Technology and Health. and Karst Studies, Agricu lture Re ­ 350 students are actively engaged in New centers being developed in­ search and Education Center, Center the program, but 862 are gaining ex­ clude a rural health center that will for Biodiversity Studies, Biotechnol­ perience thanks to new information combine elements of nursing, public ogy Center, Applied Technology and technology used in the program. health and applied health programs to Transfer Center, Environmental The program is developing a state, assist rural areas; a construction engi­ Health and Safety Research Center national and international reputation neering center that will provide qual­ and Technical Assistance Center for for excellence. In recent years, faculty ity control and expertise for area con- Water Quality. and students have been involved in

• On Campus - July 2000 numerous research projects - coa l Dr. Houston sa id. For example, $1.25 Agricultural Research and Edu- science, biotechnology, applied phys­ million has been spent to purchase cation Center. Director: Dr. Nevil ics, astronomy, wa ter quality­ state-of-the-art equipment and Speer. Research/ technology: The funded by more than $4 million from $ 155,000 has been used to pay stu- 783-acre WKU farm is home to ex ternal sources . dents for their resea rch activi ties. numerous research acti vities, in- State funding from the Regional The additional resources from the c1 uding plant science, animal sci - University Excellence Trust Fund has state, along with external grants and ence, dairy science, agribusiness, been essential in purchasing equip­ contracts, will help the Applied Re- horticulture, turf management, ag- ment and developing the programs, sea rch and Technology Program at- riculture production, livestock pro- tract more stud ents, add more faculty duction. mentors, revise curriculum, create a Dr. George Vourvopoulos (far right) ond Ap· jOint venture to develop agriculture- Center for cave and Karst plied Physics Institute Group ot the On-Line • Elemental Coal Analyzer Prototype Site. related biotechnology and purchase Studies. Director: Dr. Nick laboratory eq uipment. Crawford. Research/ technology: The $400,000 was lell in the Re- The center is invo lved in resea rch gional University Excellence Trust and assessment of cave and ka rst Fun d when the program of distinction areas, provides educa tional ser- was approved in July 1998. vices and assists firms and gov- Here is a list of the ce nters and ern mental agencies with land some of the activities underway: management and land use ques- ti ons. • Applied Physics Institute. Di - rector: Dr. George Vourvopoulos. • Kentucky Climate Center. Di - Research/ technology: coa l an aly- rector: Dr. Glen Conner, state cli- sis, detection of explosives, inci n- matologist. Resea rch/ technology: era tor waste analysis, nuclear The center, which trains students wasle characterizati on. in climatology, maintains, ana- lyzes and researches climate data • Materials Characterization and information. Center. Directors : Dr. John Ril ey and Dr. We i-Ping Pan . Research/ • Advanced Manufacturing Insti- technology: The center includes tute. Director: Dr. Murat coa l and fu el laboratory, thermal Tiryakioglu. Among the center's analysis, combustion laboratory, programs to provide information trace orga nics testing laboratory; and technical assistance to indus- chemical analysis projects under try is a rapid prototyping system. way involve research for NASA , Research/ technology: The center the u.s. Ai r Force , the Department offers computer analysis of pieces of Energy and various industry. needed for industrial equipment and can produce a plastic mold of • Technical Assistance Center the part. for Water Quality. Director: Dr. Ed Houston. Research/ technology: • Biotechnology Center. Director: The center assists rural water Dr. Claire Rinehart. Research/ agencies with quality, technica l technology: The center provides and financial issues to achieve the hands-on opportunities for stu - goal s of the Safe Drinking Water dents in the recombinant genetics Act. program and conducts research in molecular biology, molecular ge- Environmental Health and neti cs and biotechnology. Safety Research Center. Direc- tor: Dr. Dennis George. Resea rch/ • Center for Biodiversity Stud- technology: train industrial hy- ies. Director: Dr. Michael Stokes. giene students, assist profession- Research/ technology: The center als from 35 to 40 area companies is a clea ringhouse for the state on with occupational and environ- ecological and environmental is- mental hea lth regulati ons. sues.

Western Kentucky University 0 PROGRAMMING FOR 21 ST CENTURY MEDIA BY TOMMY NEWTON

The Council on Postsecondary Edu and forensics, Albers said. other state unive rsities and make caUon approved Western Kentucky 1 think it's a nice merger of the tra­ workshops and training available University's second program ojdistin c­ dition and the future," said David Lee, on videotape or via satellite, she tion. dean of the Potter College of Arts, Hu ­ sa id. The Center for 2 I" Cen tury Media manities and Social Sciences. Additional faculty for advertising will expand the teaching, research Th e program of distinction will and broadcasting plus a full-time and outreach of Western's nationally help Western attract more students academic adviser. prominent School of journalism and and better serve ed uca tors and pro­ Broadcasting and will increase the fessionals, Dr. Lee said. "This is an op­ Creation of areas of emphasis in support for Western's internationally portunity for us to take the kinds of electronic publishing and online recognized forensics program. things we do well and give a lot of dif­ communications and purchase "The program of distinction will be ferent constituencies a way to experi­ new computer equipment. a tremendous boost to our ego and a ence these things." reward to our faculty for work we ll Expanded operations for WWHR, done," said jo-Ann Albers, director of The program of the student radio sta ti on . th e School of journalism and Broad­ distinction designation Increased number of scholarships casting. available to students in the School The co unci l awarded Western will allow Western's of journalism and Broadcasting. $500,000 from the Regional University School ofJournalism The center will offer $32 ,500 in Exce llence Trust Fund to support cre ­ scholarships in 2000-2001 and ation of the center. The University will and Broadcasting to $70,000 annually by 2002 -2003. overmatch the allocation with $533,350 from external sources and focus on its credo of Creation of a student development internal reallocation. "We practice what program to provide grants for stu ­ The Center for 2 1s t Century Media dents to complete professional will consist of five bachelor's degree we teach," projects or attend professional programs in advertising, broadcasting, sem inars. photojournalism, print journalism and Among the benefits, Albers sa id , are: Increased financial and logistical public relations; the William E. Bivin Expanded involvement with high support for the William E. Bivin Fo­ Forensics Society; The Mountain school teachers and students rensic Society, which has devel­ Workshops in ph otojournalism ; through a Ken tucky High School oped an international reputation in WWHR-FM, the student radio sta tion; Media Institute. speech and debate competition. a student-directed public relations Increased interaction with med ia age ncy; and a student-directed adver­ The School of j ournalism and professionals through a Media Con­ tising agency. Broadcasting will move into Western's tinuing Education Institute. The program of distinction desig­ new $ 18.5 million Center for Instruc­ nation will allow Western 's School of "We will increase the amount of tional Technology and Communica­ journalism and Broadcasting to focus training, workshops and continuing tion in 2002-2003. Western 's first pro­ on its credo of "We practice what we education programs we offer to gram of distinction is the Applied Re ­ teach," which will attract more stu­ media employers," Albers said. search and Technology Program, es­ dents and increase the University's Western also plans to increase its tablished in 1998 in the Ogden College reputation in journalism, broadcasting interaction and cooperation with of Science, Technology and Health.

G On Campus - July 2000 NAME DEPARTMENT NAME DEPARTMENT

Allen, Tom Facilities Manage ment Padilla, Raul Modern La nguages & Intercultural Studies Anderson, David Facilities Management Parker, John Government Ashby, Rick University Bookstore Petersen, Albert Geography & Geology Bratcher, Teresa Business Services Petty, Hazel Facilities Manage ment Bussey, Donna Nursing Pillow, Sue Geography & Geology Clark, Lynn Psychology Price, Glenda Facilities Management Conner, Glen Geography & Geology Price, Jimmie Public Health CurtiS-Howe, Margaret Philosophy & Religion Reasoner, John Chemistry Dargo, Nancy Student Health Reiss, John English Dunn, Joyce Student Health Ritter, Lucy Student Hea lth Eversoll, Robert Industrial Technology Roberts, Charles Economics & Marketing Garrison, Jewell Facilities Manage ment Roberts, George Industrial Technology Graham, Robert Faci lities Manage ment Robertson, Jeane Adult Day Ca re Gray, Donald Ray Facilities Management Ruff, Ann Integrative Studies Grice, Dorsey Psychology in Teacher Educa tion

Hardin, Suzanne Journalism & Broadcasting Rush, Beth Student Hea lth

Heater, Ree President's Home Scheidt, Barbara Student Financial Assistance

Highland, Anna Career Services Center Schieferdecker, Ivan Art

Houk, Carolyn Integrative Studies Scott, Vonnie Administrative Computing in Teacher Educa tion Sloan, J. Government Jenkins, Patricia S. Student Fin ancial Assistance Smith, John Ogden College , Science, Johnson, Bettie Graduate Studies Technology & Hea lth

Johnson, Peggy Admissions & Academic Services Stone, Richard History

Jones, Diana Human Resources Stringer, Carolyn Journalism

Kaleb, Kathleen Sociology Tarrence, Jewel Facilities Manage ment

Kummer, William Physica l Education & Recreation Tuthill, Brent Soci ology

Leavy, Marvin Library Public Services Vincent, Owen Facilities Management

Lee Wei-Ming Chemistry Whittaker, Elizabeth Purchasing

McKenzie, Billie Nursing Whitaker, Mary Ann Faci lities Manage ment

Mendel, Ray Psychology Wolfe, Windle Facilities Management

Miller, Sue Development & Alumni Relations Wolff, Clarence Physics & Astronomy

Oglesby, Burch Physica l Educa tion & Recrea tion Information provided by the Department of Hu man Resources

Western Kentucky University ., The Spirit Made the Major•

BY KIMBERLY SHAIN PARSLEY

Nothing makes people pay attention to world affairs like war. We cock our ears toward the radio as we pass to catch the most recent developments. We sit glued to our televisions, transfixed by CNN's around-the-clock reporting on the latest international hot spot. This phenomenon occurred most recently as a result of last year's Kosovo conflict, in which the U.S. and its NA TO allies initiated a bombing campaign against The Federal Republic of Yugoslavia for that government's alleged human rights violations against ethnic Albanians living in Kosovo.

We watched as military planes lert from and returned aircrarts like the Cessnas that frequen tly ny over Bowling safely to military bases around the world. Major Steve Green. "That one experience in the T-38 Talon made me Basham was no exception. On the morning arter the bomb­ realize there was the possibility of much more than that. ing began, he was in his Missouri home watching media From that point on, I knew the Air Force was the career I coverage of the landing of a B-2 stealth bomber at nearby was going to pursue." Whiteman Air Force Base. Major Basham is a 1987 gradu­ Arter graduating from Western, he attended Officer ate of Western Kentucky University, and was the pilot of Training School in San Antonio, Texas. He completed his that B-2, the first ever to ny in combat. pilot training and was accepted into the B-1 bomber pro­ "At 9 o'clock that morning, I was sitting in my living gram, where he quickly became an instructor. This back­ room watching CNN coverage of my landing from three ground made him eligible to apply as a B-2 pilOt. He was hours earlier," said Basham, a B-2 Instructor Pilot. "When one of only eight pi lots selected to be in the first group of we got back to the United States, what a great feeling that noninstructor B-2 pi lots. was to know that we had just nown nearly halfway around "The B-2 was the leading edge of technology," he said. the world and performed our mission successfully." "It was right out of the factory and on the street." Basham is a native of Bowling Green and received his He stressed that stealth does not mean invisible. He Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering technology. said the B-2 employs stealth technology which red uces the During hi s sophomore year at Western, he attended a aircrart's signature, but does not make it immune from de­ friend 's graduation from the United States Air Force pilot tection. The B-2 co ntains radar absorbing materials to training program. While there, Basham said he was al­ make it less likely to appear on radar. It was designed as a lowed to go out on the night line where the airplanes are smaller bomber to decrease the aircrart's visibility to the parked, and climb into a T -38 Talon, a supersonic trainer. naked eye. The B-2's stealth capability includes technOlogy Basham said he had always wanted to ny planes, but until to minimize the infrared, acoustical, and electromagnetic then his aspirations had been limited to nying small Signatures of the plane. Basham said B-2 pilots increase the o On Campus - July 2000 I

stealth element by the tactics they use in flying the aircraft. He said that like all pilots, B-2 pilots attempt to avoid 'That one experience in the T-38 Talon the enemy, but the B-2 as a stealth bomber is able to get closer to the en­ made me realize there was the possibility of emy than conventional aircrafts. much more than that. From that point on, "The bang for the buck that the American taxpayers receive for the B- I knew the Air Force was the career I was 2 is just fa ntastic," he said. "It has per­ going to pursue.' formed not only up to specifications, but well beyond what we initially an- ticipated." As tensions between NATO and Yugoslavia esca lated , flight when pilots rest during the day and work at night to military personnel at Whiteman Air Force Base were in­ acclimate their bodies to a nighttime schedule. He said that structed to prepare for the possibility of combat. Basham due to the rush of adrenaline and the anticipation of his learned that he would be on the lead crew should the B-2 mission he did not feel tired during the trip. be ca lled into acti on. That ca ll ca me on the first night of "Just like everyone else goes to work and has an office Operation ALLIED FORCE. - a place where they feel comfortable - the cockpit of a He and the other pilot on board left Whiteman Air Force B-2 is my office." Base on a 3 1-hour non-stop flight to Kosovo and back. He sa id on the first night of combat he was responsible Only about an hour of that time was spen t in Kosovo strik­ for three target complexes, consisting primarily of factories ing various strategic targets. In the weeks leading up to the and aircraft storage facilities. Basham was mainly in charge miss ion, which was postponed several times, Basham was of flying. His fell ow airman on board was the mission com­ in what is known as crew rest, a period of time before a mander, in charge of dropping and putting bombs on tar-

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PHOTO BY RYAN STEINBACH get. The B-2 carried 16 2000-pound JDAMs, Joint Direct At­ tack Munitions. The JDAM-84 is guided by a global posi­ tioning system that allows it to acquire satellite tracking to guide itself to the intended target. "When those first bombs came off, that was probably the longest minute of my life," Basham said . "I can remem­ ber vividly dropping the first bomb. The bombs take a while to fall through the air and hit the target. The next thing I saw was the nash below us. That was a great feeling be­ cause I knew I had done exactly what I was trained to do. When I came into the military I took an oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic. By taking that oath, it's like saying there will be a time when I'll be asked to put my life on the line and be asked to take a life. As an aviator, you have to come to grips with that well before you get to the target. If I don't do it, my brethren the next night are going to have to put their lives on the line for the target I didn't take out. There's always remorse for the innocent people on the ground. It's just part of war." Major St eve Basham

'When I came into the military I took an oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domes­ tic. By taking that oath, it's like saying there will be a time when I'll be asked to put my life on the line and be asked to take a life.'

Dr. Thomas Ambrosio, Assistant Professor of Govern­ At present, NATO and Russian forces occupy Kosovo, ment at Western, said that the definition of U.S. interests in with the country divided into various sectors. Countries in­ Kosovo depends on whom you ask. The prevention of hu­ volved in the peacekeeping effort police a designated sec­ man rights abuses, the continuation of u.s. dominance in tor. Europe, and political gain are all reasons that the Washing­ Basham said during the course of the connict, the B-2 ton elite site for U.S. intervention in the region, according averaged an 84 percent target destruction rate . He said to Dr. Ambrosio. He said recent reports suggest that the most aircraft that have long been used in U.S. military ser­ number of Kosovar Albanians massacred by the Serbs was vice have not performed as well. During the worst weather "wildly exaggerated." He said the mission in Kosovo was of the campaign, the B-2 was nying because it does not purely a NATO mission initiated without the authorization need to have clear skies to hit a target. Basham new three of the United Nations and is therefore a violation of the sorties, missions, on three different nights. President U.N. charter, which prohibits an unauthorized attack on a Clinton travelled to Whiteman Air Force Base to praise the sovreign state. men and women stationed there for their extraordinary Ambrosio explained that, "The area of Kosovo is the service during Operation ALLIED FORCE . historic homeland of the Serbian people and of the Medi­ Major Basham will soon be transferring to Maxwell Air eval Serbian kingdoms." Serbs were largely driven out of Force Base in Montgomery, Ala. to attend Air Command the area by Albanian Muslims after the Battle of Kosovo in and Staff College. This is the next level of leadership cur­ 1389. Until this recent connict, Kosovo's population was 99 riculum for an officer. He attributed much of his success to percent Albanian. Kosovo is presently a province of Serbia, the academic instruction and innuence of professors he re ­ which with the Republic of Montenegro makes up the Fed ­ ceived as a student at Western. He said his experience as eral Republic of Yugoslavia. Yugoslavia formerly consisted president of Sigma Chi fraternity has also proved beneficial of six republics, but four broke away. in his career. "The question of who was going to be dominant in "I gained a tremendous amount of leadership abilities Kosovo was the spark that caused the collapse of Yugosla­ and love for a fraternal organization. That lent itself well to via and this most recent war," Dr. Ambrosio said. going into the military. The Air Force is one big fraternity of people working together for a common goal. That common goal is the nag of the United States." o On Campus - July 2000 • $4.6 million designed far Western in the Regional Uni­ AFTER A SUCCESSFUL versity Excellence Trust Fund to cantinue the matching endowment fund for professorships; LEGISLATIVE SESSION • $500,000 in planning funds to establish the Kentucky By Fred Hensley Academy for Mathematics and Science at WKU; and • $2.3 million available in the deferred maintenance More than $ J J million in new funding will be available to pool. Western Kentucky University as a result ofappropriations ap­ Incentive trust funds have been allocated by the Gen­ proved and enacted by the 2000 Kentucky General Assembly. eral Assembly for specific initiatives related to the CPE Vi­ Construction and equipmentfunding increasesfor the next sion 2020 strategic plan. Funds available to WKU include two years will total an additional $28 million for WKU. $700,000 from the Enrollment Growth and Retention Pro­ "Western was very successful in this Legislative Ses­ gram, $2.3 million from the CPE's Action Agenda Program, sion," said WKU President Gary Ransdell. "Our appropria­ and $1.3 million from the Technology Trust Fund for equip­ tion increase was the second largest of the state universi­ ment replacement. ties. We are pleased we will receive funds for new initia­ "The Governor, leadership of the General Assembly and tives and much-needed facilities." members of the Senate and House of Representatives, WKU 's total budget will be $158.8 million for the fiscal again demonstrated their commitment to Western Ken­ year beginning July I , an increase of $5.2 million from the tucky University and postsecondary education," said Dr. current year's $153.6 million budget. Ransdell. "We take seriously our responsibility to apply The General Assembly not only approved the funding these funds to strengthening our excellent academic pro­ recommendations of the Council on Postsecondary Educa­ grams and to be an economic catalyst in Kentucky." tion, but added funds to improve base operating budgets. Increases in base funding will provide funds for an av­ The CPE goal for Western is to reach the 55th percentile of erage 3.5 percent salary increase for faculty and staff in funds per student in base funding when compared to 2000-0 I and to further implement Western's strategic plan, WKU 's benchmark institutions. Challenging the Spirit. Western will spend $450,000 in 2000- Funding highlights for the 2000-02 biennium related to o I for faculty salary market adjustments and $125,000 in a Western's programs include: similar program for administrative salary market adjust­ • An appropriatian of $64.3 million in WKU's operoting ments. bose in 2000-01 (an increase of $3 millian in "We are pleased with the confidence in Western re ­ undesignated funds) and $67.7 million in 2001-02; nected by this budget appropriation," said Ransdell. "We • $15 million to begin Phase I of the Renovation and Re­ look forward to continuing the transformation of Western ." placement Project for the Thompson Science Camplex; • $10 million for construction of a research center on Fred Hensley is WKU 's Chief Public Affairs OfJicer and WKU's South Campus; university liason for the Kentucky General Assembly

Western Kentucky University 0 Economics Management and Dr. Stephen Lile's article. "The Re ­ Information Systems ligious Economy Of Texas: An Historical Zubair M. M ohamed's article, Perspective:' was published by Th e j our­ "An Integrated Production-Distribution nal of tile Economic & Business Historical Model for an MNC under Varying Ex ­ Society in Essays In Economic & Business change Rates," was published in th e HistOly. International j ournal of Production Eco ­ nomics. Mohamed also co-authored an English article with A. Kumar and). Motwani Joe Millichap presented three pa ­ ca lled "An Improved Part Grouping pers recently: "Technology, Power, and Model for Minimizing Makespan in Fate in Edith Wharton's Ethan Frome," FMS," in th e European journal of Op­ at the Kentucky Ph ilological Association erational Research. Mohamed also pre­ Annual Meeting, at Kentucky Wesleyan sented a paper at the annual meeting University, March 2000; "Dave Smith's of the Decision Sciences Institute in Dialogic 'Roundhouse Vo ices': Time, New Orleans, and prese nted two pa­ History, and Identity," at the Society for pers at the International Conference of the Study of Southern Literature Bian­ the Production and Operations Man­ nual Conference, University of Central agement Society in New Delhi, India. Florida, Apri l 2000; and "Reading Dave He Co-author a paper presented at the Smi th Reading Robert Penn Warren International Meeting of the Decision Reading Harold Bloom," at the Annua l Sciences Institute's Meeting, Athens, Meeting of the Robert Penn Warren Greece. Mohamed contributed a chap­ Circle, Western Kentucky University, ter, "A planning model for a network April 2000. Millichap's recent publica­ of global facilities catering to global tions include: "Ralph Ellison" and "Dave demand," for th e book Operations Smith," in Contemporary Southern Writ­ Managementfor Global Economy: Chal­ ers, and "The 1999 Presidential Address lenges and Prospects, published by of the Kentucky Phi lological Associa­ Phoenix Publishing House Pvt. Ltd ., tion: The Philological Land scape of Ken ­ New Delhi, India. tucky," in Kentucky Philological Review. Psychology Journalism and Broadcasting Associate Professor Sharon Mut­ Dr. Augustine Ihator reviewed the ter was elected to a two-year term as following articles for the American Asso­ Kentucky Association for Gerontology ciation of Behavioral and Social Sciences secretary during the organization'S j ournal: (I) "A Computer Controlled Ex­ spring conference in Lexington. Mutter perimental Environment: The Effects of just completed a two-year term as as­ Mood States on the Performance of a sociation treasurer. Boring Task"; (2) "The Effectiveness of Compressed Video Classes: An Exami­ ROTC nation of Student Attitudes"; (3) "The Dr. Jerry Wilder, former Vice Harsh Realities of Implementing Tech ­ President for Student Affairs, was in­ nology Change in Higher Education"; ducted into the Hilltopper Army ROTC (4)" Parental and Teen Beliefs and Atti­ Alumni Association's Ha ll of Fame. tudes about the Internet"; (5) "Going High Tech in the Classroom: Do the Sociology Benefits Outweigh the Costs'''; and (6) Ashley Foster, Jim Grimm, and "Pedagogica l Issues in Internet Educa ­ Philip Williams have had their paper, tion". Dr. Ihator also presented his pa­ "The Influence of Mid-Life Adult Status per titled, "Corporate Strategic Commu­ and Functional Health Status on nication- The Impact of the Modern In­ Health Lifestyles," accepted for publi­ formation Technology," at th e 22nd An­ cation in Research in the Sociology of nual Communications Research Sympo­ HeaiUl Care. sium, University of Tennessee College of Communication, in Knoxville.

G) On Campus - July 2000 New University Senate Selects Members Western Ke ntucky University fac ­ nica tion; Ka ren Schneider, English; mathematics; Ca rrie Morgan, nursing; ulty members have se lected the new Edward Yager, government; Fred Richard Hackney, physics and as­ I ... Universi ty Senate that will begin its Murphy, history; Wilma Ki ng-Jones, tronomy; John White, public health; work this fa ll. Journalism and Broadcasting; Darlene Michelle Jackson, community college The new se nate, approved by fac­ Applegate, modern languages and in­ busi ness, arts and sciences; Rh onda ulty and the Boa rd of Regents in Janu­ tercultural studies; Mary Wolinski , Helm, community college hea lth; ary, combines the ex isting Faculty music; Arvin Vos, philosophy and reli­ Sandy Staebell, library special collec­ Senate and Academic Council into gion; Matt Pruitt, sociology; Loren tions; Ruth Ki nnersley, library public one governing boa rd that will dea l Ru ff. theater and dance; Joel service ; Linda Allan, library automa­ with academic program and cu rricu­ Philhours, accounting and finance ; ti on and technical services. lum matters and issues relating to fac­ Roy Howsen, economics and market­ At-large se nators are: Ka th ryn ulty sta tus and welfare. ing; Linda Johnson, management and Abbott, Erika Brady, Robert Deitie, Faculty members selected a sena­ information systems; Linda Gardner, Pa tti Minter, Ja ne Olmsted and La rry j tor and alternate from each of 37 de­ consumer and fa mily science; Bill Snyder, Potter College of Arts, Hu­ partments plus 23 at-large senators. Gree nwalt, educa tional leadership; maniti es and Social Sciences; John The University Senate will incl ud e James M. Skrabacz, military science ; Crenshaw, Dav id Coffey, Kenneth three student representa tives. Keyad­ Mary Cobb, physical educa tion and Crawford, Claus Ernst, Thomas Green ministrators will serve as non-voting recrea ti on; Sharon Mutter, psychol­ and Patricia Minors, Ogden College of members. ogy; Stan Cooke, teacher educa tion; Science , Technology and Hea lth; M. The senate will elect office rs and Jim Martin, agri culture; Robert Dale Catherine Carey, William Davis and Ed organi ze committees but won't start Smith, allied hea lth and human ser­ Wolfe, Gordon Ford College of Busi­ work until the new academ ic year, vices; Michael Stokes, biology; Lester ness; Jim Becker, John Bruni, Alton ) sa id Dr. John Petersen, Associate Vice Pesterfield, chemistry; Uta Ziegler, Li ttle, Anthony Norman, Rich President of Academic Programs and computer science; John Ru ssell, engi­ Patterson, Ka trina Phelps and Brenda Personnel. neering technology; David Keeling, Sabey, College of Educa ti on and Be­ Depa rtmental se nators are: geography and geology; Dan Jackson, havioral Science; Je nni fe r Hall, Bowl­ Michael Klein, art; Ca rl Ke ll, commu- industrial technology; Scott Ri chter, ing Green Community College.

WKU Staff Council Selects New Members The Western Kentucky University Staff Council held Technical/Skilled Maintenance elections on April 20 for the 2000-200 I yea r. The Sta ff Tony Thurman Library, Special Collections Council pledges "to determine responsibility and to admin­ (term expires 6/ 30/ 02) ister faithfully the policies and objecti ves which best fulfill Johnny Allen Facilities Management, Heat Plant the needs, concerns and interests of the staff at Western (term expires 6/ 30/ 02) Kentucky University," according to the constitution. Dale Lamastus Facilities Manageme nt, Zone E&G The constitution also states that the purpose of the Staff (term expires 6/ 30/ 02) Council "is to solici t and express the opinions, suggestions, Teresa Dunning Facilities Management, Recycling and recommendations of the staff on all matters of concern (term expires 6/ 30/ 02) to the va rious staff constituencies and to the staff as a Profess ional Non -Facultv whole .. .. Likewise, th e Staff Council shall seek represe nta­ Dina Bessette Controller, Student Loans tion in all aspects of WKU governance ." (term expires 6/ 30/ 02) , The WK U Staff Counci l would like to announce the new Brenda Keith Human Resources (term expires 6/ 30/ 02) " membership of the WKU Staff Counci l, to take effect July I , Phyllis Reed Glasgow Campus Academic Advi sor 2000. (term expires 6/ 30/ 02) Marshall Gray Postal Services (term expires 6/ 30/ 01) At-Large Secretary/Support Personnel " Jay Gramling Environmental Health and Safety Carolyn Hunt Educational Leadership (term expires 6/ 30/ 02) (term expires 6/ 30/ 02) Brian Ward WKU Police Department Jim Ramge Public Health (term expires 6/ 30/ 02) (term expires 6/ 30/ 02) Jackie Ellis Extended Campus (term expires 6/ 30/ 02) Elizabeth Paris Controller (term expires 6/ 30/ 02) Part-Time Kathy Grover-Jimerson WKYU-TV (term expires 6/ 30/ 01 ) " •, • Western Kentucky University • DISTINGUISHED PROFESSORS Humanizing High Tech Teacl1ing

BY SHEILA CONWAY EISON

plishments so the selection committee can make its choices (each year there are usually two distinguished professors When Leroy Metze went to college-a few years named) . ago-at Texas A&M, he had the idea he wanted to be As one might guess, Leroy's prese ntation included more than the standard spiral notebook stuffed with vitae, listings an engineer. of scholarly activities, publications, research and public ser­ "Back then there was no such thing as AutoCad; all we vice efforts, all of which have to be considered in making had were tools and a drawing board, and I couldn't see my­ the appointment. self sitting and drafting all day. I needed in teraction with All that noted, a small front pocket inside contained a people," said the 30-year veteran WKU faculty member, CD. adding: I opened the pocket. "This could be fun ," I thought, and "I thought about research, but I couldn't see myself re ­ slid the CD into my computer. I was researching my subject, searching bridges and water, but it didn't feel like work. and then I discovered psy­ A little upbeat music, and chology. I liked the idea of a Leroy appeared, seated at his concentration in research desk, wearing a sport shirt, there, but with a focus on grinning broadly, a trade­ learning styles," said WKU 's mark. newest Distinguished Profes­ "Hi, I'm Leroy Metze," it sor. began, and I was amused be­ So instead of learning cause it seemed so out of about what builds a bridge, character - a distinguished the young Metze concen­ professor on a video I trated on what builds people's "Clever," I said to the knowledge. Leroy on my screen. Actually, Then came the seventies it made perfect sense. "A per­ and the emergence of com­ sonal interest in the applica­ puters. tion of technology in instruc­ "You know, these things tion began in the late 70s," have a lot of potential," Metze Dr. Leroy Metze the digita l Leroy said to me. recalled telling his co-author, "Since then I have spent a Dr. Jim Craig, also a WKU professor of psychology, as the large amount of time learning and teaching about educa­ two were preparing a textbook together on MeUlOds ofPsy tional technology, acquiring educational technologies and ch%gica/ Research. It was 1979. making them available to others for their use. "The book's editors had given us a stipend to use for as­ "At the same time, I have made extensive use of tech ­ sistance in preparing our manuscript, but instead, we nology in instruction, developing some of the first internet bought computers and began to enter our data ourselves," courses in the country." he said. Then a segue to a typewriter tapping, and the hard copy And that's how Leroy Metze began to ca rve his niche for portfolio was forgotten. the next 20 yea rs at Western . With his book publication the catalyst for investigating He's still a psychology professor, but he is also Director possible uses of computers in instruction, and rea li zing the of Educational Technology at WKU, and responsible for sig­ university's limited financial support, Leroy began to search nificant advances developing resources and technology in for other ways to acquire more computers for Western . the University's classrooms. Since then, he has procured computers from IBM , Tandy Persons who are nominated for this prestigious appoint­ and Apple; software donations from Computerland and ment are asked to provide a portfolio showing thei r accom- IBM ; the en tire software holdings used by th e public schools

«D On Campus - July 2000 in Kentucky; and grants of software teaching and learning styles, coupled tion programs." and training worth more than $2 mil­ with an interest in competency-based When I visited him at his office, we lion from jostens' Learning Corpora­ instruction, keeps him focused upon chatted about Leroy's career success, tion. the individual learn ing and the value but he modestly shied away from the Negotiati ons this year ha ve re­ of self-paced instruction. term, like many in the academic fi eld. I sul ted in the acquisition of an addi­ He says he will continue to conduct suspect it has to do more with the joy tional grant of more than $750,000 studies related to WEB cl asses, work of learning and creative thinking and worth of softwa re and tra ining from on redesigning a psychology 100 class discovery of the unknown, the idea j ostens'. to incl ude enhanced technology, and that process often equals outcome. During the summer of 1999 , Dr. conti nue to submit proposa ls for Most of my interview questions 1 Metze participated in the preparation grants for equipment and training, one were answered in his supporting ma­ of federa l grants totaling more than such proposal for a four and a half mil­ teri als, as is usually the case in thi s $15 million, and he is the principal in­ lion dollar grant for three yea rs for type of story, but it's especially delight­ vestiga tor on one valued at more than WKU faculty and for public schools. ful when you come to the end and $4 million, with significant funds from The winner of earlier top awards in your subject tells you someth ing you these grants earmarked for the acqui­ both teaching and research has otherwise might not have gotten that sition of educa tional technology and present and former colleagues who makes the story complete. training in the use of ed ucational tech­ speak highly of Leroy Metze. "I thought you'd ask me how I got nology by faculty and students. "In reference to Dr. Metze's re­ where I am today," Leroy sa id to me. While he is housed in the College sea rch and creative acti vities, one only I was a little surprised because I of Education and Behavioral Sciences, has to review the chronology of en­ thought we'd covered it all. Dr. Metze's inOuence is noted all gagement to recognize that he has "Well, I think it's obvious after all across ca mpus with rega rd to educa­ moved himse lf from a quite comfort­ th is why you got where you are today, tional technology. able professional position as a labora- Leroy. I didn't think I had to ask," I re-

'I have spent a large amount of time learning and teaching about educational technology, acquiring educational technologies and making them available to others for their use. '

He set up the first Novell network tory 'ra t psychologist' with a quite suc­ plied. Truth was I wanted more for my on campus and continues to serve on cessful textbook in experimental de­ story, and had failed to get beyond a number of university-wide commit­ sign to focusing on the possibilities of computer man when I'd asked him tees that dea l with the use of technol­ technologies in the instructional pro­ 'Who is Leroy Metze?' and words had ogy. cess," wrote Dr. Carl R. Martray, im­ esca ped him. He is acti vely involved in maintain­ mediate past dean of WKU's College of He did, however, have something ing the educa tion college's WEB pages Education and Behavioral Sciences. he wanted to say. and in the development of an elec­ "All of my dea ns I have worked "Anything I have done I owe to th e tronic portfolio system for the college 's with have been extremely supportive support of my wife, Barbara," he re­ various teacher educa ti on divisions. of my errorts," said Dr. Metze , who plied. As a direct result of Dr. Metze's ef­ named former Dea n j .T. Sandefur and "From the very beginning, when I forts, a pa rtnership has been formed current Dean, Dr. Karen Adams, who was working on my book, we had two between Western- three loca l school describes Metze as "an excellent rep­ small children. I would leave home districts (Bowling Green Independent, resentative for our college and most early in the morning, teach and write Warren County and Franklin) -and deserving of the honor of being named all day, get home about six or seven in , j ostens' Lea rning Corporation for the as a Uni versity Distinguished Pro fes­ the eve nings, and write more. My wife integration of technology into teacher sor. " loved and supported me through all of ) training programs. Psychology Department Head, Dr. that. I ha ve her mostly to thank." His work with more than 40 public john O'Connor praised Metze's efforts Then he smiled and I smiled back. school districts has led to confe rence for be ing "singularly re sponsible for It was very quiet, and I could almost presentati ons, numerous workshops developing the educa tional technology hear the words dropping diamond­ and a longitudinal study on the errects laboratori es since 198 1 for the col­ hard into my tape recorder. I visual­ of technology in instructi on in public lege," and describes his colleague as ized slow motion. schools. "a leader in former a partnership with I'd wanted to tease him about be­ Leroy teaches two classroom loca l school districts and j ostens' ing a computer nerd and now I knew classes and two on the intern et each Learning Corpora tion for the integra­ why it didn't fit. se mester, and the fascination with ti on of technology into teacher educa- With Leroy Metze it's about people.

Western Kentucky University G DISTINGUISHED PROFESSORS In the Vineyard of Scholarship

BY SHEILA CONWAY EISON

"Using the cliche, the whole is greater than the sum of its parts cou ld probably best describe me in this endeavor," said Borland, whose accomplishments have spanned all three: teaching, research and public service. A bulging Dr. Melvin V. Borland's awakening to become an portfolio is also proof. economist came from his col/ege experience, a direct In Grise Hall, he works out of a tiny, windowless office, result of exploration of many choices. teeming with stacks of papers that make you wonder what might happen ifhe did have a window. Words and data "The decision of what you're going to do is primarily a originals that threaten to topple at the slightest sneeze can decision of uncertainty; people who know what they're go­ be imagined spi lling into a vast number of research publi­ ing to go into are rare," said the newest Distinguished Pro­ cations that Lise Mel Borland as a brand name. fessor, appointed in May by the University's Board of Re ­ His research has covered a wide range of theoretical gents. That alone could inspire hundreds of college stu­ and policy issues, and his scholarship currently surrounds dents each year in their self-exploration of talent, and the topic of economics of education, concentrating in the probably does, because straightforward, quiet, mild-man­ areas of academic performance, primarily at the elemen­ nered, (everyone ca lls him Mel) Borland, practices what he tary and secondary levels. He enjoys " the vineyard of em­ teaches. pirica l research on K- I 2 edu ­ In his economics classes cation-what really improves in his youth, he found the joy student learning and ... what of analysis, which led him on seems plausible but turns out a life-long journey and a pas­ to be a thin reed , at best," his sion for scholarship, and department head said in his probably defines Mel Borland, letter endorsing Borland's ap­ as his department head, Dr. pointment. John Wassom so accurately "He (Borland) along with and eloquently does, as a Dr. Roy Howsen [WKU Pro­ consummate educator. fessor of Economicsl have His 2 1-year pilgrimage at assembled an extensive data Western and diligent pursuits base on Kentucky in his field no doubt led to his students ... with 130,000 ob­ unanimous nomination by the servations on over 300 vari­ tenured faculty in economics ab les (for a total data set of at Western for the prestigious - 4 I million," Dr. Wassom post. "The economics depart­ Dr. Mel Borland said, adding: "It has taken the ment as a group is very sup- two a great deal of time­ portive of colleagues, in research and public service. There endless hours of toil- to assemble this data collection. is lots of help available here and people are easy to talk "While it will provide a rich ve in of information for future with. They are also very appreciative of one another's ef­ research, it also demonstrates Mel Borland 's tireless quest forts," said Borland, expressing gratitude to his friends for for expanding our knowledge so that decision-making can their support. be improved. It is but one in a forest of examples of his To be considered for Distinguished Professor status, commitment, zeal and vision." which the University inaugurated five years ago, a faculty Mel Borland's specific interest is microeconomics -"the member must be prolific in research and public service as behavior of individuals and well-defined groups, such as well as be recognized as an outstanding teacher. industries," he explains in a nutshell interpretation for the novice. "We think in general terms of performance in in- e On Campus - July 2000 dustry; what is the innuence of its structure' That topic I and other col­ leagues explore, in terms of educa­ 'He has an average offive or six original ideas a tion." His fields of interest also include day while most of us are straightening our ties public finance and the theory of con­ sumer behavior, and he teaches un­ for having as many in a year. ' dergraduate courses in intermediate Dr. Bill Davis, Prof, Economics microenomic theory and managerial economics and graduate courses in advanced microeconomic theory and classroom," Dr. Davis said, adding, class of undergraduates th rough a public finance. "his unassuming demeanor. .. masks Socratic dialogue to reach a conclu­ To explore is to energize Mel his talents. The usual sce ne is one in sion that none of them would have Borland. "Many issues-let's say, right which a group of people are ten to anticipated. I'll bet he still does that here even on campus- are dealt with twenty minutes into what they be­ several times a semester'" better if we rely on disciplined thought lieved to be a high leve l discussion, We couldn't resist just a few more rather than on intuition," he says, ech­ only to have Mel ask a devastatingly testimonials about Mel Borland from oed by fellow economics Professor, penetrating question. This is typically his friends and colleagues: Dr. Brian Goff: followed by a few seconds of stunned "Professor Borland is a true "Mel's commitment to analytical silence as participants regain their scholar. .. [hiS] resea rch contributions thinking and discussion has some­ composure and the conversa tion re­ are of high quality ... and [he] is sought times put him at odds with some fa c­ sumes at a high level." for his consultative and analytical ulty and administrators on campus Donald S. Spencer, President of skills and expertise by other fa culty rega rding issues internal to WKU . It is Western Illinois University, has known ca rrying out research acti vities. " - Dr. a sign of intellectual honesty th at Dr. Borland since the mid- 1970s when Robert W. Jefferson, Dean, Gordon someone is willing to voice views that Borland was a faculty member there Ford College of Business may now against the current. As an just prior to coming to Western. "Al­ "A very ca reful and deliberate instructor, Mel has relatively rare though I am not an economist, I have thinker," - Dr. Michael Brown, Pro­ ab ilities to develop analytical capabili­ paid particular attention over the fessor of Economics and former Dean ties in students." yea rs to Professor Borland's scholar­ of Western 's Business College. "Mel is one of the most honest and ship, especially ... in higher education," "I have worked with Mel for many 'scholarly' scientists I have had the he said, adding: "He tends to ask bet­ years and have found him to be the pleasure to know ... He is extremely ter questions than do most epitome of what a college professor talented, much more so than he resea rchers ...hi s work on teacher ef­ should be." - Richard P. Ca ntrell, Pro­ seems to understand. It is no exag­ fectiveness, student performance, and fessor of Economics. geration to say that he has an average teacher eva luation are very well And if you asked Mel what he'd of five or six original ideas a day while known nationally." say about all that,-and we did- he 'd most of us are straightening our ties About Borland's teaching, his deliberate a minute- and he did- then for having as many in a yea r," said Dr. friend at WIU said: answered, unassumingly: William W. Davis, WKU Professor of "I think I would pay a substantial "Any of my colleagues could have Economics. "I have had numerous cover charge to again watch Mel had this appointment- we all have students compliment his competence, Borland use a pair of innocent, wide our comparative advantages." teaching style, and effectiveness in the eyes and a hesitant voice to lure a

What makes a Distinguished Professor? Each year, the University recognizes up to two faculty members at the university who have given long and particularly distinguished service in reaching, research/creativity and public and university service, as Distinguished University Professor. The five-year appointments are made by the University's Board of Regents following recommendation by the University Provost and President after a careful screening process involving department colleagues and department head, an outside peer reviewer, the college dean and university-wide selection committee.

Westem Kentucky University • letter to the Women's Alliance Award Committee, Jackson says, "Her dedication to women, children, and families is unOagging. Ms. Mendel has touched so many lives and made a positive difference in our community, our state, and on a national level. "She challenges herself by never wasting a single day and has the ability to surround herself with talented, dedi­ cated, and hard working achievers." Jackson says. Mendel echoes Jackson's comments. "I have had the privilege for many years now of doing work which I love, and that makes it possible to put great energy and enthusi­ asm and joy and hard work into it every day. I'm doing somethlllg that I believe is meaningful, that is enjoyable, and that makes a difference," she says. Another of Mendel's supporters, Jennifer Hawkins, Cen­ ter Manager for the Jones-Jaggers child care center, writes in her letter to the committee, "She taught me to settle for nothing less than excellence." Her letter continues, "The most outstanding achievement of Ms. Mendel's is that my story is not the only one."

Colleen Mendel WHEN 'IMAGINE' BECOMES 'SUCCESS'

As children, our days are spent exploring. discoverino I BYCARLA10SLAVEY I what is inside ourselves as well as what is in the world ~ut ­ side. We find our talents and explore Lhe directions our lives could take. Th en, we search for the opportunities to take us Mendel says she is both surprised and touched by the there. Imagine if evelY child has the tools and resources to be­ sentiments expressed about her in the letters. "I knew our come what he or she desires most. Imagine Lhatyou are the programs made a difference but I really had no idea that person who can give those children and theirfamilies what people attributed some of that difference to me, and I'm Lhey need to reach /heirjullest potential. really humbled by that." This is the job of Colleen Mendel. Joy Gramling, Environmental Health and Safety Techni ­ "I have this luxury of having fallen into a job which en­ cian, says in her letter, "I can tell you that she is a terrific ables me to live my values. How can it get any better than boss, one who encourages professional and educational that?" asks Mendel, this year's winner of the Women's Alli­ development at all levels for all her employees." ance Awardfor Outstanding Contribution 10 Women. Mendel says she enjoys training personnel in Head Start The purpose of the Women's Alliance Award is to rec­ programs. "I love to help people grow professionally. Once ognize a woman, employed or somehow connected to you've done that then your job is simply to give them what Western, who has significantly helped or advanced others, they need in terms of materials, the tools of their trade and especially women. support, and then stay out of their way so they can do their According to those who nominated Mendel for the job." award, she meets and exceeds this challenge. Mendel's duties in Training and Technical Assistance Mendel is the Director of the Training and Technical As­ Services and Head Start aren't the only things that keep her sistance Services here at Western. She is also the Director busy. "My husband and I are sailors," she explains. "We of the WKU Child Care Consortium Head Start and Child love to sail, to scuba di ve, and snow ski, and I love to cook. Care Programs, and the Director of the Region IV Head I sort of fancy myself a gourmet cook when I have the time Start Teaching Center, wh ich serves eight southeastern to engage in it, and I love to experiment with different reci­ states. pes." Mendel sa id she was "honored and surprised" by the Her main enjoyment, though, seems to be her Head award. "I think there 's nothing more meaningful than being Start and Early Head Start programs. She talks about her honored and recognized by your peers." work with an enthusiasm that sounds almost like the Thelma Jackson , Assistant Director of Children and laughter of a child. "There 's not a day that goes by I don't Family Services, nominated Mendel for the award. In her find something to really enjoy about the work. It's quite wonderful," she says. "I'm high on Head Start." fD On Campus - July 2000 Wolinski is the music department's representative to the library. She, with library liaison Penny Papangelis, is re ­ UNCOVERING THE sponsible for making recommenda­ tions to the library for the purchase of books, journals and other materials. MYSTERIES OF MUSIC These recommendations stem from her own resea rch and from requests BY KIMBERLY SHAIN PARSLEY by faculty members. Kelsey said Wolinski keeps him abreast of new trends in his fi eld of study by suggest­ ing various library materials that he When th ey aren 't teaching most might find to be of interest. "She has proJessors in the Western Kentucky Uni­ built a strong relationship between versity Department oJMusic spend th eir the music department and the library, time rehearsing or performing. Stages, and has benefited both by her exper­ recital rooms and performance halls tise." become their second homes. They live wolinski is Chair of the Potter Col­ in the spollight; howevel; there is one lege Library Committee, which meets notable exception. Dr. Mal}' Wolinski once a year to discuss issues relating doesn 't perform in Jront oja packed to the university libraries and th e im­ house, nor is she th e master ojan in­ pact of those issues on the academic strument Her recital room is th e libraI}'. departments. She is currently involved The past is her stage. in a project to improve the listening Wolinski is a music historian. equipment of the music department. "I'm a medievalist," she said , "so She said she feels that maintaining what I'm interested in is 13th century and updating equipment and elec­ music." .\ tronic resources is important to the She is the 1999 re cipient of the Dr. Mary Wolinski study of music, and especially music Library Faculty Award, given to a fac­ history. ulty member who has contributed constantly and notably to the use and development of university libraries. 'When people found out that I had nominated In 1993, Wolinski received a grant her, I was receiving congratulations because I from the National Endowment for the Humanities which allowed her to had nominated such a wonderful person. You spend a year in France re sea rching know someone is great when you get credit for the origins of a manuscript. This manuscript, dating to the mid- 13th nominating them.' ce ntury, contains an ea rly form of David Kelsey, Prof, Music polyphonic music, or music for two or more voices. She traced this early form of music from France to Belgium, portant development in Western mu­ "When people found out that I had Scotland, Italy, Spain and Poland. sic, and one that makes it unique from nominated her, I was receiving con­ "During this period, there were music of other origins. Wolinski has gratulati ons because I had nominated many innovations in rhythm," she been working on projects stemming such a wonderful person," Kelsey said . sa id. "Musicia ns were just starting to from the French manuscript for the "You know someone is great when write down rhythmic notati ons. I find past 12 yea rs. Some of the music in you get credit for nominating them." that very interesting because it's the the manuscript is dedicated to St. Wolinski recently contributed to a beginning of something tha t's very james . This led her to resea rch the CD-ROM ca lled Cantor and Musicus. distinctive in Western music, which is kinds of chants that would have been The collection contains color repro­ rhythm." sung on St. james Feast Day and dur­ ductions of the music manuscripts in Wolinski said this early form of ing the mass of st. james. the university library in Montpellier, polyphonic music is the predecessor "She is a consummate resea rcher Fra nce . She provided histori ca l com­ to later works of importance like the and a consummate colleague," David mentary and collaborated with others madrigals and Bach's motets. She said Kelsey, Professor of music, said of to transcribe the music into modern the composer's ability to control Wolinski. "She has given I 10 percent notation. She hopes to arrange the rhythm, and have different tones since the momen t she stepped on additi on of the CD-ROM to Western 's sounding at the same time was an im- boa rd with us." library collection.

Western Kentucky University 41) WENDELL BERRY HONORED AT COMMENCEMENT

Western Kentucky Unive rsity Richard Stewart of Bowli ng conferred 1,582 degrees during Green, Ogden Trustees' Award its 147th Commencement Exer­ and scholar of the Business Ad ­ cises and awarded an honorary ministration Co llege ; doctorate to author Wendell Rebekah Tuttle of Berry May 7. lafayette, Tenn ., Ogden In the ce remony at WKU's Trustees' Award and scholar L. T. Smith Stadium, Pres i­ of the Business Administra­ dent Gary Ransdell and the tion Co llege; From the Col­ Unive rsity's Boa rd of Re­ lege of Educa ti on and Be­ gents conferred 1,193 bacca­ havioral Sciences; laurea te degrees, 24 1 Heather Mantlo of master's degrees, 143 asso­ Bowling Green , Ogden cia te degrees and three spe­ Trustees ' Award and cia list degrees. Th e Univer­ scholar of the College of sity also recognized Educa ti on & Behav ioral PHOTO BY SHERYL A. HAGAN Louvenia Peavy and Beverly Sc iences ; Si egrist who have completed a Wendell Berry is assisted with his academic regalia by Cornelius Martin, Jennifer Wilcox of chair of Western's Board of Regents (left) and President Gary Ransdell cooperati ve doctoral program in (right) . Elizabethtown, scholar of education administration with th e College of Education & the University of Louisville. with a master's in business administra­ Behavioral Sciences; In his remarks, Dr. Ransdell re­ tion. She was one of 40 intern ational Jalynn Barnett of Madisonville, minded graduates that their Western students from 19 countries in the gradu­ Ogden Trustees' Award and scholar of experience isn't over. "As you leave ating class. the Ogden College ; this Hill, you take with you a kaleido­ The Unive rsity also recognized I I Josh Detre of Hodgenville, Ogde n scope of experiences that will help honor graduates: Trustees' Award and scholar of Ogden shape the rest of your life," he sa id. Jonathan Winburn of Winchester, College ; "Don't forge t what has made Western scholar of th e Potter College; Heidi Hayden of Ri neyville, Ogden special for you .... I assure you that Christa Gamblin of Dawson Springs, Trustees' Award and scholar of Ogden you take with you memori es to last a Ogden Trustees Award and scholar of Co llege ; lifetime." the Bu siness Administration College; Clinton Michael Howard of Utica, Beny , a nati ve of Henry County Erin Rachford of Somerset, scholar Ogden Trustees' Award and scholar of and an author, farmer and teacher, re­ of the Business Admin istra tion Co llege ; Ogden Co llege. ceived an honorary doctorate of hu­ manities. He has written more th an 30 books of essays, poems and novels and ha s won numerous award s for his EARL FISCHER PROMOTED BY ATMOS works. The New York Times has ca lled him the "prophet of rural America ." Ea rl Fi scher, a member of Western Kentucky Universi ty's Boa rd of Regents , The University also recognized its has bee n promoted by Atmos Energy Corporation to senior vice president for first international adjunct professor. utility operations. Dr. Ke-Chang Xie , president of China's Fischer will be responsible for the operations of fi ve Atmos busi ness units in Taiyuan University of Technology, will 13 states. join Western 's chemistry department Fischer, an Owensboro na ti ve, was appoinled president of Western Kentucky nex t spring. Gas Company in 1989 and president of Energas Company in 1999. Dr. Xie visited Western for the Sec­ "Earl Fischer has been a leader in Kentucky and in our operations in West ond Intern ati onal Symposium on Mi­ Texas," Almos President and CEO Bob Best sa id. "His talenl, leadership and cro Therm al Analysis, hosted by WKU . work ethic is now needed in the Atmos corporate office and once aga in, Earl Both of Dr. Xie's children have has accepted the challenge." master's deg rees in chemistry from Atmos Energy, based in Dallas, distributes natural gas and propane th rough Western and his daughter-in-law Li ng its operating co mpanies - Western Ke ntucky Gas, Energas, Greeley Gas, Trans Zhao was among today's grad uates Loui siana Gas, United Cities Gas and United Cities Propane Gas. e On Campus - July 2000 WESTERN BOARD OF REGENTS APPROVES 2000-01 BUDGET

The Western Kentucky University a lot of things," said WKU President In other business, the Board: Board of Regents approved a $ 158 .8 Gary Ransdell, including confidence in • Voted to sell property at 1716 Park million operating budget for 2000- Western by the General Assembly and st. to the WK U Student Life Founda­ 200 I , up 3.4 percent from 1999-2000. the Council on Postsecondary Educa ­ tion. The budget includes a 3.5 percent tion and a history of relative under The land, which is nex t to the average sa lary increase for University funding for the last eight to 10 years. President's House, was purchased by the employees. Ann Mead, Western's The new budget takes effect July I. University as a potential site for fra ter­ chief financial officer, said compensa ­ The Board also approved a raise nity housing. The Foundation will buy tion enhancements-salary adjust­ and one-year contract extension for the property for the original purchase ments, hea lth insurance and positions Dr. Ransdell, a 7 percent increase price of $750,000. In March regents ap­ - account for 78 percent of the new bringing his salary to $175,776. proved the sale of 17 residence halls to money available in the budget. "The Board of Regents is very the not-for-profit Foundation which will The budget includes a 5.4 percent pleased by the President's overall per­ sell $60 million in bonds to pay for sig­ increase in undesignated state appro­ formance and looks forward to an ­ nificant renovations and to retire exist­ priations. other successful year," said Rege nt ing state bonds. "We had the second highest per­ Peggy Loafman of Bowling Green, • Approved a post-tenure review plan centage increase of the eight universi­ chair of the President's Performance for faculty. The plan is an enhance­ ti es in the state and that's a tribute to Appraisal Committee. ment of the current annual eva lua­ tion. • Approved a five-year extension of MATERIALS CHARACTERIZATION CENTER the management con tract with Sodexho Marriott for leadership and REOPENS AT SOUTH CAMPUS direction of the Facilities Manage­ ment Departmen t. • Named Dr. Melvin V. Borland in eco­ nomics and Dr. Leroy P. Metze in psychology University Distinguished Professors. The term is for five yea rs.

The center hopes to become a world leader in the development of this new technique. The symposium will have partiCipants from England, Belgium, Taiwan, China and the United States. The Materials Characterization PHOTO BY Y1NG GAO Center uses student employees to conduct research and help solve in­ The grand opening of Western Ken­ 1995. The center, directed by Dr. John dustrial problems. The center's labo­ tucky University's Materials Character­ Riley and Dr. Wei-Pi ng Pan , has grown ratories provide compositional infor­ ization Center at the South Campus was to th e pOint where new and more spe­ mation on thousa nds of samples each held on May 8. cia lized facilities were needed. Over the yea r, including plastics, allOYS, fuels, The program included an open past three years , enough extern al funds paints, soils, biomass, waste water, house from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m . with open­ were raised to renovate facilities at the combustion residues and corrosion ing cerem onies at 4:45 p.m. The open South Campus on Nashville Road to products. The center has a unique col­ house included a series of 15- to 20- house most of the ce nter's advanced lection of analytica l instruments ca­ minute tours of the new labs. During the analytica l instrumentation. pable of providing routine elemental tours, WKU students described the fa ­ As part of the grand opening, the analysis at the parts-per-billion level. ciliti es and the analyti ca l capabilities of center will host the Second International The Materials Characterization the center. Symposium for Micro-TA . Micro-TA is a Center is part of Western 's Applied The Materials Characterization Cen­ technique, invented in 1998, that allows Research and Tech nology Program , ter evolved from the Center for Coa l Sci ­ one to "see" and perform thermal analy­ Western 's first program of distinction, ence, which was established in 1985 sis experiments on a sample smaller in the Ogden COllege of Science, with the name cha nge occurring in than 1/ I 00 of a square millimeter. Technology and Hea lth.

Westem Kentucky University G) GORDON FORD COLLEGE OF BUSINESS HONORS TOP STUDENTS

The Gordon Ford College of Busi­ ing Green, finance; Andria ness recently recognized some top stu­ Humpert of Fort Mitchell, computer dents in an annual awards ceremony. information systems; Sonya Clinton M. Howard, a senior from Robertson of Columbia, manage­ Utica, received the Ramsey Best Paper ment; and Tommy O'Brien of Award, given to a senior economics Elizabethtown, marketing. major in recognition of writing an aca­ Outstanding seniors recogni zed demic paper dealing with economic were: and public policy. Rebekah Tuttle of Lafayette, Amanda Coates, a business mi- .\ Tenn., accounting; Clinton M . nor from Brownsville, received the Howard of Utica, economics; Darin National City Bank Student Leadership Helm of Bowling Green, finance; Award. Erin Rachford of Somerset, infor­ Amanda London, an accounting mation systems; Matt Cowan of major from Franklin, received the Russell Springs, general manage­ Leon Page Scholar Award. ment; Courtney Goodwin of Bowl­ Delta Sigma Pi Golden Key Awards ing Green, human resource manage­ for outstanding scholastic achievement ment; and Christa J. Gamblin of were presented to seniors: Christa Dawson Springs, marketing. Gamblin, a marketing major from Outstanding graduates recognized Dawson Springs; Erin Rachford, a were Bobby Aslam, outstanding computer information systems major MBA student, and Ly dia Zhang, out­ from Somerset; Rebekah Tuttle, an standing master's student in econom­ accounting major from Lafayette, ics. Tenn.; and Richard Stewart, a man- Rebekah Tuttle was honored as agement major from Bowling Green. the 2000 Outstanding Graduating Senior in Business. Carla Givin, an accounting major from Dry Ridge, was Scholarship recipients for 1999-2000 also were recog­ recognized as the recipient of the Beta Gamma Sigma (na ­ nized: tional business honor society) scholarship. Meghan Denson, Mary Blythe, Regan Wisley, Joshua James "Andy" Wright, a business economics major from Barrett, Lena Lindsey, Stephen Newby, John W. Crowe, Shan ­ Bowling Green, received the Wall Streetjouma! award in non Bullington, Shawna Aviles, John Beshear.)ohn economics. Bevington, Jennifer Bledsoe, Marie Collins, Matt Cowan, Anna Jindrich, a finance major from Hodgenville, re ­ David Denton, John Egan, Ted Eysenbach, James Fereday, ceived the Wall Slreetjourna! award in finance. William Henderson, Maryana Kushnir, Michael Lindskog, Outstanding juniors recognized were: April Pierce, Donovan Schultz, Bonita Spiegl, Dana Stephens, Carla Givin of Dry Ridge, accounting; James A . Wright Ryan Wright, Amy Buchanon, Jeremy Mooneyhan, Monica of Bowling Green, economics; Kevin Hughes of Paris; Patterson, Kelly Williams, Jeremy Hood, Charles Shomo, Andy Callan Yeoman of Alvaton and Ryan Meredith of Bowl- Wright and Callan Yeoman.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS/DEVELOPMENT OFFICES WIN AWARDS

The Kentucky chapter of the Coun­ fund raising for the President's Circle. efforts for the Gordon Ford donation cil for the Advancement and Support Scott Sivley, Phonathon Manager, announcement. of Education has recognized WKU 's won an Award of Excellence in giving Tom Meacham, Director of Publi­ Public Affairs and Development staff program improvement for phonathon. cations, won an award of excellence achievements for 1999-2000. Tommy Newton, Communication in recruitment for the visitor's guidel On Campus Magazine received an Specialist, won three awards for fea ­ campus map. Award of Excellence in the Competi­ ture stories for Western's tobacco re ­ The Council for the Advancement tion. search (Grand Award). minority and Support of Education is the larg­ Sheila Conway Eison, Director of school leadership program (Award of est international association of educa­ University Communication, is editor, Excellence) and space-based research tional institutions, representing more and Kimberly Shain Parsley, Commu­ (Award of Merit) . than 2,900 institutions and more than nication Specialist, is assistant editor. The Division of Public Affairs re ­ 20,000 professionals in the disciplines Donald Smith, Alumni Association ceived an Award of Merit for special of alumni relations, communication Director won an Award of Merit in and fund raising. fl!) On Campus - July 2000 ANNOUNCING MALE & FEMALE ATHLETES OF THE YEAR

Swimming star Kicker Vencill and Notre Dame pool records in the 50, 100 the most pOints by a WKU junior (593) basketball standout ShaRae Mansfield and 200 free events. and most rebounds in a season (339). have been named the 1999-2000 Western Vencill is the sixth Hilltopper swim­ Mansfield ranked second in the coun­ Kentucky Un iversity Male and Female mer, and second in as many years, to win try with 22 double-doubles and became Athletes of the Year. The pair were recog­ Athlete-of-the-Year honors. Travis only the second Western player to aver­ nized in cere monies held rece ntly on Mandigo ea rned the award last yea r. age a double-double for an entire season. campus. Mansfield, a Louisville junior, was the In addition , she scored in double figures Vencill, a Ri chmond, Ky. Senior, was Lady Toppers' Most Valuable Player after in all 32 Lady Topper games, extending named the Hilltoppers' Most Valuable being named a third-team All-American her current streak to 56 consecutive Swimmer fo r the third consecutive year by the Women's Basketball News Service. games. She was also named to three all­ after qualifying for the U.S. Olympic trials She was also a unanimous all-Sun Belt tournament teams this year, including the in the I DO -yard freestyle. He also qualified Conference selection and a three-time Sun Belt Tournament squad . for the NCAA Tournament, finishing 23rd Sun Belt Player of the Week, the first Lady Mansfield is the 12th women's basket­ in the 100 freestyle. Topper ever to be so honored. ball player to be named Athlete of the The Model High School product also A graduate of Manual High School in Yea r, but the first si nce Gwen Doyle owns school records in the 100 and 200- Louisville, Mansfield led the Sun Belt in ea rned the award in 1995. Wi th 12 Ath­ yard freestyle events and was undefeated scoring (18.5 ppg). rebounding (10.6 rpg) lete-of-the-Year honorees in the 27-yea r in the regular season in the 100 free . He and field goal percentage (55.6%). ra nking history of the award , the women's basket­ set a National Independent Conference in the top 45 nationally in all three ca t­ ball program now has the most winners Championship record in the 100 freestyle egories. She also se t school records for of any sport on the Hill. and was named the NIC Swimmer of the Year aft er winning the 50, 100 and 200- yard freestyle events. In addition, he was named the Most Outstanding Swimmer at the Notre Dame Invi tational, setting

WOMEN'S STUDIES PRESENTS AWARDS

The Women's Studies Program at Wes tern Kentucky University presented fi ve awards to facu lty and students re­ PHOTO BY RON RlUO cen tly at its annual awards luncheon. Larry Danielson, a folk studies pro­ CONCRETE CANOE TEAM fessor in the Department of Modern lan­ WINS REGIONAL COMPETITION guages and Intercultural Studies, re­ ceived the catherine Coogan Ward Femi­ Western Kentucky University's Concrete Canoe Team, "Y2Kanoe" won the Ohio Val­ nist Action Award. Danielson is a native ley Regional Concrete Canoe Competition making it the fifth straight in the region that of Lindsborg, Kan. includes schools in Kentucky and Ohio. Pa tricia L. Jaggers, a Smiths Grove Western swept both the academic and athletic portions of the contest and defeated junior, received the Seneca Falls Per­ the University of Kentucky, Ohio State University and the University of Ci ncinnati. sonal Empowerment Award and the Western civil engineering students have participated in the event for eight years. A Catherine C. Ward Scholarship. She is the new and improved canoe is designed and built each yea r. Team adviser Matt Dettman wife of Kelly Jaggers and the daughter of says the competition bu ilds more than a concrete vessel; it builds teamwork, problem Pleas and Dorothy Lindsey of solving and time management sk ills. Brownsv ille. Primary team members included: Kerra Sykes, a Morgantown senior; Heath Doggett, Patricia Fields, a Bowling Green se­ a Guthrie senior; Scott Neighbors, a Bowling Green junior; Rich Slocum, a Bowling Green nior, received the Va lere Scott Scholar­ senior; Jared Ford, a Bowling Green senior; Chad Ford, a Bowling Green junior; Shane ship. She is the daughter of Cordia Fields Collins, a Bowling Green se nior; Aaron Terry, an Elizabethtown junior; Eric Donan, a Keel of Morgantown and the late Carl Greensburg senior; Tracy Crume, an Olaton senior; Deneatra Flener, a Morgantown Fields. sophomore; Clay Ellis, a Beaver Dam junior; Jason Widstrom, a junior from Preston, Olivia Smith, a Bowling Green gradu­ Conn. ate st udent, received the Graduate Schol­ Others involved included: Lucas Siavey, a Scottsville senior; Jason Sparks, a arship. She is the daughter of Deborah Woodburn junior; Luke Ritter, a Bowling Green junior; Ryan Pregel, a senior from Skinner and Gary Skinner of Bardstown. Gallatin, Tenn.; Scott Tucker, a Florence senior; and Jared Kaufman, a Russellville junior.

Western Kentucky University 0 The following appointments, promo­ Agriculture Sharon Ann Mutter, Professor tions, and retirements were approved Nevil C. Speer, Associate Professor james Farley Norman, by the WKU Board of Regents at its Associate Professor regular quarterly meeting in May. Allied Health and Human Services Public Health james Dean May, Associate Professor Michael D. Ballard, Associate Professor Faculty Appointments Biology Accounting ond Finance Shivendra Vikram Sahi, Tenure Christopher L. Brown, Associate Professor Allied Health and Human Services Assistant Professor Communication james Dean May, Assistant Professor Agriculture Kay E. Payne, Professor Community College Byron Barrington Sleugh, Community College Assistant Professor Deborah M. Lively, Instructor Deborah M. Lively, Assistant Professor Freda L. Mays, Instructor Art Freda L. Mays, Assistant Professor Timothy E. Miller, Instructor Matthew L. Tullis, Assistant Professor Timothy E. Miller, Assistant Professor Linda Sue Todd, Instructor Linda Sue Todd, Assistant Professor Biology Consumer and Family Sdences Computer Sdence T. Keith Philips, Assistant Professor Danita Mignon Kelley, Carol White Wilson, Assistant Professor Chemistry Assistant Professor Consumer and Family Sdences Robin Blaine Reed , Assistant Professor Engineering Technology Danita Mignon Kelly, Associate Professor Computer Sdence Rodney G. Handy, Assistant Professor Engineering Technology Chun Shen, Instructor History Rodney G. Handy, Associate Professor Consumer ond Family Sdences Patricia H. Minter, Assistant Professor History Bagher Moghadam, Assistant Professor Integrative Studies Patricia H. Minter, Associate Professor in Teacher Education Economics and Marketing Industrial Technology Beverly joan Boulware, Michelle W. Trawick, Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Daniel Dow jackson, Associate Professor Donald W. Collins, Associate Professor English Murat Tiryakioglu, Associate Professor L. Dale Rigby, Instructor, Assistant Integrative Studies Library Public Services Professor with Doctorate in Teacher Education Charles Hyde Smith, Assistant Professor Public Health Beverly joan Boulware, Management and Dixie L. Atkinson, Instructor, Assistant Associate Professor Information Systems Professor with Doctorate Library Public Services Linda English Parry, Associate Professor Integrative Studies Charles Hyde Smith, Associate Professor Mathematics in Teacher Education Management amd joyce Lyn Miller, Associate Professor janet Fugate, Instructor Information Systems Music Sodology Gabriel F. Buntzman, Professor Mary Elizabeth Wolinski, Amy C. Krull , Instructor, Assistant Linda Ellis johnson, Professor Assistant Professor Professor with Doctorate Zubair M. Mohamed, Professor john Musalia, Instructor, Assistant Mathematics Professor with Doctorate Grant Funded Wanda j . Weidemann, Professor Appointments Faculty Promotions Music Biology Accounting and Finance Mary Elizabeth Wolinski, David jeffery McCauley, Part-time, Associate Professor Temp. Technician/ Paraprof. Nace R. Magner, Professor Psychology Sally L. Kuhlenschmidt, Professor

$ On Campus - July 2000 Career Services Center Wi lliam D. woods, Part-time Regular Controller Barbara Mayse Hanson, Part-time, Service/ Maintenance-Building Kenneth Bernard Baushke, Manager, Pur- Temp. Pror. Non-Faculty chasing/ Accounts Payable Melanie Grayce Smity, Part-time, Temp. Staff Appointments Janet N. Haynes, Payroll Associate Clerica l/ Secretarial Holly Z. Milam, Buyer Admissions And Academic Services Robert L. Pearson, Shipping and Receiv­ College of Education Andrew R. Dowdell, ing Associate and Behavior Sdences Admissions Assistant Deborah Sue Richardson, Orfice Associ ­ Gaye Jolly, Orfice Assistant Rhonda Y. Hibbitt, ate Admissions Counselor Educational Television Services Educational Television Services Peter L. Kirchorr, Development Orficer / Athletics Micah D. Lunsrord, Part-time Regular Public Broadcasting Duane B. Hall, Assistant Coach Tech/ Parapror. Donald A. Noel, Part-time, Regular James E. Clark, Associate Director Gwyn R. Sutherland, Part-time Tech/ Parapror. Tech.lParapror. Biology Geography and Geology Tammi R. Farrell, Orfice Assistant Engineering Technology Thomas Boykin Brackman, Ronald J. Ri zzo, Electronic Support Resea rch Hydrologist Building Services Specialist Kristi A. Hancock, Part-time, Martha Jean Adamson, Attendant Reg. Service / Maintenance Cassandra Thomasena Bailey, Attendant English Autumn L. Holloway, Part-time, Dorinda S. Basham, Attendant Lisa Ann Epley, Part-time, Reg. Service/ Maintenance Autra Y. Beasley, Attendant Regular Clerical/ Secretarial Denny L. Hurfines, Part-time, Gracie L. Beasley, Attendant Extended Campus - Owensboro Reg. Service / Maintenance Kurt C. Byrd, Attendant Cam mie Ann Johnson, Part-time, Kevin Randolph Cowles, Attendant Julie Marie Cecil -Hagan, Part-time Reg. Service/ Maintenance Johanna J. Driver, Attendant Regular Clerical!Secretarial Valarie B. McPherson, Part-time, Alice Faye Fields, Attendant Linda Westerfield, Part-time Reg. Service/ Maintenance Tyrone M. Harpool, Attendant Regular Service/ Maintenance Colin J. Thorton, Part-time, Deborah F. Howard , Attendant Fadlities Fiscal Services Reg. Service/ Maintenance Shirley Ann Jones, Attendant Norene Lacefield, Attendant Kathy Y. Price, Orfice Assistant Integrative Studies Jarret W. Lee, Attendant Graduate Studies in Teacher Education Jea nette L. Nelson, Attendant Sue Ann Skipworth, Specialist Susan Jeanette Miller, Part-time, Dorothy Ann Sizemore, Attendant Regular Clerical/ Secretarial Micah W. Stalions, Attendant Housing and Residence Life Rodney Shawn Warthan, Attendant Physics and Astronomy Delonia Jackson, Full-time Temporary pror. Non-Faculty Sherman o. Adelson, Full-time, Career Services Center Temporary Technician/ Parapror. Cassandra Denise Watts, Human Resources John B. Fitzgerald, Research Assistant Orfice Assistant Betty Berniece Grammer, Part-time Tem­ T/TAS- Head Start Chemistry porary Clerical/ Secretarial John Lok, Part -time Enitan Veronica Campbell, Part-Time Xiao Peng, Part-time Regular Clerical! Secretarial Regular Tech.lParapror. Temporary Technician/ Parapror. Mirela Colakovic, Part-time Intramural and Recreational Sports College Heights Foundation Regular Tech.lParapror. William Eugene Bai ley, Orfice Associate Sue D. Miller, Part-time Amber Yolanda Lee , Part-time Sally Watson Ferguson, Part-time Regular Regular Clerical/ Secretarial Regular Tech/ parapror. Tech.lParapror. Joyce A. Lopez, Teacher Community College Cynthia Polson Moore, Part-time Regular Clara Elizabeth Lyons, Part-time Tech.lParapror. Regular Tech.lParapror. Cathy H. Abell, Full-timeTemporary Kiran Sahi, Part- time, Pror. Non-Faculty Library Public Services Regular Tech.lParapror. Continuing Education Crystal Dawn Boston, Part-time Temp. Virginia D. Winston, Part-time Sonya Leigh Kelly, Orfice Assistant Service/ Maintenance Regular Tech.lParapror. Roberta S. Parrigin, Program Coordinator

Western Kentucky University ., Maintenance Services Integrative Studies in Frank A. Billings, Boiler Operator Teacher Education Shannon D. Camden, Ann Curry Rurr, Proressor, June 30 Zone Maintenance Technician Michael A. Scott, Boiler Operator Management and Information Systems Men 's Basketball Carol R. Graham, Assistanl Proressor Gary Lee Aspin, Part-time Regular Clerical/ Secretarial Modern Languages and Intercultural Studies Network Camputing and Communications ' Raul H. Padilla, Associate Proressor, July I Lori Jane Douglas, Coordinator Nursing Office of the Provost ' Donna H. Bussey, Assistant Proressor, and Academic Affairs July I LaDonna LOy Hunton, Academic Budget Billie Jo McKenzie, Associate Proressor, and Account Analyst May 3 1 Student Finandal Assistance PE and Recreation Linda Sue Dillard, Electronic Inrormation Ticket Sales ' William Gordon Kummer, Proressor, Coordinator James E. Cope, Manager June 30 WKU Bookstore Burch Oglesby, Proressor, July I Shawna Kristin cawthorn, Manager Retirements President's Hamel Fadlities Management WKU Foundation Art Altar Ree Heater, Housekeeper, April 30 Elashia J. Martin, Part-time Temporary Ivan E. Schiererdecker, Proressor, Clerical/ Secretarial May31 Psychology Bui/ding Services ' Lynn Fred Clark, Proressor, July I Staff Promotions Thomas Allen, Attendant, April 30 ' Dorsey Dean Grice, Associate Prores- sor, July I Controller David L. Anderson, Attendant, Jan . 3 I Madis Jewell Garrison, Attendant, John Earl Warden, Supervising, School of Journalism Dec. 3 1 and Broadcasting Shipping and Receiving Glenda Rhea Price, Supervisor, Jan . 3 1 ' Michael Morse, Proressor, Jan . I Jewel Tarrence, Attendant, Dec. 31 Economics and Marketing ' Carolyn F. Stringer, James Richard Shannon, Co-Chair Chemistry Associate Proressor, July I Library Public Services ' John W. Reasoner, Proressor, July I Sodology Barbara W. Smith, Supervisor, College of Sdence, Technology Kathleen A. Kaleb, Proressor, June 30 Circulation Desk and Health Student Health Service John Walter Smith, Supervisor, Instru- Maintenance Services Nancy J. Dargo, Starr Nurse, May 31 ment Shop Operations, June 30 Gregory A. Fulks, Boiler Operator Bessie Elizabeth Rush , Associate Direc- Network Computing English tor, May 31 and Communications ' John Reiss, Assistant Proressor, July I WKU Bookstore Christopher M. Harmon, Senior Geography and Geology Rickie Z. Ashby, Supervisor, Computer Microcomputing Consultant ' Albert J. Petersen, Proressor, July I Sales, Apri l 30 Susan Sanborn, Director, Telecommunications Government , Optional Retirements ' John D. Parker, Proressor, July I Student Health Service Information provided by the Bessie Elizabeth Rush , Graduate Studies Department of Human Resources. Associate Director Bettie J. Johnson, Starr Assistant, Jan . 31

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