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This Newsletter is brought to you for free and open access by TopSCHOLAR®. It has been accepted for inclusion in WKU Archives Records by an authorized administrator of TopSCHOLAR®. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Vol. 4 No. 15 • 1'1IblKdtion For WKU LKlIity dnd St,lft • NOH'IllI1l'r 16, IY94 .... ill WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY Major gifts will involve campus partnership

The Western Kentucky Univer· These funds are clearly identi­ College Heights Foundation, nor from the 1993-94 fund balance. sity Board of Regents at its regu­ fied in the annual financial state­ does it in any way affect the funds Projects funded include larly quarterly meeting Oct. 28 ments and audit report of the which have been entrusted to the $350,000 fo r a major gift cam­ endorsed a conceptual plan for a College Heights CHF by supportive paign and marketing plan, major gift fund raising campaign. Foundation :::::::=:::;. alumni and friends $300,000 for instructional equip­ The plan will be a partnership (CHF) as ~ who have shared ment, $150,000 for equipment with faculty, staff and administra­ custodial their resources to for Facilities Management, tors and businesses, alumni and funds, and benefit and encourage $100,000 in matching funds for the Western Kentucky University the arrange­ deser:ving students. He interactive television and Foundation, said Robert M. ment under the also stressed that the two $75,000 to remodel the Journal­ Rutledge fi, vice president for agreement was foundations were separate ism Department. The Univer­ Institutional Advancement. made to be of entities. Sity will still maintain a fund The campaign will augment an service to the reserve of about $4 million; already healthy annual fund­ University, • Approved a set of priori ties raising campaign by challenging said Dr. Dero "We intend to make to the building of the 1995-96 alumni and friends to actively Downing, absolutely certain budget. They include increas­ participate in a major fund-raising CHF presi­ that every penny ing funding for instruction, campaign, Rutledge said. dent. within the Col~ research and libraries; enhanc­ "This plan will significantly It was lege Heights ing faculty and staff salaries; increase private support. for the under­ Foundation enhancing student retention; University over the next five to 10 stood which has been enhancing minority student years," he said, adding that as the from the placed there by recruitment; funding for Presi­ plan matures, the cost of raising outset supportive dent Thomas C. Meredith's money will decrease. that friends, and all "Moving to a New Level While A more detailed plan will be these funds future gifts, will be Keeping Old Traditions" initia­ brought to the regents in January. remain subject to protected and administered tive; and campus maintenance Regents also approved the call by the University where they by the College Heights Foundation and transfer of about $3.9 million in will be administered by the in compliance with the donor's • Approved creating the posi­ endowment and development Western Kentucky University expressed wishes at the time the tions of staff assistant in the assets to the Western Kentucky Foundation. gifts are made," Dr. Downing said. Office of International Pro­ University Foundation. Dr. Downing said this action In other business, the Board: grams, trust accountant in does not adversely affect the • Approved allocating $1.6 million Institutional Advancement and Louisville bank to provide fire safety coordinator in Facili­ WKU Foundation custodial ties Management. & investment services WKU Public Radio wins 10 AP awards, Bingham award; surpasses $94,000 Trustees of the Western Kentucky Happy Thanksgiving . University Foundation at its .b fund-raising, membership goal r regularly scheduled Board meet­ to all' WKU Faculty ing last month interviewed 12 The public radio service of WKU has won 10 awards in its class from the candidates for custodial and Associated Press of Kentucky at the fall meeting of the Kentucky Broad­ and Staff! investment management services casters Association in Lexington. and selected PNC Bank of Louis~ ville to provide these services for In addition to the winning contest entries, which ranged from best the WKU Foundation. newscast and best breaking spot news storY, WKU's station was recog~ In other business, the Board nized with an award for the number of contributions it makes to the received a report by the nominat­ Associated Press news desk as well as the KBA's Meritorious Service ing committee as it moves to Award. establish a profile for potential The Public Radio Service also recently won the 1994 Barry Bingham trustees and finalize the process Media Award, presented by the Kentucky Psychiatric Association for for trustee appointment. outstanding reporting on topics related to mental illness. "We are pleased to provide Reporter Kevin Ingram and News Director Dan Modlin produced the these services for the benefit of winning series, Silence and Signals. The three-day broadcast addressed Western Kentucky University," a number of concerns relating to youth suicide in Kentucky. said Steve Catron, chair of the Foundation Board. "Our Board Western's Public Radio Service includes WKYU-FM in Bowling Green, members have spent countless WKPB-FM in Henderson/Owensboro, WDCL-FM in Somerset and WKUE hours to assist the movement of in Elizabethtown. Western as it continues its quest The station ended its faU membership drive Nov. 5 after raising a total and strives for excellence." of $94,323 in pledges. The goal for the drive was $94,000. On Campus Western Kentucky University November 16, 1994

Regents appoint Family Holiday Pops, Deborah Tomes Friday, Dec. 2, 8 p.m.! Wilkins University The Bowling Green Western Council, Executive Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Christopher Assistant Norton, Associate Professor of Music at WKU, will present Family to the President Holiday Pops, a diverse program on Deborah Tomes Wilkins began Friday, Dec. 2 at 8 p.m. in Van duties Nov. 10 as University Meter Auditorium. Counsel for Western Kentucky Sponsored by Southern Welding The Department of Music University. Supply Company, the program will Presents The University's Board of greet the holiday season and treat Regents approved the appoint­ the family to nutcrackers and The Bowling Green­ ment at its regular quarterly carolers, "fiddlin' and dancio,'" old meeting Oct. 28. Wilkins will Western Choral Society and men in red and kids on stage (from 01'chestra also serve as executive assistant St. Joseph School in Bowling to President Thomas C. Meredith. Green) storytelling and merry Under the direction of The1982 WKU graduate has music, something everybody will D,·. Gal)' McKercher been a partner in the Bowling Dtborah Tomes Wilkins like. Green law firm of Campbell, Photo by Bob Skipper Joel Whittinghill, a WKU senior Kerrick & Grise since 1993. She from Fordsville, Ky., eight-time Saturday, Nov. 19, 1994 has also been an instructor in Warren County and Kentucky bar state champ on mandolin, fiddle 8:00 p.m. WKU's paralegal program and a associations, the Bowling Green and guitar will perform with New Van Meter Auditorium domestic relations commissioner. Noon Lions Club and Leadership Generation, a group which in­ Wilkins is a member of the Bowling Green. cludes Whittinghill, his brother, Jeff Cantata Academica and sister, Anita and Byron by Benjamin Britten Mass in G Sowders, also winners of bluegrass Campus Forum Today Private Fund-Raising by Franz Schubert band championships in Kentucky, £Xu/tate jubilate November 16, 1994 Indiana and Tennessee. . by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 3 p.m. For ticket information, call 782- ARTS. Admission is $8; 53 for Grise Hall Auditorium featured soloists students. Jerrold Pope A special reminder: shuttle Athletics Patricia Schlicht service will be provided to Van Ray Boling Finance and Administration Meter Hall starting at 7 p.m. from Institutional Advancement the parking lot at 14th and Chest­ For ticket information caU 745-5915 Student Affairs nut St l Internal Auditor See you there! Education Commissioner Boysen chats on campus about KERA Kentucky's Education Com­ "Robert Frost said that a good the importance also of knowledge tan£." Boysen said within the next missioner, Dr. Thomas Boysen, poem begins in delight and ends of basic math skills and how to six months, there will be "very visited WKU on Oct. 26, and in wisdom, and that's what a apply them, also in groups. solid research" reported indepen­ during a breakfast meeting on really good education should do "Early indications are that dently on the technical validity campus told his audience of too," said Boysen, adding that "We students are doing better in math, and reliability of testing," and WKU students and faculty that need to be sending the message better than in the other areas, results will be "very high," he the top challenge among Ameri­ from the very earliest days that the except perhaps for reading," predicted. can High School Educators today education you get is the education Boysen said. "I think if students come out of is motivating their students. you create." Complimenting WKU's technol­ secondary school and hit a very Speaking on The K£RA Gradu­ He emphasized also that active ogy program in preparing teachers different environment, it won't be ate, Boysen told the group learning is important. to acquaint their students with use good for them and it won't be motivation is one reason imple­ KERA is also devoted to making of computers, Boysen said when good for you," Boysen told his mentation of the Kentucky students more literate, Boysen he speaks to new teachers about WKU audience, adding that the Education Reform Act is impor­ said, concentrating writing, read­ KERA he doesn't think they feel research emphasis in KERA needs tant. ing and on thinking. the stress that some veteran teach­ "to continue to be placed on the One of the characteristics of He said assessments at the ers have about reform. research interests Of higher educa­ The KERA Graduate is to be a various levels are based a great "Computers are such an interac­ tion and focus in the most impor­ more active leamer, Boysen said, deal on students' writings to tive medium as opposed to televi­ tant places. I suggest in this and it is an important task of the assess basic skills and their abili­ sion, which has been a passive accountability dialogue that's high school and higher educa­ ties to apply those skills, and also medium," Boysen said. going on, a place in higher educa­ tion teacher to evoke that kind of on writing portfolios. "Higher Education is helping a tion for more overt student ac­ participation from students, the "We have the clearest writing great deal by acknowledging the countability," he said, suggesting Commissioner said. standards in the country," Boysen testing system for an additional a testing take place at the end of Boysen outlined a number of said. means of placement and scholar­ the student's second-year, sopho­ early school programs KERA is "More active, more literate and ships," Boysen said, adding: more level. supporting, programs he called more numerate and more collabo­ "That's sending a message to the "delight starts." rative," Boysen said, talking about high schools that this is impor-

2 On Campus Western Kentucky University }Jovernber16,1994

Western Kentucky University Theatre

The Departments of Music and Dance Present

A Day for Dancing

By Lloyd Pfautsch and Seasonal Carols

University Chamber Singers and Russell Miller Theatre Dance Company Ivan Wilson Center for Fine Arts Tuesday, November 29, 1994 Free Admission RUSSELL H. MILLER THEATRE 8:00p.m. November 15, 16, 17,18 and 19 at 8:00 pm Sunday, November 20 at 3:00 pm Tickets $5.00 ($3.00 for students/senior citizens) Sox Office opens November 10: call 502 . 745-3121 Student-Alumni Phonathon is success for information call 502 . 745- 5845 With more than $257,000 in pledges, the annual Student-Alumni Phonathon at Western Kentucky University has ended aanother record­ breaking fund drive. Donald Smith, coordinator of the annual fund and the Phonathon, said the fundraiser's goal of $250,000 was exceeded the last night of calling. The final pledge total of $257,200 surpasses last year's record total by more than $30,000. More than 700 volunteers called about 30,000 WKU alumni over the Wut past several weeks for pledges of financial support for the University's academic programs. More than 7,000 aluIlUli pledged to give to the Phonathon, Smith said, including more than 2,000 new donors.

Chemistry gets fellowship funds ( 0 I!'!> )ometimes looking at art is like swimming: you can't do it The Thermal Analysis Laboratory in WKU's Department of Chemistry without getting your feet wet. The Aqueous '94 exhibit is the has received funds for two fellowships from one of the country's lead­ perfect opportunity for art·lovers and novices alike to get into the ing manufacturers of polymers, Huntsman Packaging Corp. Huntsman swim of art, Come see the best watercolors in the nation, and jump in with both feet! is providing $6,000 a year to establish the Huntsman Thermal Analysis Fellowships which will provide summer stipends of $3,000 each for two Aqueous '94 students. October 9-November 20 The Sp>n.\O,..j (,y Kontudy W,'o!'COlo< 5o<""Y Research activities will focus on the application of thermal analysis i>«,.nl«l byT<>m Hn,,,,,"1 aon. Kentucky for polymers and will be directed by Dr. Charles Lee, a visiting profes­ Museum sor in the Chemistry Department. Dr. Lee has 29 years of industrial Discover it for yourself! polymer experience As an example of prospective research activities, a method of accu­ rately determining the calcium carbonate content in polyethylene film has been developed through the cooperative efforts of the Thermal Analysis Laboratory and Huntsman Packaging Corp. in Bowling Green The phonebooks are here!! within the past year. .:-- • .!Ii@p The Huntsman Group is a Fortune 500 company and is the largest '<. • • .. ~ l' @lI Pick up copies in the University Relations Office, privately held chemical company in the United States. The Bowling 'fj, I "" WAB 119 Green plant is one of 76 plants worldwide. .' .

3 On Campus Western Kentucky University November 16, 1994

The Bovvling Green College By Bob Skipper, Coordinator of News Services ness fraternities provides the student with an The Bowling Green College of Business opportunity to refine interpersonal and leader­ Administration at Western is continuing the ship skills. rich heritage fostered by its predecessor, the Some of the organizations available at West­ Bowling Green Business University. The ern include: American Marketing Association, "BU," well known for the outstanding success Beta Alpha Psi, Beta Gamma Sigma, Data of its graduates in the world of business, Processing Management Association, Delta operated as a private college from 1874 to 1963 Sigma Pi, Financial Management Association, when it merged with Western. Institute of Management Accountants, Omi­ The primary mission of the College is to cron Delta Epsilon, Phi Beta Lambda and provide programs of study leading to bacca· Society for Human Resource Management. laureate and master's degrees within the Students also can sharpen their skills College's five departments: accounting, working off campus, Dr. Brown said. economics, finance and computer information "Graduate and senior level under­ systems, management and marketing. graduate students have an oppor­ "Baccalaureate programs build upon a firm tunity to work in a consulting liberal arts education with the capacity with small busi­ professional theory and appli- nesses and government ...... ~ . . cations necessary for creative agenCies in the south ...... -;- . ... - and rational decision making central Kentucky : . . .' . in the business world," ac­ area through the cording to Dr. J. Michael University's Institute Brown, Dean of the College. for Economic Devel­ opment and Public The Service," he said. Alumni have been active Programs in supporting the College. Their The baccalaureate pro­ generosity has led to the establish­ grams are accredited by the ment of two endowed professorships­ American Assembly of the D.O. Lessenberry Professorship and the Collegiate Schools of Business Meany-Holland Professorship. (AACSB). One of only 305 such coileges, The Lessenberry Professorship, currently accreditation further enhances the College's held by Dr. John Stallard, is named for Barren reputation for providing the highest level of The Faculty County, Ky., native David Daniel Lessenberry, quality in its business programs. "This means a distinguished teacher, author and speaker. that the College has satisfied national stan­ The fa culty of the College continue an active The Meany-Holland Professorship, currently dards regarding curriculum, faculty qualifica­ role in teaching, service and research. Out­ held by Dr. Janet Colbert, is named for James R. tions and resources for computer and library standing teaching awards, service-related Meany and J.C. Holland, Bowling Green facilities," Dr. Brown said. activities (including consulting), and research Business University graduates and faculty productivity are among the accomplishments members who were instrumental in the devel­ The Graduate Programs of the faculty. Research productivity is notable opment of the public accounting profession in as numerous faculty present their research the Bowling Green area. At the graduate level, the master of arts findings at various distinguished professional For ideas on how you can influence the program in economics emphasizes contempo­ business-related conferences throughout the quality of education at Western KentUl.ky rary economic issues while the master of arts country. University, contact Dean J. Michael Brown at in education program offers either a major or a The College annually recognizes its faculty in (502) 745-6311 or R.M. (Bob) Rutledge, Vice minor in economics. the areas of teaching, research and public President for Institutional Advancement, at The recently established the master of pro­ service. The recipients for the 1993-94 aca­ (502) 745-6208. fessional accountancy degree supports entry demic year include: Dr. Dawn Bolton, market­ into the accounting field. "The program ing assistant professor, teaching; Dr. Brian enables students to satisfy the lSD-hour educa­ Goff, economics associate professor, research, tional requirement to sit for the Certified and Dr. Lawrence Finley, management profes­ Public Accountant examination," Dr. Brown sor, public service. said. Students in the College of Business Adminis­ The College benefits from the guidance of an tration are given many opportunities to en­ advisory council composed of regional and hance their classroom learning with real-world national business leaders. This council helps experiences, both on and off campus. keep the College in touch with the trends, Participation in professional organizations is concerns and needs in the world of business strongly encouraged. A variety of departmen­ today. tal clubs, professional associations and busi-

4 On Campus Western Kentucky University November 16, 1994 of Business Adm.inistration College of Business Administration Advisory Council

John T. Newton, Advisory Council Chair Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer Kentucky Utilities Corp. Lexington, KY

Nelda Barton Collings, President Health Systems Inc. Corbin, KY

Wilmer Cooksey, Plant Manager General Motors Corvette Plant Bowling Green, KY

John B. Holland, President and Chief Operating Officer Fruit of the Loom Bowling Green, KY Fillley C. Crisc Hall is the home of the Bowling Creen College of Busir,ess Admillistration (It WKU. The blli/dillg is named ill 1101l0r of the late ~Deall· of Western, Imvillg begull his career teaching English alld /...IItill ill 1913, alld retirillg as Deall in 1959. E. James Ising, Vice President, Marketing Services Commonwealth Life Insurance Co. Louisville, KY Bonnie Swayze, Patricia Wolpert, Vice President of Sales General Manager Northern New England Steve Kavanaugh, Plant Manager Alliance Rubber Co. Trading Area Eaton Corp. Franklin, KY IBM Corp. Bowling Green, KY Waltham,MA

Harold E. KeIJey, Don Vitale, Attorney at Law President and Chief Operating Officer Ashland, KY DESA International Departments in the College Bowling Green, KY Raymond Newton, Plant Manager of Business Administration James River Corp. Mayor Johnny D. Webb, Bowling Green, KY Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Accounting Southern School Supply Leon Page, Chairman Bowling Green, KY Economics Franklin Bank and Trust Co. Finance and Franklin, KY Computer Information Systems Dwight Patterson, Management Director of R&D, Extruded Prod ucts Empire Berol USA Marketing Shelbyville, TN

State Rep. Jody Richards, Owner Superior Books mc. _Looking/or something to do? Bowling Green, KY elill tM C,."",,,, Eoatts UM for the "'tnt 4ditrl.tia Off Cllfffpu'. Rondal Shrewsbury, Manager WefL (Wntml', e.".".. , Evtftts Li_> i,."""'" Baird, Kurtz and Dobson "d""u I'KOrtV.II luting 0lctnnpfUactitJitin.lIIdt_ Bowling Green, KY ...... nnrarl " uau,"- the.tre prHlICtiOtJI "'"' sp0rtirf6 David A. Stanley, It', ucot..ud fHdc/y by leffYmutglow , CtHmIbM­ Vice President and Chief Financial Officer tor of RIllito fIIIUI TV Se",icn. iff the Offia. of Acordia Senior of the Southeast mc. lhI/Wtfity Rellltio"• . Louisville, KY Dud C620, ."J. flIIA ord ",h.", IuIppmJlr.g t~"'"

5 On Campus Western Kentucky University ~overnber16,1994

ARTS, HUMANITIES AND Phillip S. Montgomery, Assistant Machine Operator SOCIAL SCIENCES Football Coach Communiution .lind Bro.ll dc.lls ting Lee Murray, Assistant Football Coach EDUCATION AND Janice Allenburger, Instructor Albert Seibert, Asssistant Men's Basket- BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES ball Coach Milituy Science The Personnel File Mike Settles, Assistant Football Coach Joum.lliism Jacqueline Crum, Departmental Robert Bridges, Visiting Assistant Jeff True, Men's Tennis Coach Secretary Professor Marc Ziegler, Baseball Coach Physical Education and Recre.lltion Music ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Senior Departmental Secretary Tod Kerstetter, Instructor Interniltional Programs Dr. Mary Wolinski, Assistant Professor Kimberly Diehl, International Student SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY Adviser AND HEALTH Tht following paso/mel dumge; ha pt bwr ACADEM IC SERVICES Lorrie Helson, Senior Departmental FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION approved by II¥ BooIrri of Rrgmls III ils "8u/or Community College Secretary qUllrln-ly ma-l ing Oct, 28. Li nda Todd, Instructor Busines5 Services Melissa Williams, Instructor Marshall Gray Jr., Manager of Postal Chemistry Services Faculty Appoinbnenls Bart McClure, Chemical Supplies Technician BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Sabbatical Leave Human Resources Accounting ARTS. HUMANITIES AND Tony Glisson, Director Engineering Technology Mark Ross, Assistant Professor SOCIAL SCIENCES Loretta K. Mosier, Senior Departmental Dr. John Petersen, Professor, ]995 Fall Institutional Research Secretary EDUCATION AND Semester Ann Mead, Director BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES Nursing Consumer .lnd Family Sciences Promotions Telephone Communications Angelyn B. Drexler, Administra tive Nikki Feilner, Instructor Rae Stevens, Director Or. Patricia Minter, History, Assistant Secretary Dr. Treva Mitchell, Associate Professor Professor STUDENT AFFAIRS University Libraries Educational Leadei'8hip New Temporary Grant Counseling Services Center Dr. Donald DeMoulin, Associate Patty Collins, Staff Psychologist Library Public Services Professor Funded Positions Robin Hanks, Library Assistant IV Dr. Nancy Loposer. Associate Professor INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY STUDENT AFFAIRS In5litute for Economic Development AND HEALTH CUeer Services Center Psychology .lind Public Service Allied He.llith .lind Human Services , Anne Ziegler, Administrati ve Secretary David Brieske, Assistant Professor Kimberly Hoffman, Special Projects Dr. Belt}' G. Dawson, Director of Social Coordinator Work Program Teacher Education Lynn Minton, Staff Assistant Public S.lIfety Meghan Tomaselli, Communications Dr. Janet Benton, Assistant Professor UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES Officer Suzanne Bow ling, lnstructor EDUCATION AND LibrillY Special Collections Dr. Donald Collins, Assistant Professor BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES Laura Harper Lee, Education Curator Student Health Service Elizabeth Cooksey, Instructor Psychology and Instructor Dr. Patricia Daniel, Assistant Professor Mark Graves, Data Analystl Data Entry Mary Janet Bryant, Medical Secretary Supervisor ACADEMIC SERVICES SCI ENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND HEALTH Academic Advising ilnd Retention Promotions Allied Health .lnd Human Servi<:e5 Trillning Uld Techniul Services Judith Grimm, Coordinator o f Tutoring Finance ~ nd Administr.ll tion Paula Wilkerson, Instructor Howard Davis Stone Jr., Adult Educa· Services for Student Athletes tion Specialist Kent A. Preston, Academic Adviser Business Services Chemistry Patricia Turner, Senior Secretary New Grant Funded Dr. Wei-Ming Lee, Visiting Professor Staff Promotions Dr. David Schilke, Visiting Assistant Appoinbnenls STUDENT AFFAIRS FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION Professor Tr.llining And TedmiCiI Services Career Services Center Sherri R. Meyer, Classroom Teacher Michael Hanner, Senior Administrative Purchasing Computer Science Secretary Mark A. Harris, Shipping and Receiving Howard Blauser, Instructor Nursing Manager Rebecut Roster, Instructor New Appoinbnent M.lIthem.lltics Carrie Morgan, Instructor Karen Gramling, Instructor STUDENT AFFAIRS Preston Gramling, Instructor Executive, Administrative and Admissions COMMUNITY COLLEGE Twyla Harris, Instructor Professional Staff James Anderson Wagoner, Assistant Robin Lovell, Senior Administrative Dr. Joyce L Miller, Assistant Professor Appoinbnenls Director Secretary Dr. Gary Wolske, Instructor OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT Classified Personnel Retirement Physics .li nd Astronomy Deborah T. Wilkins, University Counsel Appoinbnents Dr. Charles Animalu, Visiting Assistant Finance.1lnd Adminislr.1tion UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES Professor Athletics Facilities Management Dr. Sun.Yung Simon Chen, Visiting Allen C raig Biggs, Concessions and Jackie Pillow, Order Clerk Libruy Public Services Assistant Professor Facilities Manager Thomas Patrick Lyons, Assistant Purchuing Bettye Nichols, Library Assistant IV Football Coach Thomas Shane Davis, Senior Printer Jerri Lynne Thomas, Duplicating

6 On Campus Western Kentucky University November 16, 1994

Z ft Arts, Humani­ - ties and ..•• Social o Sciences o ENGLISH :I Dr. Ronald Eckard presented Models and Suggestions for Teacher Training ill ESL at the u annual southeast regional Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Conference in New Orleans last month. 18

Dr. Joe G laser participa ted in a six-week National Endowment for the Humannities • Summer Institute at Emory University. Visiting lecturers from outstanding Classics graduate programs from across the country conducted the intensive study of Virgil's Aeneid for selected college teachers from all over America. Education and Behavioral Sciences wku CONSUMER AND FAMILY SCIENCES Dr. Marilyn Casto presented Purpose and Meaning in Ea rly Period Rooms at the meeting of the Southeast Society of Architectural Histori­ ans in New Orleans. Dr. Casto also has been Feminist Social Work held at Westem la st July, elected to the group's board of directors. Finance and Administration co-convened by Bricker-Jenkins and Patricia EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION l ockett, former WKU social work faculty Dr. Joyce Rasdall presented Indoor Air Jerry Barnaby, Senior Producer/ Director / member. Quality Versus Energy Responsibility at the 1994 Writer for WKU's Educational Television Technical Conference of the Association of Services, has received a CINE Golden Eagle MATHEMATICS Home Equipment Educators last month in Award for the show, Victim of a Crime. Barry Bruson has been named an IMTP Northbrook, Ill. The piece is one of a fiv e-part Crime Preven­ Developer, an honor received through the ti on Series produced in cooperation with the Interactive Mathematics Text Project. IThe EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP Bowling Green Police Department and WKU IMTP is a program funded by IBM and NSF Dr. Delbert Hayden, Professor in the Coun­ Department of Public Safety. and administered through the Mathematical seling Programs, is one of fi ve appointed by The series targets the deaf and hearing Association of America. As a developer, Gov. Brereton Jones to serve on Kentucky's impaired through captioning. Brunson will receive the loan of a full-config· first Board of Certification for Marriage and Bamaby's piece will represent American ured IBM PS/ 2 computer and associated Family Therapists. He will serve a two-year video productions in international film and peripherals. He will use the computer equip­ term. video productions. ment in continuing to develop interactive The board has met regularly throughout the courseware for teaching undergraduate fall and is creating the guidelines for applica­ Science, Technology and mathematics. tions to be considered by the board. Health Tom Richmond presented Quasiorders, Dr. Aaron W. Hughey presented Beyond Pril1cipal Topologies, and Partially Ordered TQM: Liberation Management and the Student ALLIED HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Partit ions at Miami University's 22nd annual Affairs Professional at the 45th annual Southern Mary Bricker-Jenkins presented a Samuel S. Mathematics and Statistics Conference in Association of College Student Affairs Wurtzel Distinghished Lecture on Feminist Oxford, Ohio last month. (SACSA) conference Oct. 31-Nov. 3 in Nash­ Theory and Clinical Practice at Virginia Com­ ville, Tenn. monwealth University Oct. 27. Wanda Weidemann presented Active Learn­ Oct. 20 she co-presented Strategies for Ad­ ing in College Mathematics-Not Just for Methods TEACHER EDUCATION vancing Feminist Social Work Practice at the Courses Anymore, and conducted a workshop, Alice Mikovch has been presented with a national meeting of the National Association Using Active Learning ill Mathematics Content 1994 Mathematics Education Service and of Social Workers in Nashville, Tenn. The Courses for Pre-seroice Teachers at the Central Achievement Award by the Kentucky Council work was based on the experience and evalua­ Regional Conference of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. tion of the First, to be an annual, Institute for of Teachers of Mathematics in Omaha, Neb.

7 On Campus Western Kentucky University ~ovember16 , 1994

COMING UP 20 December 2 p.m.· Lady Topper Basketball. 1 Australian Nation, Diddle Arena, 3:30 p.m. - Curriculum Commit­ This calemtar is prepared from file UllifJerSily contact: Pam Herriford, 3542. tee. Mastl.'f Caltlldar coordinated by the Office of 3 p.m. Charles Smith, Professor U7lj~sity Reia/jolls. If you lu!w questions, of Music, in a recital of contempo­ rulditions or corrtctiOlls, please address them rary music for flute, piano and 2 to Lou Aline Beckham, Coordinator of Special guitar. Also featuring Janet Bass 8 p.m .• 10:30 p.m.. BGWSC Events, 745-2497. Smith, pianist, and composer­ Family Holiday Pops Concert, guitarist Mark Francis. Recital VMA, contact: Chris Norton, 5894...... ' Halt Ivan Wilson Center for Fine November Arts. Call Dept. of Music. 3751. 3 .. 4:30 p.m. - Men's Hilltopper Junior High School Speech 16 Basketball vs. Yugoslavia, Diddle 2 p.m. - Leadership for the 90s, Tournament, GeC, Grise, CH, Arena, contact: Pam Herriford, TCCW, contact: Judy Woodring, DUe 305, contact: Dr. Sandra 3542. Webb,4346. 6491. All WKU faculty a1ld staff 8 p.m. The Sea Gull, presented 21 are cordially i1lvited to by the Department of Theatre and 4 atte1ld a1l Alum1li Dance. See ad, page 8 p.m. - WKU Jazz Band Concert, Southern Kentucky Team Pen­ GCC Ballroom, contact: Marshall ning. 2 p .m. Agriculn.ual Exposi­ Associatio1l Holiday Party 17 Scott, 3751. tion Center. Forrest Jones, 843- Tuesday, December 6 10:30 a.m. Workshop sponsored 0055. from 1 u1ltil 5 p.m. at the by the Center for Teaching and 23 Craig AI.."",i Ce1lter. Learning. How to Help Students Thanksgiving Break Begins at 6 Food complimC1lts of Manage Test Anxiety. Potter Hall 12:30 p.m. Campus reopens Mon­ 11:30 a.m. WKU Women's Service 01le Credit U1Iio1l. 320. Presenters: Karl Laves & day, Nov. 28. Alliance, GCC 100, contact: Carol Associates. Call 6508. White, 3095. Please Come! 25 8 p.m. - WKU Music Department 18 6 p.m.• Lady Topper BB BG Prism Concert, VMA, contact: John 8 p.m. - Glenn Miller Orchestra, Bank Tip-Off Classic, Diddle Carmicheal, 5893. Capitol Arts Center, 782-2787. Arena, contact: Pa m Herriford, 10 p.m. - 2 a.m. - Student Activi­ 3542. ties Dance, Gee Ballroom, con­ B p.m. · Lady Topper BB vs. Looking for tact: Patty Witty, 5793. Duquesne, Diddle Arena, contact: InStructors Pam Herriford, 3542. The Department of Continuing 19 Education will be offering a wide 8 a.m. - National Assoc. of Black 26 variety of non-credit classes Journalists, Gee contact: Jim 4:30 p.m. - Men's Hilltopper BB starting in February, 1995. If you Highland,4143. vs. Arkansas Express, Diddle are interested in leading any Arena, contact: Pam Herriford, classes, or if you have any ideas 3542. for classes you'd like to teach, call OnCampus Susan Zimmerman, 745-1926. It On Campus is published biwedlyon 27 will help to have a list of d ays and W~s during the tu:.Vdemic year and times you would be available. 1 p.m.. Lady Topper BB Sports monJhly during the summer by 1M office Here are some of the proposed ojUnil./tMtY &/aJions: Soola EiS01l, Belle Double, Diddle Arena, classes: Delores Pregliasco Editor, FrnI Hen.ley, Director of contact: Pam Herriford, 3542. Building Self-Confidence 3 p.m.· Lady Topper BB MTSU t.htit>nSity R.d4iions. Sign-Language The Institute for Economic On Campus does not upmmt Imy vs Georgia, Diddle Arena, contact: Retirement Planning Pam Herriford, 3542. Development ".a.I inImsl group. If <>pi"-." Writing Your Will and Public Service stJdN in any ropy, mattrilJl is attributtd. Grant Writing We: resmx lhe righl to QCctpt or rtjtct,;my 29 Women and Leadership presents 8 p.m. - A Day for Dancing, Desktop Publishing For /JSIislnna in University RelDli0n8, Introduction to Microcomuters -. Chamber Singers and Dancers, Principles of Negotiation (Onta~'f~ VMA, contact: Gary McKercher, Car Maintenance 5915. Sports Officiating Dimlor Fred Hensley 4295 Basket Making Today, Nov. 16 On CAmpus Sheila Elson 5380 Landscaping for Wildlife at the Institute NtwS & Photo Smnen; 2355 Nashville Road Bob Skippn 4297 Publicslion Service; Last issue of 01/ Campus for Fall 1994 Speaker: Delores Pregliasco, Tom Melfcham 4295 Rsdio-TV Semas Wednesday, Dec. 7 Former Jefferson District Court Judge, Je!fYounglope 429S Attomey with Land.rum &: Shouse Law Deadline for dated material Firm .. Whether you are trying to get your Sptdal Ewnls toddler to eat or convincing the Haitian amI MtlSter CAlcndn r Monday, Nov. 28 military to disarm, the ability to negoti­ Lou Amu Beckham 2497 ate is critical to our rol e in an ever­ Send to: Sheila Eison, University Relations changing, complex world.Call 745-1900.

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