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This Newsletter is brought to you for free and open access by the University Publications at Encompass. It has been accepted for inclusion in EKU Update by an authorized administrator of Encompass. For more information, please contact [email protected]. EKUpdate A Newsletter for the Eastern Kentucky University Community. May 6, 2002 Volume 3 • Number 19 EKU Signs ‘2+2’ Transfer Agreements with LCC, CKTC EKU has recently signed several “This new 2+2 agreement represents many hours of work by faculty of both institutions,” “2+2 Seamless Education Agree- CKTC President Ron Baugh said. “This first ments” with Lexington Community agreement addresses majors in manufacturing- College and Central Kentucky Techni- related careers and is designed to provide graduates with the skills and attributes essential cal College that will make it easier for for this sector of our economy to grow and graduates from the two Lexington- remain healthy. Students entering CKTC will have based institutions to transfer their doors of opportunity open to them that did not exist prior to this agreement.” academic credits into a related four- Four similar new agreements between EKU year program at Eastern. and Lexington Community College (LCC) also The agreement with Central Kentucky provide a link between associate degree Technical College (CKTC) allows the transfer of programs at LCC and related baccalaureate CKTC credits toward a baccalaureate degree in degree programs at EKU. industrial technology at Eastern. The pact targets Under one agreement, LCC students who CKTC students who complete an associate degree earn associate degrees in nursing, radiography, in general occupational/technical studies through nuclear medicine, dental hygiene, dental the machine tool, computer-aided drafting, laboratory technology and respiratory care now electronics and industrial maintenance pro- have direct access to EKU’s four-year programs grams. in health services administration. ARTICULATION AGREEMENT – President Glasser, fourth from left, and Lexington Commu- nity College President Jim Kerley, third from left, were among the EKU and LCC officials on hand “This new partnership between Eastern Under another agreement, LCC students April 25 for the signing of four “2+2” transfer agreements between the two institutions. Kentucky University and Central Kentucky who complete an associate degree in engineering Technical College will enhance educational technology, electronic options, will be eligible to opportunities for CKTC graduates by providing a enroll in EKU’s four-year programs in computer agreements with Eastern Kentucky University,” and must – work collaboratively. Together, we direct, seamless pathway to a baccalaureate electronic networking and industrial technology. said LCC President Dr. Jim Kerley. “These types of will continue to provide access to quality degree program,” said President Glasser. “This Also, LCC students who complete the two- articulation agreements are vital between educational programs to students throughout agreement is a perfect example of how educa- year architectural technology program are now institutions so that students can continue their Central Kentucky. Together, we will help address tional institutions can work collaboratively to eligible for advanced study in Eastern’s construc- postsecondary education.” the region’s workforce needs, contribute to provide access to educational programs and tion management program. Glasser called the agreements “a perfect economic development for this great Common- address workforce needs.” “We are certainly excited to solidify these example of how educational institutions can – wealth and enrich the lives of Kentuckians.” Faculty Respond Positively to TLC EKU professors strongly believe in “Here, we are far exceeding that number even the benefits of education – for without summer program participants. “Statistically, across the nation, having 10 themselves as well as their students. percent of the faculty participate is considered Dr. Douglas Robertson has been impressed great,” he added. “While I don’t have the final with the response from Eastern faculty in his first data, my guess is that about 35 percent of year as director of EKU’s Teaching and Learning Eastern’s faculty participated in at least one TLC Center. event this year. The commitment and dedication “They have these huge teaching loads – and to good teaching is so strong among the EKU are doing a great job faculty that they are responding in a way that is teaching,” he noted. “But three times great. They need to know that.” they really are making Faculty interest doesn’t seem to be taking a time in their schedules to vacation either. The Center’s Summer Institute, get better at it. Our “Teaching & Technology,” which has an numbers show that.” enrollment deadline of May 10, has already During the 2001-02 reached near capacity. academic year, the Faculty development opportunities offered Teaching and Learning by TLC include the Center’s regular workshops; Center attracted nearly events co-sponsored with other campus offices Robertson 1,500 participants to its (which have included Crabbe Library, Women’s workshops, including more than 200 at the Studies, Institutional Research, Distance March 7 “Celebration of EKU Excellence,” Education, the Graduate School, Information presented as part of President Glasser’s Technology, Honors Program, Multicultural Inaugural Celebration. Student Services, Student Success Institute, and About 250 faculty members gave presenta- the Training Resources Center); new faculty tions during that time. Videotapes of regular and orientation; faculty conference attendance faculty-generated workshops are available for sponsorship; the TLC Breakfast Book Club; the checkout in the Instructional Media Center in Teaching Consulting Process (TCP); individual- Crabbe Library. ized faculty consulting, both for general issues as “In the first year of the last center I helped well as specific problems, and departmental HONORS PROGRAM DIRECTOR RECOGNIZED – Dr. Bonnie Gray, left, founding director of start at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, which consultations. EKU’s nationally prominent Honors Program, was honored recently by the establishment of the Dr. had a similar faculty size, we had about 800 EKU established the Teaching and Learning Bonnie Jean Gray Honors Endowment Fund. The Fund was established through the support of Center in 2000 to serve as the focal point for the alumni and friends of the Honors Program and recognizes Gray’s “exemplary leadership and participants over the course of the whole year outstanding contributions” since the program was established 14 years ago. At right is President and that was considered terrific,” Robertson, a ongoing professional development of faculty and Glasser. 28-year veteran of higher education, explained. innovative teaching and learning strategies. EKUpdate 2 News Book Publishing Bonanza in History Department If, as Dr. Ronald Huch says, there equivalent to what you’d expect at a research World’: The Formation of North Carolina’s Lower The books are attracting national notoriety university, and that’s what makes it unique,” Cape Fear Region, 1725-1775.” Most were for the authors and for Eastern’s history is a “direct connection between Huch said. “It takes a great deal of commitment published by university press associations at program, which offers baccalaureate and scholarship and what happens in a and dedication for a professor to turn out work Kentucky, Missouri, Cornell, Illinois, Tennessee graduate degrees. of this quality.” and South Carolina. “The kind of respect we’re getting is college classroom,” then EKU history The authors and their books (all the result “I don’t buy the adage that teachers should reflected in the number of invitations our faculty students are indeed fortunate. of original research) are: Dr. Tom Appleton, only teach,” Huch said. “The best teachers are are receiving for seminars and national In the past three years, nine faculty “Negotiating Boundaries of Southern Woman- those who are scholars. That doesn’t always conferences,” Huch said, “and when faculty are members (half the total) in the Department of hood: Dealing with the Powers That Be,” mean publishing books and articles; it can mean doing things that gain us respect and recognition, History have authored 13 books, some of which “Roadside History: A Guide to Kentucky Highway reading and keeping abreast of what’s going on others in the department benefit from the are groundbreaking, said Huch, chair of the Markers,” “Searching for Their Places: Women in your profession.” attention. Department. in the South Across Four Centuries”; Dr. David One example of the latter, Huch said, is “When I came to EKU I had a most positive The figure is even more impressive Coleman, “Creating Christian Granada: Society Professor Mick Lewis, who has received Student attitude, but I never thought I was joining a considering that most of the nine were carrying a and Religious Culture in An Old-World Frontier Government Association awards for teaching department that was on the verge of becoming a full teaching/advising load at the time they were City, 1492-1596”; Dr. Hank Everman, “Bourbon excellence the past two years. national force in the discipline.” researching and writing. County Since 1865”;” Dr. Mary Ellen Klatte, “I’ve been on so many campuses where Huch said the support of President Joanne “This amount of book publishing is “Kentucky Woman: The Life of Viebie Catron professors pretend to get by on 30-year-old Glasser, Provost Dr. Michael Marsden and Cantrell”;” Dr. Peter Szok, “La ultima gaviots, information,” Huch said. “I’ve always thought College of Arts and Sciences Dean Dr. Dominick Liberalism and Nostalgia in Early Twentieth- that one of the rules for being a historian is Hart has been critical to the publishing bonanza. EKUpdate Century Panama”;” Dr. Robert Topmiller, “The writing history, and our faculty members have “The success of any department or Lotus Unleashed: The Buddhist Peace Movement come through in big ways.” university is directly tied to the support faculty in South Vietnam,1964-66,” “A Brief History of Huch believes the best may be yet to come, receive from the deans and provosts, and not just May 6, 2002 Vietnam”; Dr. Stephen Warren, “Between Villages from these authors and others in the department. financial support. More than financial support, EKUpdate is published every other and Nations: The Emergence of Shawnee “We have the kind of scholars for whom the they know that what they’re doing here is Monday during the academic year by Nationalism, 1795-1870”; Dr. Robert Weise, sky’s the limit,” he said. “I’m not sure all of them appreciated, and that’s rare at a regional the Office of University Advancement. “Grasping at Independence: Debt, Male Authority are aware of the potential they have.” university.” Comments or questions should be directed to: and Mineral Rights in Appalachian Kentucky,” “U.S. History Documents Collection to Accom- pany American Passages, Vols. I and II”; and Dr. Announcements EKUpdate Bradford Wood, “‘This Remotest Part of the Public Relations and Marketing Raineys Receive Hughes Award Jones 308, CPO 7A Ron Smith and Marie Mitchell took second place Eastern Kentucky University Events At the Kentucky Political Science for its 5:30 p.m. report on Sept. 11, 2001. Smith 521 Lancaster Ave. Association’s recent conference at Cumberland also took second place in Class I for public Richmond, KY 40475-3102 Tuesday, May 7 College, government professors Jane and Glenn service reporting for “EKU Smokeout.” 859-622-2301 Rainey were co-recipients of the David Hughes In Radio-Class II (which includes all other [email protected] Reception for Retiree Award. The award, given for the “Outstanding cities), WEKU/WEKH placed first in Regularly Retirement reception honoring Dr. Jack L. Faculty Paper” presented at the previous year’s Scheduled Live Newscast. Also in Class II, Vern Snyder Dyer, professor of accounting and director of meeting, was awarded for “Representational Johnson, Smith and Mitchell took second in Vice President MBA Program, 3:30-5 p.m., Walnut Hall, Keen Issues and Electoral College Reform: Implica- Breaking Spot News Story for their 4:30 report University Advancement Johnson Building. Campus community invited. tions of the 2000 Presidential Election.” on Sept. 11; Smith earned an honorable mention Ron Harrell in Enterprise or Investigative Reporting for “Arab Editor Thursday, May 9 Students Elect New SGA Leaders Reaction to 9-11”; Mitchell placed second in Jerry Wallace In Student Government Association Public Service Reporting for “Breast Cancer” and Managing Editor Colonels Back Home elections April 16, Lucas Hammons and Mary first in Use of Sound for “Spoons”; and in Best Karen L. Lynn EKU vs. Wright State University, baseball, 3 Hall were chosen as president and executive vice Reporter in Class II radio, Mitchell placed Production p.m., Turkey Hughes Field. president, with 421 votes. Aaron Raider was second and Johnson earned an honorable Tim Webb elected vice president for student activities with mention. Photography Saturday, May 11 280 votes and Adam Hensley, vice president for Shawnicka Itson residence life, 272 votes. A total of 561 students Camp Offers Jump on Technology Editorial Assistant Spring Commencement voted in the campus-wide election. Participants in “Robot Worlds and Web 1:30 p.m., Roy Kidd Stadium. Former Spaces,” a summer day camp at EKU for youth United Press International White House Progress Wins Regional Award ages 11-13, will have the opportunity to design EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL Correspondent Helen Thomas will address 1,215 OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER The Eastern Progress, the student-produced and program real robots, design and create their AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION AND DOES NOT degree candidates. College receptions will be newspaper at EKU, has been named Best All- own Web site and/or create amazing animations DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF AGE, RACE, held from 10 a.m. to noon in the Keen Johnson COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, Around Campus Newspaper in the Region 5 Mark with Flash 5.0 software. DISABILITY, NATIONAL ORIGIN OR VIETNAM ERA Building. In the event of rain, commencement VETERAN STATUS, IN THE ADMISSION TO, OR of Excellence competition (weekly division) The goal for the third annual event is to PARTICIPATION IN, ANY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM will be held in Alumni Coliseum. sponsored by the Society of Professional increase young people’s interest in technology, OR ACTIVITY WHICH IT CONDUCTS, OR DIS- CRIMINATE ON SUCH BASIS IN ANY PHASE OF Journalists. science and mathematics by challenging them EMPLOYMENT INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED Baseball Doubleheader TO, RECRUITING, HIRING, PROMOTION, AND Region 5 includes Kentucky, Illinois and with hands-on activities at a critical time in their COMPENSATION. THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF EKU vs. Austin Peay, 1 p.m., Turkey Hughes Indiana. educational development. EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY DOES HEREBY Field. REAFFIRM THE UNIVERSITY'S COMMITMENT TO The Progress now will compete with 11 Eight week-long sessions will be offered this PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO ALL QUALIFIED STUDENTS REGARDLESS OF other regional winners for the national award, to summer – four for the Lego Mindstorms Robot ECONOMIC OR SOCIAL STATUS AND ENSURING Spring Pops Concert be announced in September. Program and two each for Web page design and THAT PARTICIPATION IN ALL UNIVERSITY Presented by Richmond Choral Society, SPONSORED ACTIVITIES WILL BE ADMINISTERED Judging was based on three issues in animation. Participants may enroll for any IN A WAY THAT FURTHERS THE PRINCIPLES OF 7:30 p.m., Gifford Theatre, saxophonist David EQUAL EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATIONAL March, October and December of 2001. The number of the camps. OPPORTUNITIES. ANY COMPLAINT ARISING BY Hall guest performer, admission $7 at door night editor during that period was Dena Tackett, who The robot program will be offered June 17- REASON OF ALLEGED DISCRIMINATION SHOULD of event, free for children 12 and under. BE DIRECTED TO THE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY graduated in December 2001. In individual 21, 8 a.m.-noon; June 24-28, 1-5 p.m.; July 8-12, OFFICE OF THE UNIVERSITY, JONES BUILD- ING ROOM 409, COATES CPO 37A, 859-622-8020, competition, Tackett took second place in 1-5 p.m.; and July 15-19, 8 a.m.-noon. The web OR TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE FOR Sunday, May 12 general column writing. page design sessions are scheduled for June 17- CIVIL RIGHTS, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, WASHINGTON, DC. THE BOARD OF REGENTS Baseball Homestand Continues 21, 1-5 p.m., and July 8-12, 8 a.m.-noon. The HAS ADOPTED AND SUPPORTS AN AFFIRMATIVE WEKU/WEKH Wins 9 AP Awards ACTION PLAN. COPIES OF THE PLAN ARE EKU vs. Austin Peay, 1 p.m., Turkey Hughes animation sessions are slated for June 24-28, 8 AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE PRESIDENT'S WEKU/WEKH, the public radio service of a.m.-noon, and July 15-19, 1-5 p.m. OFFICE, THE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY OFFICE, Field. THE OFFICES OF ALL VICE PRESIDENTS, EKU, captured nine awards in this year’s The cost for each session is $100. The DEANS, DEPARTMENT CHAIRS, DIRECTORS AND IN THE OFFICE FOR HUMAN RESOURCES. Wednesday, May 15 Kentucky Associated Press broadcast competi- robot sessions are limited to 14 participants, and tion. the other sessions are limited to 20, so pre- PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER Colonels Host ‘Toppers Competing in the Radio-Class I category, registration is encouraged. To register, call 622- EKU vs. Western Kentucky, baseball, 3 p.m., which includes the cities of Lexington and 1228, or register in person in Perkins 207. Visa Turkey Hughes Field. Louisville, the station’s news team of Stu Johnson, and MasterCard are accepted. EKUpdate 3 News State’s Oldest Football Rivalry Returns in 2003 The state’s oldest football rivalry echoed President Glasser’s thoughts. “This football rivalry draws attention of between EKU and Western Kentucky football fans across the Commonwealth,” Smith University will be renewed in the said. “We are pleased to resume this series.” 2003 season, both schools an- Eastern head football coach Roy Kidd, who begins his 39th season at the helm of the EKU nounced recently. football program this fall, has been involved in The two schools have met 78 times on the 43 of the 78 games between the two schools as a gridiron with the Hilltoppers holding a 42-33-3 player, student assistant, assistant coach and edge. Eastern did not play Western last year after head coach for the Colonels. WKU left the Ohio Valley Conference to join the “It’s great to get Western back on the Gateway Conference in football only. schedule,” said Kidd. “It’s a shame we ever “I am pleased that Western Kentucky stopped playing them. It is always a good football University returns to our football schedule for game where both teams are highly-motivated and the 2003 season,” said President Glasser. “This ready to play football.” great rivalry between two great institutions has The two teams are not scheduled to play in produced some exciting games and represents the 2002 season, but will renew the rivalry when the very best of intercollegiate competition. I Eastern travels to Bowling Green for a contest know that our alumni, and football fans across with Western, Sept. 20, 2003. Western returns EKU WOMEN RECOGNIZED – Fifteen women were acknowledged for their achievements and contributions to Eastern at an April 15 luncheon sponsored by the Housing Office and Residential the Commonwealth, will be pleased to see the the game at Eastern, Sept. 18, of the 2004 Services. Honorees included, seated, left to right, Jeannette Crockett, Lakesha Churn, Isabelle EKU-WKU rivalry continue.” season. White, Merita Thompson, Rita Davis and Janie Leech; standing, President Joanne Glasser, EKU Director of Athletics Chip Smith Sharon Mullins, Daniele DiGiacomo, Alice Smith, Pam Schlomann and Angela Aaron.

Alumni Association Honors Clark, Cantrell New Publication Two EKU faculty members have Council committee reviews the nominations and members at Eastern, along with secondary submits a list of finalists to the EKU National missions of public service and research,” he Highlights been recognized by the University’s Alumni Association’s Executive Council for final said. “These annual awards express the Scholarship National Alumni Association for selection. appreciation of more than 80,000 alumni for a Each recipient receives a cash stipend and a job well done.” A new campus publication outstanding classroom performance. plaque signifying the honor. Cantrell earned her bachelor’s and will showcase the scholarship of Tammy Cantrell, visiting assistant professor “The EKU National master’s degrees from the and coordinator of EKU’s Interpreter Training Alumni Association University of Tennessee. EKU faculty, graduate and Program at the University of Louisville, and Dr. established the awards in She has taught at EKU undergraduate students and Ross Clark, professor of biology, received the 1988 to recognize teaching since 1998. professional staff. Alumni Association’s Awards for Teaching excellence, which is what Clark earned a A celebration will be held Wednes- Excellence at the annual Alumni Awards and students and graduates say bachelor’s degree from day, May 8 for the first issue of The Recognition Banquet April 27. they appreciate most about University of the South Eastern Scholar. Members of the The National Alumni Association’s Awards their alma mater,” said Dr. (Sewanee) and master’s University community are invited to the for Teaching Excellence are based on superior “Skip” Daugherty, and doctoral degrees event, 3-5 p.m. in Walnut Hall of the Keen teaching performance and demonstrated Cantrell associate vice president Clark from the University of Johnson Building. Refreshments will be concern for students. Faculty members are and executive director of North Carolina. He has served. nominated for the awards by presidents of the EKU National Alumni Association. taught at Eastern since 1992, serving as chair of “The mission of The Eastern Scholar registered student organizations. An Executive “Teaching is the primary mission for faculty the Department of Biological Sciences 1992-98. is to showcase our scholarship and emphasize the importance of all types of scholarly activity at EKU,” said Dr. Bankole Mock Trial Team Is 3rd in National Competition Thompson, dean of graduate studies. “The EKU community is rich in highly produc- Two EKU students were honored Honors Program, Covington, tive scholars who are well respected in diverse academic disciplines for their at a recent American Mock Trial and Sarah Darnall, political science, Honors Program, contributions in teaching, research and Association (AMTA) national tourna- Lexington. other types of scholarship. Their ment, where the EKU team finished The American accomplishments invigorate Eastern’s Intercollegiate Mock Trial academic community.” third overall. Tournament is in its first year Future issues will include articles Tara Beth Cornette, a senior psychology and was created in response based on the current research and other major from Lovely, received the Outstanding to the rapid growth in the scholarly activities of faculty, students and Attorney Award, and Danielle Matthews, a number of schools partici- professional staff and will highlight sophomore political science and English pating in mock trial recipients of University Research literature major from Stanton, was recognized as programs. More than 400 Committee grant support. Outstanding Witness at the April 12-14 competi- teams competed in 17 “The campus community is invited to tion, held at Stetson Law School in St. Petersburg, regions last year to win bids help us celebrate the importance of Fla. to the three national scholarship at EKU and the publication of “I am particularly proud of this year’s tournaments. Only a third of the first issue of The Eastern Scholar,” novice students, who competed ably against the registered teams receive Thompson said. “Those who attend the schools such as Ohio State, UNC, NYU, Amherst bids. celebration can learn more about plans and Rice at the national tournament in St. Members of EKU’s Mock Trial team are, seated, left to right, The new tournament for future issues and how they may Ryan Reed, Sarah Darnall, Danielle Matthews, Stacie Greenlee; Petersburg,” said Dr. Sara Zeigler, assistant standing, Jessica Newman, Dr. Sara Zeigler, Tara Beth Cornette focuses on developing novice contribute to the publication. Information professor of government and director of and Emily Pfetzer. teams and new programs. also will be available about funding Eastern’s Mock Trial program. While EKU has an established opportunities for research and other In addition to Cornette and Matthews, the from Irvine; Emily Pfetzer, political science, Villa program, the students who competed in St. scholarly activities through EKU University EKU team included Jessica Newman, an English Hills; Stacie Greenlee, political science, Petersburg were all novices – each was in the Research Committee grants.” literature major and Honors Program student Madisonville; Ryan Reed, political science, first year of competition. EKUpdate 4 Eastern Family Portrait

What is your boat there’s a plug that you stick in the drain hole to keep water Name: Rich Boyle favorite food? from entering the boat. I was so excited about the date Current Position at EKU: I like southern that I forgot to do that. We were out for about a half hour before I Assistant Director of Continuing Education and Outreach. cuisine such as recognized that the boat was sitting low and filled with water. gumbo and chili. I Luckily we got the pumps going and everything ended OK. It was Job Description: really enjoy spicy still embarrassing to know that on our second date I almost sunk I am the main contact for Distance Education and work with food. the boat. the coordinators of Interactive Television, KET and Correspondance courses. I also assist the Dean of Continu- What is your Can you recall the proudest moment of your life? ing Education doing anything we can for the extended favorite vacation My two proudest moments were the births of both of my children. campuses. We help get programs, courses and technology to spot? It’s not so much pride in myself, as it is proud to be able to witness our campuses in Danville, Corbin and Manchester. My dad and I co- such an amazing event. own a member- How long have you been in this position? ship at a fishing What’s the best advice you’ve ever received? A year and five months. camp at Kentucky My very first boss told me once that if you don’t make mistakes Lake. We you’re not trying. What’s the most rewarding part of your job? go a week or two When we are able to get a course or program made available every year to fish What makes you happy? to students who would otherwise not be able to take college and golf. There’s Playing with my daughters and spending time with my family. courses. no phones or televisions. It’s just One thing nobody ever knew about you until now is? If you weren’t doing this job, what would you like to the lake and us. It I’m a certified scuba diver in open water, deep water and search be doing? is beautiful there and rescue diving. Probably teaching! I do a little bit of training with the faculty now, and I’m with good company, so I’d have to say that’s my favorite and have taught college courses before. I love teaching people. spot. Who or what has influenced you the most? My parents. I think it would be impossible if you have good parents What did you do before coming to EKU? What is in your CD or tape player at home right now? not to be influenced by them. They build the foundation of values, I was the Administrator of Instructional and Distance Education At the moment it’s probably Blues Clues. However, if it was my morals and direction. Technology at Morehead State University. choice it would most likely be Jimmy Buffett or Dave Matthews. If your secret ambition/fantasy came true, what would it Tell me about your family. What book would you recommend to others? be? Wife Emilee and two daughters, Abby, 3, and Anna, 3 months. A book called “The Prophet” by Kahlil Gibran. He’s a Middle Ever since I was a kid I’ve wanted to go in to space. I’d love to have Eastern man who wrote with great insight about the human spirit. that opportunity. What are your interests and hobbies? It’s a really neat book. I also like “Following the Equator” by Mark When I have time I like to golf and fish. I also spend time working Twain. Your favorite childhood memory is? on my doctorate in Instructional Systems Design. I consider that a My grandfather and I used to get up early eat breakfast and go pseudo-hobby because it’s something I’m doing that requires a lot Can you recall your most embarrassing moment? fishing in the summer. He died when I was 13 years old, so those of time. My wife and I spent our second date on a boat. In the back of the are extremely fond memories because I don’t have a lot of them. Publications & Presentations Student to Do Summer Research at Harvard One of Amanda Brown’s favorite Wilson on a NASA-funded research experiment in to guide me and push me, too.” protein crystallization. NASA awarded Wilson a Fraas, Elizabeth. “All Issues are Women’s gifts as a youngster was a chemistry Brown was selected on the basis of Issues: An Interview with Governor Martha Layne $377,000 grant to develop protein solutions that academic record, past research experiences and Collins on Women in Politics,” The Register of set. could be carried in a “microgravity test tube” an essay about how the summer position would the Kentucky HIstorical Society, Summer 2001, But her parents may have had second aboard an upcoming space shuttle flight. affect her career goals. pgs. 213-248. thoughts when young Amanda tried one day to “I’ve learned a lot working with Dr. Each student in an REU program is granted Huebner, Ruth A.; Emery, Lynnda J., make soap and instead manufactured a soap Wilson,” Brown said, “and the environmental a stipend and works closely with faculty and post- and Shordike, Anne. “The Adolescent Role bomb of sorts that left the kitchen table with a health science professors have always been there doctoral and graduate students. Assessment: Psychometric Properties and thick white coating that Theoretical Usefulness,” The American Journal of had to be scraped away. Occupational Therapy, Vol. 56, No. 2 (March/ Even though those April 2002), pgs. 202-209. early experiments IN REMEMBRANCE Hunter, S. L. “Teaching Psychomotor sometimes went awry, time Skills,” National Association of EMS Educators’ has proven that the gift was Pilot Program, April 8, 2002. a fortuitous choice. Hunter, S. L. “Research (Methodology and Brown, a senior environ- Understanding for Professionals in Adult mental health science and Education),” National Association of EMS Brown chemistry major at EKU, is Educators’ Pilot Program, April 8, 2002. one of 17 college students nationwide selected McChesney, Jon, et al. “Disability and for the prestigious National Science Foundation Spirituality: A Reciprocal Relationship with Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Implications for the Rehabilitation Process,” The Program at Harvard University. Journal of Rehabilitation, Vol. 67, No. 4 (Oct./ Brown, a 1999 graduate of Christian County Nov./Dec. 2001), pgs. 20-25. High School and the daughter of Kathaleen and Myers, Marshall. “Real Toads,” a David Brown of Herndon, Ky., will spend 12 chapbook published by Sunflower Publications, weeks at Harvard researching carbon cycling to 2002. measure the impact that hardwood forests have Myers, Marshall. “Meet Me at the Gate,” on greenhouse gases and global warming. Appalachian Heritage, Vol. 30, No. 1 (Winter “I’m ecstatic,” Brown said. “Research 2002), pgs. 85-91. experiences are really critical, especially because Myers, Marshall. “Pee Wee Reese’s Home I plan to pursue a doctorate. And Harvard is the Run,” Back Home in Kentucky, Vol. 25, No. 3 epitome of research, so everyone, at least once in Student Regent Nick Bertram speaks at a campuswide Remembrance Service April 25 that (April 2002). their careers, wants to go to Harvard.” honored 26 students and faculty and staff members who had died since November 2000. The Wright, Neil H. “Portia and the Power of Brown, a transfer from Hopkinsville event, in the Meditation Chapel, included special music and remarks from President Glasser Music,” Kentucky Philological Review, Vol. 16 Community College who boasts a 3.5 GPA, has and other campus officials. (2002), pgs. 48-53. been assisting EKU chemistry professor Dr. Lori