UA3/6/3 Position Classification Plan Memos

Memo to deans and directors from WKU Vice President for Business Affairs Harry Largen re: the distribution of WKU President Donald Zacharias\u27 memo. Memo to WKU employees from Donald Zacharias regarding the approval of the Position Classification Plan

UA3/6/3 Classification Plan for Nonexempt Staff Positions Memo

Memo to WKU President John Minton from WKU Vice President for Business Affairs Harry Largen regarding a classification plan for nonexempt employees

Perceived uncertainty as a moderator of workrelated expectancies and goals of real estate salespersons

The effect of perceived uncertainty as a moderator of work-related expectancies and goals of real-estate salespersons was examined. The effect of tenure as a moderator of these relationships was studied, as well as the effects of uncertainty and tenure on perceived differences in the amount of effort required to meet income goals under changing economic conditions. Additionally, Kopelman’s (1977) return on effort construct was tested in an organizational setting. The results generally provided weak support or none at all for the hypothesized relationships between uncertainty, motivation, goals, effort and tenure. Possible explanations for these results were (a) unique characteristics of the population from which the sample was drawn, and (b) differences in measured dimensions of uncertainty from those previously reported in the literature (Ferris, 1978). A supplementary analysis and discussion of results is found in Appendix B. Post hoc analysis of the data suggested that ability and attributional strategies are moderators of the relationships between uncertainty, motivation, goals, effort and tenure

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Long-term data for endemic frog genera reveal potential conservation crisis in the Bale Mountains, Ethiopia

Populations of many frogs have declined alarmingly in recent years, placing nearly one third of the >6,000 species under threat of extinction. Declines have been attributed largely to habitat loss, environmental degradation and/or infectious diseases such as chytridiomycosis. Many frogs undergo dramatic natural population fluctuations such that long-term data are required to determine population trends without undue influence of stochastic factors. We present long-term quantitative data (individuals encountered per person hour of searching) for four monotypic frog genera endemic to an Afromontane region of exceptional importance but growing conservation concern: one endemic to the Ethiopian highlands (Spinophrynoides osgoodi) and three endemic to the Bale Mountains (Altiphrynoides malcolmi, Balebreviceps hillmani, Ericabatrachus baleensis), collected during 15 field trips to the Bale Mountains between 1971 and 2009. Only a single confirmed sighting of S. osgoodi has been made since 1995. The other three species have also declined, at least locally. E. baleensis appears to have been extirpated at its type locality and at the same site B. hillmani has declined. These declines are in association with substantial habitat degradation caused by a growing human population. Chytrid fungus has been found on several frog species in Bale, although no dead or moribund frogs have been encountered. These results expose an urgent need for more amphibian surveys in the Bale Mountains. Additionally, we argue that detrimental human exploitation must be halted immediately in at least some parts of the Harenna Forest if a conservation crisis is to be averte

The Relationship Between Stress, Satisfaction, and Emotional Intelligence in College Students

The relationship between stress and satisfaction has been well documented. However, little is known about the possible mediating effect that emotional intelligence may have on that relationship. This study addressed the role emotional intelligence plays between stress and satisfaction. By collecting measures of stress, life satisfaction, satisfaction with school, and emotional intelligence, this researcher examined the question Does emotional intelligence serve as a moderator in the relationship between satisfaction and stress? Results indicated that, after removing the effects of stress, emotional intelligence and satisfaction demonstrated a positive significant relationship. Emotional intelligence was related to the Big Five factors of Conscientiousness, Extraversion, and Emotional Stability. No relationship was found between stress and life or college satisfaction. The results suggest that if college students can utilize emotional intelligence as a coping mechanism in the college environment, they will experience greater satisfaction that could then lead to a more positive college experience for the student and possibly a decreased rate of attrition for universities

UA25/4 Proposed Mascot

Correspondence between Dero Downing, John Minton and Ronald Beck regarding a proposed mascot on a trial basis for the 1978-1979 basketball season

Correspondence Re: Notice of Redemption of Bonds

Correspondence regarding the publication of a notice of redemption of bonds in the Bond Buyer and the Louisville Courier-Journal