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Message from the Dean
Happy New (Fiscal) Year!
WOW! The calendar year is half over and the fiscal year is completed. Both have been very successful for DELO, and I want to thank you all for making it so. Our success is both in the form of programmatic success and financial success. We will make our target for distribution to the campus, and hopefully we will get the distribution done this month.
As I write this on the first work day of July, I’m delighted to welcome Stacey Biggs to our DELO team as our new Marketing Manager, she starts today. Stacey brings a wealth of marketing experience, both from the private sector as well as the non-profit arena. She has worked as a one-person marketing department as well as in a large corporate marketing organization. I’ll let her give you a few personal bits of information about herself in a later section of this letter. I once again want to give special thanks to Manon Pardue for the great job she did as the interim marketing manager and search committee chair and to Jenni Perry and Elizabeth Main for keeping our marketing efforts going strong while we were short handed. WELCOME STACEY!
Note our newly updated homepage this month. Elizabeth has put the new WKU "look" in place and we believe we are among the first units to use the new logo at Western. Thanks to Jenni for her persistence in getting it released for our use.
It is with real mixed emotions that I wish Marilyn Brookman, Associate Dean of DELO and Director of WKU-Owensboro, the very best in her retirement. Marilyn has certainly earned and deserves her retirement, however, it is not what I personally wanted to see happen. When I arrived I told my regional campus directors that they couldn’t retire until I did; well, so much for that "order". We really will miss Marilyn; she has done a tremendous job for WKU in Owensboro, and has been a tremendous asset to the Owensboro community. I know she will let us know when that new (first) grandson arrives, he’s due this week... might be a real firecracker.
Just as I am sad about Marilyn’s leaving us, I am delighted to announce to you and welcome, Dr. Joe Etienne as our Interim Associate Dean of DELO and Director of WKU-Owensboro. Joe starts July 1 as well. Dr. Etienne is a native of Perry County, Ind., and has served as faculty member and department head at WKU for the past 16 years. Prior to joining the Department of Communication Disorders, he taught at Brescia University for 10 years. He holds a bachelor and master’s degree from Indiana University, an Ed.S. from WKU, and a Ph.D. from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Joe and his wife are longtime residents of Owensboro, so he comes to the position knowing the community well. I know he will do a great job; after all he is a grandpa... which is a very positive characteristic, in my personal opinion. WELCOME JOE.
I know some of you are getting in some well deserved vacation days... enjoy and be safe. The grandkids are good... Adam is walking now, and Molly and Jake are into weekly swimming meets. I’ll see them all at the end of July and in August as well so I’m pretty excited.
Enjoy the newsletter...
Don S.
Owensboro News
The WKU-O staff held two retirement parties; one for Dr. Brookman on June 27 and another for Dr. Rickard on June 28.
OCTC president, Dr. Paula Gastenveld, presents Dr. Brookman with a basket of "grandparent" goodies.
WKU–O history teacher, Mrs. Judy Graves, gives Dr. Brookman her best wishes.
The Reverend Larry Hostetter, Brescia President, thanks Dr. Brookman for all her support and hard work.
Dr. Rickard receives gifts from the staff in honor of his retirement.Elizabethtown/Ft. Knox News
Dr. Ron Stephens presents Ft. Knox Post Commander and Commander of the Armor Center Major General Robert Williams with a "thank you" gift from WKU President Gary Ransdell. General Williams and Dr. Ransdell recently parachuted at Ft. Knox with the Golden Eagles, and the gift captures the day in pictures and news stories about the event. Ron has decided to keep his feet firmly on the ground and let the president do all the training with the Army at Ft. Knox.
WKU E-Town / Ft. Knox are participating this year in sales of tickets for a new corvette to be given away at the last home football game this year by the Hilltopper Athletic Foundation. All proceeds from ticket sales go to WKU scholarships. Pictured at right is ECTC Provost Dr. Linda Thomas-Glover purchasing a ticket from Dr. Stephens.
Military students deployed or stationed at Fort Knox will no longer have to pay for their education out of pocket.
Western Kentucky University's Board of Regents approved a special tuition rate for military students. The tuition rate is equal to the Army tuition reimbursement cap, which is $250 per semester hour for graduate and undergraduate courses.
The rate will go into effect in the fall 2007.
Glasgow News
Summer is in full swing and so is the Glasgow Campus. M Term has ended, A Term has begun and we are looking forward to C Term and Fall Semester beginnings. In addition to the regular hustle and bustle, listed below are some of the things going on at Glasgow!
Ecology Camps
Julie Gee, Education Specialist for the Regional Science Resource Center (RSRC) of Western Kentucky University, held two Summer Ecology Camps at the Glasgow Campus. The Regional Science Resource Center at Western Kentucky University sponsored an Advanced Ecology Camp for students that participated in regular Ecology Camp during the summer of 2006. Advanced Ecology Camp offered students in–depth, physically challenging, hands-on learning experiences focusing on a variety of ecological principals. The Advanced camp gave students a chance to engage in a variety of activities that demonstrated the importance of our natural resources and how we can manage those resources for both the protection of the resource and the enjoyment of people.
Students participate in hands–on learning at Bernheim’s stream restoration site.Students visited four unique Kentucky sites as part of the camp. The first day was spent at Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest where students learned about Bernheim’s environmentally sustainable visitor’s center which was designed with a variety of cutting edge techniques to limit its impact on the environment. Students also got their feet wet in Wilson Creek learning about stream restoration.
A dragonfly rides along with Jerry Bowles during Advanced Ecology Camp.Day two found the camp participants under ground at the American Cave Conservation Association in Horse Cave. Students learned about Kentucky’s unique karst landscape while crawling and maneuvering through Hidden River Cave. Topics of discussion included groundwater resources, cave wildlife and Hidden River Cave’s remarkable pollution recovery story.
Students enjoy the fossil beds at Falls of the Ohio State Park.The Falls of the Ohio State Park was the destination for day three. Students learned about the geological history of Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana while investigating the incredible fossils revealed in the 220-acre fossil bed along the Ohio River.
On the last day of camp, the group canoed 7 1/2 miles down the Green River through Mammoth Cave National Park. Students learned about canoeing techniques, how the Green River impacts the cave system, water quality indicators and river wildlife. Of course, getting wet and having fun was also part of this experience!
One of the goals of Advanced Ecology Camp is to expose students to Kentucky’s natural resources and the challenges that are facing those resources. With hands–on, experiential learning, we hope to impact students in a positive way and instill a sense of stewardship for the earth.
In the group photo (L–R): Morgan Bowling (Hopkins County), Jerry Bowles, Aaron Cambron, Lucas Bertram, Katie Harrison, Destiny Childress, Trista Childress (Barren County), Ian Saderholm (Nelson County), and Rachel Saderholm (Metcalfe County).
Ombudsman Appointments
We are pleased to announce that Suzanne Britt and Nancy Button have been appointed as Ombudsmen for the Glasgow Campus. Ombudsmen can provide clarification of the University’s Sexual Harassment Policy. They are not reporting officials, but students/faculty/staff can go to them to seek clarification and guidance.
Welcome, Justin Pedigo!
Glasgow has welcomed Justin Pedigo as Zone Maintenance Technician for the Glasgow Campus. Justin started working at the Glasgow Campus as part of CO-OP program with Barren County High School. He is a Barren County native and enjoys riding his new Harley.
Her Story Reception
Dr. Don Swoboda and James McCaslin (behind the camera) joined Dr. Juanita Bayless and her husband, John, at the "Her Story" Reception. The reception was given by the Glasgow Daily Times to honor these remarkable women and their stories and was held at George J’s, a local historic meeting place in Glasgow. Congratulations to all the women honored.
Area Human Resource Luncheon
The Glasgow Barren County Human Resources Council luncheon meeting was held at Bolton’s Landing. The following industries sent representatives: Akebono, R. R. Donnelley & Sons, Span-Tech, Southern States Cooperative, Federal Mogul, SKF, Barren County Schools and Glasgow Barren County IDEA. Dr. David Keeling, Ms. Phyllis Reed, Ms. Manon Pardue and Dr. Juanita Bayless shared information about new programs available at WKU–Glasgow and other opportunities for collaborations.
Staff Leadership Institute
Glasgow is proud to have another graduate of the Staff Leadership Institute. Wanda Quiggins, Glasgow Bookstore Manager, was among the graduates in May. Congratulations Wanda!
YMCA Board of Directors
Shana Pack, Psychology Instructor at Glasgow Campus, has been elected to the Glasgow Barren County YMCA. Congratulations, Shana!
DELO Welcomes New Marketing Manager
Stacey Biggs has joined the DELO team as Marketing Manager. Stacey has a bachelor’s degree from WKU and more than 13 years of experience in marketing, public relations, and advertising. Her experiences also include working with community and non-profit agencies such as area Chambers of Commerce, United Way, and Junior Achievement. Her husband Craig also works at WKU as Associate Athletic Director. They have two sons, Alex, 10 and Mason, 6.
Stacey can be reached at 745-1926 or stacey.biggs@wku.edu. Please join in welcoming Stacey to the DELO team!
TSOnline Podcasting Workshops
WKU instructors, (L–R) Jan Hunt-Shepherd, Doris Sikora, Judith Szerdahelyi, John Cippola, and Rich Patterson, watch part of the workshop presentation that covers podcast terminology. 
Elizabeth Romero (standing left) and Leyla Zhuhadar (standing right) conduct the workshop.
Instructors use laptops and headsets to create and upload their own podcasts. Dual Credit Summer Program
The very first high school dual credit summer program began in Glasgow on June 11 and will continue through July 19. Eight students are enrolled in Introduction to Sociology and are earning college credit while completing their high school degrees.
Concert in the Park
DELO was a contributing sponsor for the Concert in the Park Series during June at Fountain Square Park in downtown Bowling Green. The June Series featured noontime concerts each Wednesday. A number of food vendors and business representatives participated, in addition to the live music. DELO staff manned a table and distributed literature and promotional items to interested concert goers.
CKCC Staff Attend Conferences
On June 3 – 5, Sue Parrigin and Donna Roche attended the 1st Annual National Conference on University and College Conference Centers at the University of Georgia in Athens, GA. The purpose of the conference was to meet with colleagues and explore the issues, challenges, and opportunities in collegiate event management and operations. Sue and Donna attended presentations which explored the constraints and challenges unique to educational conference centers, studied best practices in day-to-day operations, examined organizational structure and its impact on customers and services, and gathered ideas and tools to enhance the Carroll Knicely Conference Center.
Derek Olive attended the annual conference of the Kentucky Society of Association Executives on June 3–6 in Bowling Green.
Derek and Dora Johnson attended a one-day conference in Owensboro on June 29th, titled "Managing Difficult People". The conference was conducted by the Owensboro Community and Technical College.
New Name on Campus
The Office of Correspondence Study has received a new name as of July 1st. This unit of DELO is now called Independent Learning through Correspondence. Our web and email addresses have changed to www.wku.edu/il and il@wku.edu respectively. The office is still located in Garrett Conference Center Room 101. We look forward to serving our students and faculty as Independent Learning through Correspondence!
DELO eNewsletter
The goal of the DELO eNewsletter is to share highlights of DELO and the individual DELO units with employees and interested individuals.
You are an important part of the success of the DELO newsletter. Submit information or story ideas to Elizabeth Main, (elizabeth.main@wku.edu) by the end of the month. Topics could include new program offerings, new employees, contracts made with outside organizations, professional awards received by you or your employees... anything that your fellow DELO employees might be interested in. Don’t be timid – take this opportunity to brag on your professional accomplishments!
Please send your information or comments to Elizabeth. We want to make the information in this newsletter interesting and useful for you.
Past issues of the DELO eNewsletter can be found at www.wku.edu/delo/NewslettersHTML/newsletterArchive.htm.