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A Profile Of Students Enrolled At The University Of Northern Iowa, Fall Semester 1983, University Of Northern Iowa

Institutional Effectiveness & Planning Documents

Contents:

--- Preface
--- Profile Summary
--- Section I: Total Student Enrollment for Fall Semester 1983
--- Section II: New Students Entering UNI Fall Semester 1983
--- Section III: Miscellaneous
--- Section IV: Research Pertaining to UNI Students

Toward A Definition Of The Field: Local Constraints And National Coherence, E. Culpepper Clark

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

Reflecting on communication studies at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, this article questions whether a national field definition would meaningfully resolve local problems of identity, curriculum, and administrative recognition. It describes a department combining speech communication, mass communication, and linguistics, where student demand and public perception have made mass communication more visible than speech. The article considers possible unifying labels, including rhetoric and public communication, while noting practical limits created by professional tracks, degree requirements, community needs, and institutional expectations. It argues that departments will continue to be judged by what they do rather than by field labels, and …

Saving Communication At Suny, Albany, Kathleen E. Kendall

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

Describing a departmental survival effort at SUNY Albany, this case study recounts how the Department of Rhetoric and Communication responded when administrators considered dissolving it and redistributing faculty into other units. The account identifies several sources of vulnerability, including understaffing, faculty turnover, heavy enrollments, uncertain disciplinary fit within the humanities, and limited understanding of communication by campus colleagues. It also explains how student response, support from key administrators, faculty unity, strategic documentation, and a university wide study committee helped preserve the department. The case concludes with lessons about resource allocation, administrative location, collective faculty action, and the importance of building …

The Suny, Buffalo, Story, Charles R. Petrie

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

Focused on the Department of Communication at SUNY Buffalo, this case study describes a prolonged administrative review shaped by budget reductions, declining student pools, public internal conflict, and loss of faculty lines. The department responded by arguing for communication’s student demand, disciplinary centrality, program quality, and relevance to the university mission, while also experimenting with resource plans, tighter requirements, larger course strategies, and use of part time professionals. When administrators proposed options ranging from phase out to program suspension or reorganization, the department issued an open letter addressing budgetary need, quality, centrality, demand, and internal strife. The case documents an …

Toward A Definition Of The Field: Local Constraints And National Coherence, John L. Sullivan

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

Focused on the University of Virginia, this article examines how local institutional expectations can shape communication programs more strongly than national disciplinary definitions. It describes ACA’s regional efforts to identify common goals, methods, and subject matter in the field, then uses Virginia’s movement from speech and drama to rhetoric and communication studies as a case of program adaptation. The article argues that attempts to mirror the full field weakened coherence, while a focused humanistic curriculum in public discourse better matched institutional priorities and improved credibility. It also emphasizes scholarship, external review, naming, faculty hiring, and relations with the Speech Communication …

Priorities For Program Survival, Stanley F. Paulson

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

Written from a dean’s perspective, this article identifies factors that can strengthen speech communication programs during periods of budget pressure and program review. It argues that communication benefits from broad societal growth, employer demand for speaking, listening, interpersonal, and writing abilities, and strong student interest, but also faces economic retrenchment and possible overproduction of academic doctorates. The article recommends four priorities for program survival: high quality research, stronger relationships with other disciplines, balance between theoretical study and competence based instruction, and development of public constituencies including alumni and campus partners. It frames these priorities not only as defensive strategies but …

Association For Communication Administration Bulletin, Complete Volume 46

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This is the complete Volume 46 from 1983 for the Association for Communication Administration Bulletin.

The Nationalization Of Arabic And Islamic Education In Egypt: Dar Al Alum And Al Azhar, Lois A. Aroian

Faculty Books

This study sets forth for the first time the vital role of Dar Al'ulum, Egypt's first and only continuously operating university level teaching training institution, in the nationalization of Islamic and Arabic education in Egypt. Ali Mubarak, nineteenth century Egypt's longest enduring bureaucrat, initiated , and Khedive Ismail (1863-1879) founded Dar al Ulum in 1892 to train teachers of Arabic and Turkish for the newly expanding national (amiriyya) school system. This study grew out of a PhD dissertation, "Education, Language and Culture in Modern Egypt: Dar Al Ulum and its Graduates (1872-1923)" presented at The University of Michigin in 1978.

Crusader, September 30, 1983, College Of The Holy Cross

Student Newspapers

No abstract provided.

Western News, September 29, 1983, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Exhibit of permanent collection to open Monday, Ambassador of the Netherlands to speak here, Visiting scholar to speak on child abuse, Dalton/Young Artist series open this week, WMU to 'Recapture 80 Yesteryears' Oct. 9-15, Staff-training seminars planned by Personnel, South African to speak on church; apartheid

Western News, September 22, 1983, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Centralization threatens 'quality and uniqueness' of higher ed in Michigan, Bernhard says in 'State of U', 'Brown and Gold Day' features variety of events; opportunities, Board approves 1983-84 budget of $78.3 million; up 5.5 percent, Big crowd expected for game with Central, Gabriele; Dempsey named to posts here, Research fund offers fellowships; grants, GM chairman Roger B. Smith to receive degree, Agnes Monsour to speak at Social Work luncheon

Western News, September 15, 1983, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: New-student enrollment up 7.6% Coordinated effort by campus community helps bring total enrollment to 18,542students, Standing-room only for Miller memorial service, Miss Michigan Denise Gehman picked in top 5, Fifteen earn doctorates at August commencement, 'Brown and Gold Day' scheduled for Sept. 24, Van Riper Lecture Series to conclude Friday, Public Safety changes parking-lot designations

Special Newsbulletin, September 12, 1983, Salve Regina College

Newsbulletin

No abstract provided.

The Spinnaker Vol.7 No. 6, University Of North Florida

Spinnaker

Student newspaper for the UNF community.

Western News, September 1, 1983, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Fourth unit in Valley II complex opened to respond to increased student demand, Here's a look at major events of spring; summer terms, Hartenstein becomes president of Faculty Senate, Change name to Office of Public Information, Hannah; Clarkson announce resignations, Miller named to higher-education commission, New features noted with Centrex III service

American Legal Scholarship: Structural Constraints And Intellectual Conceptualism, Robert Stevens

Journal of Legal Education

No abstract provided.

Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction: Some Reservations, Gary Clifford Korn

Journal of Legal Education

No abstract provided.

Western News, August 4, 1983, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Alumni phonathon exceeds goal, $170,000 Mott grant given, University telephone directory updates due, Two European trips planned

The Westerner Vol. 4 No. 1, Western Michigan University

The Westerner (1980-1997)

• Fossil collection given to Geology • Fetzer Center to be dedicated November 2 • 'Recapture 80 yesteryears' • State urges foreign language study • New EXCITEment at Western • Goldsmith is unique tutor with educational center • Foundation assets gained in past year • Evaluation Center completes survey • Gifts/ grants total $12.6 million in 1982-83 • Western's international focus • Medieval studies thrive at Western • Second group of students visit Italy • Employees journey overseas • African art show set for November • 'We must alWays have old memories and young hopes' • The Fetzer Center • …

Faculty Publications 1979-1981, Western Michigan University

Faculty Contributions (1950-1981)

Faculty Publications 1979-1981 is the seventeenth compilation of the publications of the faculty of Western Michigan University and is designed mainly to inform the University faculty of the breadth of writing of their colleagues.

Nova University Graduate Education Modules (Gem) Programs Designed For Today's Educators August 1983, Nova University

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice College Archive

No abstract provided.

A Curriculum Guide For Training Teachers Of Students Who Are Blind/Low Vision In Tanzania, East Africa, Jean Latimore Smith

Theses

This is a project for training teachers of students who are blind or have low vision in Tanzania, East Africa. Blindness is viewed as one of the most feared disabilities to afflict mankind . There are millions of people throughout the world who are blind or have low vision; young-old, men-women, boys-girls, black-white, rich- poor, there are no barriers . In Tanzania, East Africa, £or every 100,000 people in certain areas, there are an estimated 500 people who are blind. It is because of this high incidence that this project is written . Since research does not indicate any concrete …

A Writing Curriculum For Grade Five Using Literary Models, Virginia Ann Smith

Theses

Three major areas of concern influenced this writer's decision to investigate writing and develop a writing curriculum for fifth grade children based on the use of literary models as springboards for writing .

Recognition of the importance of adequate writing skills in order to participate in various functions of our society provided the first area of concern. The second major concern was related to the apparent difficulties and failures experienced by students in coping with the complexities of the writing process. This concern stemmed from classroom experiences while trying to help children learn writing skills. A third area of concern …

Developing Communicative Skills In Non-Native Speakers Through Dramatic Techniques, Madeline Brand

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

Designed for language and communication instruction, this article presents dramatic techniques as a way to develop oral communication skills among speakers for whom English is not a first language. It describes the limits of grammar drills and formal classroom settings, then frames drama as a practical method for creating motivation, reducing anxiety, and encouraging meaningful speech. The discussion distinguishes drama from theatre and emphasizes activities that draw students into realistic interpersonal situations. Techniques include pantomime, dialogs, improvisation, role playing, interviews, choral speaking, and storytelling. The article presents these methods as tools for increasing student participation, social confidence, listening, cultural awareness, …

Summer Commencement [Program], July 29, 1983, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Commencement Programs

The program of the commencement ceremonies, including a list of institutional leadership, a list of the departments by college, awards given at the ceremonies, and a list of undergraduate and graduate degree candidates.

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting July 15, 1983, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Approval of the Minutes
• Correspondence
• President's Remarks
• Western Michigan University Foundation Report
• Academic Personnel Report
• Non-Academic Personnel Report
• Gift and Grant Report
• Recommendation re Continuing Education Student Fees
• Recommendation re Water Easement
• Recommendation re Authorization to Confer Degrees
• Board Committee Reports
• College of Business Report - Fetzer Business Development Center
• Public Comments
• Adjournment

Ursinus College Bulletin, Summer 1983, Andrea A. Vaughan, Richard P. Richter, Annette V. Lucas, Nicholas O. Berry, John W. Shuck

Ursinus Magazine (New Bulletin Series), 1969-1995

Vision of alumni advocates • Keeping the core healthy • Modernized • Methodized • Multiplied • Ruth Rothenberger Harris retires • Professor's book is published • Library collection grows • Sports line-up • Ursinus Board approves $11 million budget, elects two directors • Election results announced • Network news • New look to the Loyalty Fund • Richter elected • Seven promoted • Small named Assistant Dean • Recruiters sought • Evening agenda • A Beta idea • Sophomore wins Scots scholarship • Celebrating a scholar • Note worthy • Alumni award nominations • Agency director addresses graduates • Commencement …

Instructional Strategies For Implementing A Reading For Meaning Approach, Elaine G. Wangberg

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

If our goal as reading educators is to develop in students the ability to gain meaning from written language, our instruction and programs should present and emphasize experiences which promote this ability. The following is a listing of practical suggestions for implementing a reading for meaning approach.

An Informal Reading--Language Test, Una A. Lange, Dixie D. Sanger, Sheldon L. Stick

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Professionals working with children who need help in language development and reading have reported a positive relationship between reading performance and the development of language skills (Mattingly, 1972; Goodm3n, reported in Gutknecht and Keenan, 1978; Berger, 1978; Semel and Wiig, 1975; Stark, 1975). Semel and Wiig (1975) report that many reading problems are due to a child I s difficulty or inability to understand the ideas being expressed by complex syntactic structures, and Rupley (1974) states that problems in understanding the vocabulary used in reading texts may contribute to reading problems. The relationship and parallelism between reading and language development …

Current Reading Research: What Does It Tell The Classroom Teacher?, Ellen R. Smith

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Teachers often consider research as an entity separate from classroom practices. However, if one looks carefully at research results, implications that have a direct bearing on classroom practices can be found.

In the field of reading, there is a growing abundance of research results which can affect what is done in the classroom. It is the purpose of this article to present an brief overview of current research done in reading and point out some implications for classroom reading teachers. Standal (1978) descriptive model of reading is used as a framework in which to present the research. Standal' s components …