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WESTERN KENTUCKY

UNIVERSITY

Nominations

for

the annual Women's Alliance Award

will be taken

through March 20, 1995.

Call Barbara Kacer, 4430 or

Dr. Joyce Rasdall, 4099 for details.

Vol. 5 No.2' Public,ltion For WKU Faculty and St,lfi • February 15, 19<)5

Wotnen on catnpus This issue of On Campus contains

an article on the hiring of women at West­

ern Kentucky University during this

administration. The figures show signifi­

cant progress in this area. Our success in

hiring racial minorities of both genders has

also been gratifying.

Many of our departments have

made extraordinary efforts in an attempt to

bring our faculty and staff numbers more in

line with our student population. I applaud

them and give encouragement to other

departments that need to make similar

efforts.

There is still much to be done. The

strongest vigilance needs to come from

within.

Women on campus - how has the picture changed in recent years?

It's better. In fact, more than half the University's workforce is currently made up of women.

And a greater percentage are in the top jobs categories which include the executive, admin­istrative, managerial and faculty positions. Women, as a percentage of the total employ­ment in the administrative positions, have jumped from 19 percent to 32 percent since 1988.

The look is definitely more positive, in terms of statistics provided by Ann Mead, Director of Institutional Research at WKU.

"The overall picture shows since 1988, Western has increased its number of women employees on campus by 23, raising the per­centage from 48 percent to 51 percent in the workforce," says Mead.

Looking at the data another way, Mead says even though the number of employees at WKU is approximately 2 percent less now than in 1988, the campus has experienced a 3 percent increase in the number of women.

So what jobs are women doing? Comparisons back to 1988 show only 2.6

percent of the University's women were administrators; today it' s 4 percent. Addition­ally, approximately 25 percent female full-time

employees are on the faculty-up 5 percent. Again, these data reflect the distribution of

female employees on campus. Secretarial and clerical numbers went down

from 38 percent to 35 percent over this time. Factors to be considered could include tech­nology, budget cuts and privatiza tion of the University's food services area.

But Mead quickly pOints out her data reports are not meant to draw conclusions; hers reflect only the full-time employment numbers and cannot answer questions regarding equity and the "quality of life" on campus.

However, those numbers do reflect an increase of women in leadership poSitions in the institution.

What is their percentage in key categories as it compares to employment of men?

In addition to the increase in women in leadership, women faculty numbers increased from 28 percent to 34 percent of full-time faculty.

Women in professional non-faculty numbers compared to men stayed about the same: 53 percent in 1988; 52 percent in 1994.

Looking at the status of women by faculty rank, "the picture shows a positive trend," says Mead.

Looking at women faculty, as a percentage of faculty by rank, shows significant increases. Since 1988, women professors increased from 11 percent to 15 percent. Associate professors went from 34 ~o 39 percent. Assistant profes­sors went from 40 to 50 percent and instruc­tors went down from 69 percent to 57 percent.

"It's hard to determine the dynamics, except to say the UniverSity hires junior faculty as an investment; some stay, some don't. There are some retirements which impact the distribu­tion of faculty. It takes time for faculty to become seasoned and move into the upper ranks. Looking at the picture on the positive side, the number of women by rank as a percentage of that rank has improved signifi­cantly," Mead says.

And finally, a tenure status report using data from 1988 shows virtually no change in the number of tenured female faculty: 87 to 86 in 1994.

"This is a little troubling," 'says Mead. However, tenure track positions held by

women increased from 38 to 77, and Mead added;

" It is anticipated that the number of tenured female faculty should improve in the near future."

On Campus Western Kentucky University February 15, 1995

Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences MODERN LANGUAGESI INTERCULTURAL STUDIES

Jim Wayne Miller, Kentucky Poet, essayist, professor of German and a student of the history and literature of his native Appalachian South, will be a featured presenter Feb. 24-26 at Pine Mountain State Resort Park's Writer's Workshop spon­sored by the Kentucky Humani­ties Council. Also featured as presenters will be David Dick, former CBS News Correspon­dent and author of three books, and Anne Shelby, Kentucky author of children's books. More information? CaU BOO-325-1712.

Education and Behavioral Sciences

CONSUMER AND FAMILY SCIENCES

Dr. Martha C. Jenkins, profes­sor, has been selected as a fellow in the Textile/Clothing Technol-

ogy Corporation. Six fellows were chosen from applicants represent­ing colleges and universities throughout the nation, including Dr. Jenkins' daughter, Dr. Ann Beth Jenkins Presley, who teaches in the Consumer Affairs Depart­ment at Auburn University.

TEACHER EDUCATION William Bintz and Edward

Counts have been awarded. a Renaissance Group research fellowship for their research proposal, Integrating Multi-media Technology with Case MetJlOdology to Create a Case-Based Curriculum for Teacher Education.

Women's studies anI/A" Western's Women's Studies

Program "represents a strong

grass roots effort that has yet to gain the institutional support necessary to move to a position of prominence and leadership," said

Jean O'Barr, Director of Women's Studies at Duke University who

was on campus last month to assess WKU's program.

O'Barr's report came back last week- "Westem's program is in

excellent condition,"-she wri tes,

citing WKU's primary problem "is a lack of resources."

"That move is within its grasp

and can be accomplished with minimal investment on the part

of the central administration," O'Barr says.

Dr. Jean Fox O'Barr Director ofWomm's Studies Duke University

Administration Building), that its organization is good and that the

The report says the Women's University's "central administra-

Studies faculty is "outstanding," tion has demonstrated. its commit-that the quality of its students is ment to the further development high; the program "is housed in a of women's studies by investing in prime location," (Wetherby a consultant.."

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Finance and Administration

Dr. James Ramsey, vice Presi­dent, has been elected vice chairman of the Kentucky Economic Develop­ment Finance Authority (KEDFA).

The KEDFA is the primary economic development financing agency of state government. It approves loans, grants and tax credits for new and expanding business and industry in Kentucky. Members are selected by the Kentucky Economic Development Partnership, created in 1992 by the Kentucky General Assembly. Dr. Ramsey has served on the KEDFA since July 1994.

Student Affairs

WELLNESS PROGRAMS Logan Aluminum Company in

Russellville, Ky. has awarded a grant to the Wellness Programs at WKU for the third consecutive year, for $53,840. The WKU Wellness Center will provide consultation and training services,

plus on-site program management for the Logan employee wellness program. Nancy Givens is the project director. DeSigned as a pilot model, Logan's employee wellness program already has demonstrated a substantial health care cost savings through a gain­sharing program which rewards employees for cutting company heal th care costs through main­taining good personal health. Employee participants received. an average $400 cash bonus for the first year.

Mark your calendar! Poetry Reading:

Thursday, Feb. 16,7:30 p.m.

Cherry Hall 125. Lola Haskins,

ViSiting Writer.

A Tribute to George

Gershwin and American

Musical Theater. March 2-4 at

6:30 p.m. Dinner Concerts by

the WKU Choir to benefit the

choir's May 1995 tour.

On Campus C:zffif"3 1994 Winner C:zffif"3

Award of Excellence

Institutional Relations Program

Council for Advancement of Education Kentucky (CASE-K)

1994 Winner

Blue Pencil Award of Excellence

Periodical for Technical or Professional Audience

Kentucky Association of Government Communicators (KAGe)

On Campus is published biw«kly on Wednesdays dun'ng the academic yenr and monthly during the sumnrer by the office of University Rtintions: Sheila Eison, Editor.

On Campus does not represent any special interest group. If opinions are stated in any copy, material is attributed. We reserve the rigll t to accept or reject mry /IIaterial.

For assistance in Uuiuersity Rtiations, COlltact:

Director Fred Htnsky On Campus Sheila Eison NeWS & Photo Services Bob Skipper Publication Services Tom Meacham Rildio-TV Services Jeff Younglove Special Events and Master Calendar Lou Anne Beckham

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On Campus Western Kentucky University February 15, 1995

Feb. 17, 1995 Deadline for

Nominations for college

and university-wide

awards in Teaching,

Research/Creativity and

Public Service.

Call Academic Affairs,

2296.

Photo left: Royce Delhridge, left, ground maintenance landscaping supervisor, and Terry Keith, ground maintenance tipster operator, swept snow from a Diddle Arena rampduriflg last week 's dusting of snow on campus.

Photo is by Kurt Vinion

WKU Foundation trustees adopt ethics statement The Board of Trustees of the

Western Kentucky University Foundation at is Jan. 27 meeting approved a code of ethics for its director and employees.

R.M. "Bob" Rutledge, the Foundation's executive director, said the code was an important guide for the Foundation, its Trust­ees and employees. "We have been acting under the spirit of the code, and now it has been formalized," Rutledge said.

Trustees also heard the presenta­tion of the Foundation's audited financial statement by Sherry Stokes of the Baird, Kurtz and Dobson accounting firm. After discussing the statement and responding to the accompanying management letter, Trustees ac­cepted the audit.

In other business, Trustees: • Reviewed the budget for the

first major gifts campaign in sup­port of Western Kentucky Univer­sity. In approving the budget plan, Trustees commended Western's Regents for their acceptance of the campaign plan and proposed budget; and

• Heard a report from Rutledge about the ongoing activities in preparation for the campaign. Rutledge said various Trustees were planning events across Ken­tucky to identify major gift pros­pects. He also reviewed some of

the successes of the Development staff at Western, including $1.7 million in gifts and $1.7 million in pledges since July 1, 1994.

Some of those gifts include a bequest estimated at $1.7 million from an anonymous donor; gift in property valued at $95,000 from Margaret Madison of Bowling Green; $25,000 from Virginia McCalister of Louisville for endowed scholarships in history; and $20,000 from Na­tional City Bank of Bowling Green to support the College of Business Administration and to recognize scholars from high schools in Bowling Green and Warren County.

The Trustees also approved a report from the Nominating Committee on a set of desirable characteristics fo r future Trust­ees. The characteristics include a commitment to higher education in Kentucky, particularly to Western, and to the WKU Foun­dation and its mission of acquir­ing and managing private re­sources for the University. Trustees should also have a willingness to commit the time and effort required by the posi­tion.

"These characteristics are absolutely critical to the success of efforts on behalf of the WKU

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Foundation to attract people of the highest caliber and reputa­tion and bring their resources to bear for the benefit of Western Kentucky University:' Rutledge said.

Rutledge also introduced Dawn Shirley, the Foundation's new trust accountant and dis­cussed a meeting with PNC Bank of Louisville about the invest-

ment of the Foundation's assets. In October, Trustees selected PNC to be custodian and investment manager for the Foundation's funds.

The WKU Foundation was fonned in 1993 as a non-profit charit.able and civic improvement corporation to benefit Western Kentucky University.

-Bob Skipper

Looking for a place to donate household Items?

Hate yard sales?

Help fill International Student Services' Loan Closet!

A useful service to students who may need a household item for just a short time.

Find out what they need. Call Lonl, 4857.

On Campus

Studying earthquakes

The earthquake that struck Japan a month ago should provide researchers with infor­mation to improve building designs, according to 8 WKU associate professor of engi­neering technology.

"I guarantee the ticket offices of the major airlines are abuzz with engineers and researchers who need to go to the site" of the earthquake, Matt Dettman said. "Many of those engineers will risk their lives to study collapsed buildings, and that knowledge will be used to improve designs and save lives," he said.

The quake, measuring 7.2 on the Richter scale, killed more than 1,700 and caused heavy damage In the cities of Kobe and Osaka.

"We consider California a high-risk area, but Japan by far Is a higher-risk area than any­where in the United States," Dettman said. Because of this risk, Japanese building codes "are more sophisticated than ours and we're hoping to de­velop codes similar to theirs," he said.

While more earthquake­conslous building codes are Important, Dettman said the only way to truly know If a building design will work is to have It survive an earthquake. Computers can perform simula­tions, but there are many vari­ables that just cannot be ac­counted for by the computers.

"You can have two buildings designed Identically and built right next to each other, and during an earthquake, one will fall and the other won't," he said. "There are just so many Intangibles and variables that are so difficult to account for. One construction worker can turn a bolt five times and an­other can turn It six times. That may be the difference. It's just difficult to pin down every small detail In construction."

Much of the city of Osaka la built on a landfill and much of the damage is being blamed on the city's topography. A building's foundation Is critical to its ability to withstand an earthquake, Dettman said.

"Those earth motions have to

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Western Kentucky University February 15, 1995

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Big Red's world famous!

Big Red's appeal extends beyond Western Kentucky Uni­versity fans and beyond the boarders of the United States. The furry mascot is a hit on the inter­national market.

WKU was ranked 10th in inter­national licenses for the third quarter of 1994, thanks to Big Red, according to Kevin Warner, assistant director of the Hilltopper Athletic Foundation.

"The college market is hot internationa lly right now," Warner sa id, and the character of Big Red is especially popular in Japan.

Western receives a percentage from the sale of the products that are officially licensed and Warner said Western receives as much in royalties from overseas sales as domestic sales.

He added there are plans to expand into the Australian and German markets and Western's international licensing agent, Crossland Enterprises, is consider­ing taking Big Red on an interna­tional tour.

earthquake

be transmilled to the building and there's no way to keep that building from moving," he said. "It's the transition from the ground to the building that's critical - how lathat building going to move."

Topography Is a concern In Southcentral Kentucky, which is laced with caves and under­ground streams.

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Reaching for sky-high goals The WKU Physics and As­

tronomy Department has re­ceived nearly $40,000 to help middle and high school science teachers meet education reform goals.

The grant from the Ken­tucky Council on Higher Education will fund the Astronomy and Space Exploration Workshop: KERA-Based Participa­tory Learning. The funding is part of the Eisenhower Program, according to Dr. Roger Scott, project director and professor of physics and astronomy at Western.

"The workshop will show the teachers how to use as­tronomyand space sciences to teach these subjects to students and get stu­dents interested in science in general," Dr. Scott said.

The hands-on methods used in the workshop will also help teachers fulfill the goals and objects established by the Ken­tucky Education Reform Act, including the use of long-term projects in the classroom, he said.

Dr. Scott said the grant money will pay for materials that will be given to the teachers, including a kit to make a telescope, computer software, video tapes, a notebook

of teaching materials and a kit to make a spectrograph.

In addition to building the telescope and spectrograph, the

teachers will also build an instrument to track the sun's path during the course of the day. Compar­ing that to a second reading a few months later can help students understand the changing of the seasons, he said, which is a good example of the kinds of projects KERA advocates.

"We try to have as many hands-on projects as possible," Dr. Scott said.

Twenty teachers from across Kentucky will participate in the workshop, set for the last week of July. There will also be follow-up sessions in the fall and spring. This is the fourth year for

the workshop and the third year it has been funded by the Eisenhower Program. The first year it was funded by the Ken­tucky Space Grant Consortium.

Joining Dr. Scott will be Drs. Richard and Karen Hackney, both physics and astronomy professors at Western. Two high school teachers and Western graduates - Rico Tyler of Franklin-Simpson High School and Melissa Smith of Greenwood High School - will also assist with the program.

Big Red Shuttle Service announces

Extended Hours

Monday through Thursday 7:30 a.m. - 8:15 p.m.

Friday 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Shuttle service is for students, faculty

and staff with passes or transferrable parking

permit.

Passes may be obtained at the ID Center,

Downing University Canter. $20 par yaar.

On Campus Western Kentucky University February 15, 1995

Debate endowment honors local attorney The law firm of English, Lucas, In addition to the almost weekly benefits from three other endow- tive, we have to ask for outside

Priest and Owsley in Bowling inquiries about the team's sue- ments and several smaller annual help," she said. Green has established the Charles cesses, Woodring said English has contributions, Woodring said Income from the endowment E. English Endowment for De- volunteered his services to the "For this program to survive will be used to fund an academic bale at Western Kentucky Univer- forensics students on several and remain nationally competi- scholarship for an outstanding sity. occasions. student in the forensics program.

The endowment, which will "This endowment English said the announcement provide academic scholarship means a tremendous came as a surprise to him. assistance to a member of amount to this ''I'm overwhelmed and hon-Western's forensics team, was program because ored," he said. "I love the Urover-established by the Bowling Green we don't have a sity and I love the debate team and firm in honor of partner Charles E. large budget," I love my former good friend Bill English Sr. Woodring Bivin. I cannot think of any more

English has been a long-time said. "We are significant honor than for this to supporter of the forensics pro- relying more be done." gram at Western as well as a part- on former While English did not attend time instructor in the Communi- forensics college at Western, he attended cation Department since 1960. His students to grades 4 through12 at the interest in debate goes back to his help University's former training school college days at the University of support known as College High. "Western Kentucky when he was a member our means a lot to me," he said. of the varsity debate team that program." WKU President Thomas C. won the national intercollegiate The Meredith said endowments such championship in 1954. program as this are a way more young

English was also a long-time has four people can pursue their dreams friend and law school classmate of tuition- and opportunities. the late William E. Bivin, former only "This is a very worthy gift to a University Attorney at Western scholarships and very outstanding forensics pro-and namesake of the forensics funds for ex- gram," Dr. Meredith said. team. penses and travel Naming the endowment for

Bivin died in 1987. must be gener- English makes it even more spe-Judy Woodring, director of ated by the cial, he said.

forensics at Western, said English students or come "Charlie has not only been a has maintained his interest in from private valuable part of our faculty for a forensics through Western's sources. The long time and a supporter of our program. program also forensics team, but a highly re­

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spected individual on our campus as well," Dr. Meredith said.

The William E. Bivin Forensics Society has established itself as one of the best programs in the country, winning six straight debate and overall championships; the 1993 National Lincoln-Douglas Debate championship; and the 1993-94 National Novice Champi­onship in Debate and Individual Events.

"The experiences that young people have in speech, communi­cations and debate are just out­standing at Western," English said. "We have an excellent department and I hope that in some way this can contribute and maybe give somebody an opportu­nity who hasn't had an opportu­nity before."

-Bob Skipper

Plwto left: 'sno s~, just snow that William Breakfield of Facilities Management's removingfrom a stairway behind the Ivan Wilson Center for Fine Arts with his backpack leaf blower.

Plwto is by Alex Chard.

On Campus

COMING UP

February

16 8 a.m. - Very Special Arts Festi­

val, Garrett Conference Center Ballroom. Jeanna Satler, 782-2787.

10:30 a.m. - Teleconference, Academic Complex, Parking South Lawn. Joe Fulmer, 3809.

2:30 p.m. - Leadership for the 90s, Downing UniversIty Center, 4346.

7:30 p.m. Poetry Reading by Visiting Writer Lola Haskms. Cherry Hall Room 125. Joe Survant, 5707.

17 8 a.m. - 34th Annual WKU

Juried Student Exhibition, through March 8. Reception at noon, Fine Arts Center 211. Rebecca Hemal, 3944.

8 a.m. - Very Special Arts Festi­val, Garrett Conference Center Ballroom. Jeanna Satler, 782-2787.

18 8 a.m. Equine Promotions Horse

Show at the Agricultural Exposi­tion Center. Connie Grubbs Williams. 1-812-968-3494.

8 a.m. - Senior High Regional Speech Tournament, Garrett Conference Center. David Almand, 5475.

8 a.m. - Boy Scout Merit Badge Workshop, Downing University Center. Linda Vaugfum, 5489.

8 a.m. - 34th Annual WKU Juried Student Exhibition, through March 8, Fine Arts Center 221.

8 a.m. - FHA Star Events, Tate Page Hall. Marilyn Bailey, 453-3253.

8 a.m. - Kentucky State Merit Exams, Grise 528 and 530 Michael Hanner, 3096.

2 a.m. - Super Saturday Seminar, Tate Page Hall Dr. Julia Roberts, 6323.

4 p.m. - WKU Hilltoppers host

Western Kentucky University

South Alabama. Ticket Office, 5222.

4 p.m. - WKU Cheerleader Reunion. Cindy Strine, 2459.

7 p.m. - ROTC Military Ball, Garrett Conference Center Ball­room. 4293. .

19 8 a.m. - 34th Annual WKU

Juried Student Exhibition, through March 8, Fine Arts Center 221.

2:30 p.m. - WKU Lady Toppers host New Orleans. Ticket Office, 5222.

2:30 p .m. - Delta Omicron presents the Women's Composers Concert, Fine Arts Center 3751.

20 11 a.m. - Student Research

Project, Academic Complex 210. Lynn Austin, 3827.

Southern Kentucky Team Pen­ning. Agricultural Exposition Center. Forrest Jones, 842-0055.

Hunter Education Classes. E.A. Diddle Arena. Steve Spencer, 745-3592.

21 8 a.m. - Teacher Education Job

Fair, Garrett Conference Center Ballroom. Beth Shriner, 2691.

11:30 a.m. - WKU Women's Alliance, Garrett Conference Center 100. Carol White, 3095.

22 All day - Computer Tools for

Calculating Grades (Macintosh), Thompson Complex North 203. Jan PlUllips, 6507.

8 a.m. - Teacher Education Job Fair, Garrett Conference Center Ballroom. Beth Shriner, 2691.

3 p.m. - Army ROTC Scholar­ship meeting. All interested applicants encouraged to attend. Room 112, E.A. Diddle Arena. 4293.

23 8 a.m. - Teacher Education Job

Fair, Garrett Conference Center Ballroom. Beth Shriner, 2691.

Call 4845 for Campus Nt'WS Call 4620 for Campus Evenls Line

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7 p.m. - Latin American Studies Lecture: Spirits, Possession and Mediums in Brazil. Dr. Richard Pace, Department of Sociology and Antllropology, Program Room, Bowling Green Public Library. The public is invited.

7 p.m.- WKU Hilltoppers host Arkansas-Little Rock, Diddle Arena. Ticket Office, 5222.

B p.m. - Opera, Russell Miller Theater. Jerrold Pope, 2194.

24 10:30 a.m. - Lecture: Sculpture

by Suzanne Adams, Fine Arts Center 221. Reception at noon. Exhibit runs through April 14.

8 p.m. - Heritage Series: II A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline," Capitol Arts Center, 782-2787.

B p.m. - The Grand Duchess of Gerolstein, Opera, Russell MiHer Theater, Fine Arts Center Jerrold Pope, 3751.

25 All day - Minority Student

Recruitment Event, Downing University Center and Faculty House. Allene Gold, 2996.

All day - Holstein Cattle Sale, Ag Expo. Allen Chiles, 726-7091.

8 a.m. - Greek Symposium, Downing University Center. Charley Pride, 2020.

8 a.m. - Equine Promotions Horse Show, Ag Expo Center. Connie Williams, (812) 968-3119.

1 p.m. - WKU Hillt0F.pers host Tennessee State. Didd e Arena Ticket Office, 5222.

2 p.m. - Super Saturday Semi­nar, Tate Page Hall. Dr. Julia Roberts, 6323.

8 p.m. - The Grand Duchess of GeroIstein, Opera, Russell MiIIer Theater, Fine Arts Center Jerrold Pope, 2194.

26 8 a.m. - Equine Promotions

Horse Show, Ag Expo Center. Connie Williams, (812) %8-3119.

2:30 p.m. - WKU Lady Toppers host Arkansas State. Dtddle Arena. Ticket Office, 5222.

2:30 p.m. - The Grand Duchess of Cerolstein, Opera, Russell Miller

February 15, 1995

Theater, Fine Arts Center. Jerrold Pope, 2194.

27 All day - Life Star Enterprises

Interviews, Garrett Conference Center, 100 Elaine Nichols, (317) 898-8610.

All day - 95/95 Delivery System Training. Parking on South Lawn, Downing University Center. Faye Miller, 2756.

B a.m. - National Association of Student Financial Aid Administra­tion Workshop, Downing University Center. Marilyn Clark, 2758.

8 p.m. - WKU Concert Sym­phonic Band, Downing University Center. John Carmichael, 5893.

28 All day - Life Star Enterprises

Interviews, Garrett Conference Center 100. Elaine Nichols, (317) 898-8610.

8 a.m. - National Association of Student Financial Aid Administra­tion Workshop. Downing Univer­sity Center. Marilyn Clark, 2758.

B p.m. - Guest composer and performer, Gil Try thall, Electronic Music Recital, Fine Arts Center. Music Department, 3751.

This calendar is provided from the University Master Calendar in the Office of University Relations. For changes, additions, corrections. call Lou Anne Beckham, 2497.

Next On Campus Wednesday, March 1

Deadline, Monday, Feb. 20

Sheila Eison, Editor, Office of

University Relations E-Mail:

SheiIaEison@WKU.edu

On Campus Western Kentucky University February 15, 1995

The Center for Teaching and Learning Cravens Ground Floor 745-6508. Call 6508 to register or for more information

Spring 1995 Workshops Call 6508 or send this page with sessions circled.

I would like to register for the following workshops:

Name _____________ Dept. ___ _

Phone# _________ __

Mail to: CTL; Cravens Ground Floor Ideas for helping students with math anxiety Karl Laves & graduate associates

March 23 from 2:15 to 3:15 in EST 338 Cultural sensitivity in the classroom: helping African­American students

Howard Bailey, Student Life John O'Connor, Psychology

April 19 from 2:15 to 3:15 in Grise Hall 335 Sponsors and SPIN: grant money for teaching ideas Phil Myers, Director Sponsored Programs (enrollment limited to 10 per session)

March 22 (two sessions) -- 2:15 to 3:15 or 3:30 to 4:30 in Foundation Building 104 (next to Wetherby)

Computer tools for grades: a roundtable review

presented by Jackie Pope on MicroGrade Linda Johnson On QuatroPro & Lotus 123

Syllabus preparation will explore legal issues as well as basic development another chance to experience distance learning Barb Kacer, Teacher Education and Sam Evans, Assistant Dean CEBS

April 11 from 3:30 to 4:30 in Interactive Classroom AC 212

Group projects: experience in the trenches introduction & discussion led by Tony Norman, Psychology

April 3 from 2:15 to 3:15 in Tate Page Ha1I129 Computer tools for calculating grades:

a roundtable review .

Do you use a program or method not listed? Would you be willing to share infonna­tion at the workshop? Let us hear from you. We have a simple checklist to make review easy.

Macintosh session Corban Goble, Journalism- ClarisWorks Claire Rinehart, Biology - HyperCard

February 22 from 2:00 to 3:00 in TCNW 203

Windows session Linda Johnson, Finance & CIS - QuatroPro

Jackie Pope-Tarrence, Psychology - MICROGRADE John Spraker, Math- freeware program

March 1 from 2:15 to 3:15 in Cravens Ground Floor

Life Care Foundation gives scholarships to WKU students

The Foundation of the country's third-largest long-term health care manager has created two scholar­ships at Western Kentucky Univer­sity.

Ufe Care Foundation for Educa­tion and Research, the foundation of Life Care Centers of America of Cleveland, Tenn., has started two $3,000 scholarships for students in the health care administration program. The scholarships were announced Friday by Dr. John Wagner, president of Life Care Foundation.

"One of the things that we want to do is provide some scholarship support where there are good programs, like here at WKU, in preparing students for careers in long-term health care." Dr. Wagner said. "This is indeed an outstanding program. It was not at all a hard sell to convince the board that this would be a good place to invest some scholarship dollars."

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Western was among the first to receive the scholarships from the foundation, which was created in October.

While the scholarships now are one-time grants, Dr. Wagner said

the foundation hopes to make them annual awards.

The Life Care Scholars will be selected by the health care admin­istration faculty. The scholar­ships will go to students in upper division or graduate programs who have some knowledge about long-term health care and a desire to pursue an administrative career in long-term health care.

Dr. Eugene Meyers, assistant professor of public health, said the department is putting to­gether the criteria for the scholar­ship recipients. Those recipients will be named in mid March.

"We have some outstanding students in our program at both the undergraduate and graduate leve!," Dr. Meyers said, adding there are about 200 students at both levels.

"The competition is stiff for these scholarships," he said.

Life Care Centers of America manages 160 facilities across the U.S., including four in Kentucky and 24 in Tennessee The pri­vately-held company, which began with one facility in Cleve­land, Tenn., is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.

On Campus Western Kentucky University

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WESTERN KENTUCKY

UNIVERSITY

February 28, 1995 Tate Page Auditorium, Room 132

Time: 7:00 PM Film: "Warrior Marks", produced by Alice Walker

Discussion to follow on the controversial practice of female genital mutilation.

Discussants: Dr. Saundra Ardrey and Dr. Retta Poe

Film/panel discussion co-sponsored by the African American Studies and Women's Studies Program.

February 28-March 31 Garrett 100

Time: 8:00 AM-8:oo PM Larry Powell presents ~Women They Left Behindn

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a view of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. A thirty-one print exhibition of women survivors.

March 6 and March 8 Garrett 103, Gerard Auditorium

Time: 6:30 PM-8:OO PM Larry Powell presents

"Gracie and Flossie: A Portrait of Rural Poverty" A slide presentation of two elderly sisters

living in rural poverty

March 22 Faculty House

Women's Alliance Luncheon and Workshop

Luncheon: 11 :45 AM-12:45 PM

Workshop: 12:45 PM-3:45 PM "Women and Men: Can We Talk?" Speaker: Ms. Marsha Wyzykowski,

Department of Communication and Broadcasting Moderator: Ms. Carol C. White

Workshop co-sponsored by the Women's Studies Program and the Women's Alliance.

March 27 Garrett 103, Gerard Auditorium

Time: 7:30 PM Dr. Janette Thomas Greenwood, Clark University, Worcester MA

Topic: ~Women of the New South: Bridges and Barriers

to Interracial Cooperation"

Women's History Month is sponsored by the WKU Women's Studies Program. Wetherby Administration Building

Phone: 6477

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