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Computing Literacy In The University Of The Future, Vernon W. Gantt

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article discusses the anticipated role of computing literacy in higher education during the emerging personal computer era. It distinguishes computing literacy, defined as the ability to use computers and software for practical tasks, from computer literacy, which includes programming and technical understanding of computer operations. The article argues that universities must respond to rapid developments in microcomputer technology and that faculty and administrators risk becoming less technologically capable than their students if they do not acquire basic computing skills. It surveys potential applications of computers in university teaching, research, writing, administration, advising, publishing, libraries, testing, data analysis, and professional …

Civic Virtue And The University Of The Future, Lawrence W. Rosenfield

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This essay considers the future of the university through the relationship between liberal education, civic virtue, and academic governance. It distinguishes the life of the mind from the university as a historical social institution, arguing that higher education has traditionally been tied to the preparation of citizens for public life. The essay traces this civic purpose from Renaissance humanism through American republican educational ideals and the development of public higher education. It identifies the academic department system and campus governance structures as central sites of crisis, rather than treating curricular reform or educational quality debates as the primary issue. The …

Response To The University Of The Future, Lane Jennings

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This response essay reflects on the future of the university from the perspective of an editor and journalist responding to essays on civic virtue, interdisciplinary communication, and computing literacy. It considers the university both as a civic community and as a looser relationship among teachers, students, and knowledge, drawing comparisons between American residential higher education, medieval universities, and emerging computer-networked instruction. The essay supports the role of universities in preparing students for democratic participation while also warning that new telecommunications technologies may reshape or weaken campus-based community if institutions do not adapt deliberately. It discusses interdisciplinary communication as a way …

The Communication Classroom: A Chilly Climate For Women?, Karlyn Kohrs Campbell

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article responds to research on classroom climate for women by considering how sexism operates specifically within speech communication. It identifies three areas of disciplinary concern: public speaking and debate, public address and rhetoric, and communication as a medium through which discrimination is enacted. The article argues that women’s participation as speakers has historically conflicted with conventional gender expectations, making public speaking and debate especially difficult contexts for women students. It also critiques the teaching of public address, noting that speech anthologies and curricula have often excluded women rhetors and thereby reinforced the idea that public eloquence is primarily male. …

Department Chairs And The Law, Patti P. Gillespie

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

The contemporary legal environment for department chairs is explored through six recurring areas of risk that shape everyday academic administration in higher education, with special attention to theatre programs. The discussion begins with equal opportunity, discrimination, and affirmative action, emphasizing up-to-date knowledge of policy interpretation, careful drafting of advertisements, equitable salary practices, and meticulous recordkeeping across hiring, promotion, and termination decisions. It then turns to retention, promotion, tenure, and salary, stressing clear written procedures, consistent application, pattern awareness across decisions, and early consultation with university counsel in cases involving dismissal or disclosure of sensitive information. Additional sections examine “truth in …

A Study To Determine The Extent Of A Justification For A Building Bond Referendum In Mt. Zion, Illinois, Robert Herrmann

Masters Theses

The purpose of this field study was to determine the extent of a justification for a bond referendum that would provide the funds for additional facilities for the Mt. Zion High School. This study is concerned with the action taken to achieve that goal.

An overview of the community's history with regard to education was relevant to understanding the importance of education in this community. The problem that faced the community was overcrowded facilities and lack of updated curriculum. A growth in population was addressed in terms of its impact on the educational facilities at the high school.

This field …

An Analysis Of The Opinions Of Senior Students Of Teachers' Colleges Or University Concerning Practice Teaching In Taiwan, R.O.C., Mao-Sen Liang

Masters Theses

The purpose of this study was to investigate the opinions of senior students of National Kaohsiung Teachers' College in Taiwan concerning practice teaching and to provide suggestions for the authority of educational administration and teacher training institutions to emphasize the process of practice teaching.

It was hypothesized that this study may serve as a stimulation of empirical study pertaining to pracrice teaching in the future.

The related research and literature were reviewed.

A practice teaching questionnaire was developed to gain information concerning the time assignment, the senior students' feelings about the junior high schools in which they did practice teaching, …

Ua37/30/2 Wku Research Notecards - P Topics, Lowell Harrison

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

Notecards created by Lowell Harrison while researching his book Western Kentucky University. The cards transcribed below are for 134 topics beginning with P ranging from P.O.W. to Purpose.

Ua37/30/2 Wku Research Notecards - U-V Topics, Lowell Harrison

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

Notecards created by Lowell Harrison while researching his book Western Kentucky University. The cards transcribed below are for 55 topics beginning with U & V ranging from Underground Papers to Voting - Regents.

Ua37/30/2 Wku Research Notecards - E Topics, Lowell Harrison

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

Notecards created by Lowell Harrison while researching his book Western Kentucky University. The cards transcribed below are for 104 topics beginning with E ranging from Eagle Prep to Extension.

Ua37/30/2 Wku Research Notecards - S Topics, Lowell Harrison

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

Notecards created by Lowell Harrison while researching his book Western Kentucky University. The cards transcribed below are for 321 topics beginning with S ranging from Sabbaticals to Symposium: Student.

Teaching Students To Think: A Workshop Design, Betty Lasere Erickson

To Improve the Academy: A Journal of Educational Development

Like faculty in most colleges and universities, professors at the University of Rhode Island (URI) have been troubled by their students' performances on tasks which require reasoning and problem-solving, thinking and creating. Although URI students seem capable of memorizing every piece of information which comes their way, many appear unable to apply course material in any manner which might be called critical or creative thinking.

News & Views - Vol. 03, No. 05 - December 27, 1984, University Of Massachusetts Boston

1983-1991, News & Views

No abstract provided.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 60, No. 28, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue includes articles:

• Struck, Angela. Greek Division not Just Skin Deep
• Humphreys, Mack. Torture, Isolation Part of Prisoner of War Life – Ken Fleenor, Dewey Smith
• Reagan, Stan. Book Exchange Makes Bucks Later But Greater
• Reagan, Stan. Housing Woes Continue
• Vick, Scott. Applauds Associated Student Government Plan
• Wilder, Chris. Shuffled Student Empathizes with Men – East Hall
• Schock, Jack. Point Misleading
• Collins, Michael & Michael Collins. Name Sharing: the Long and Short of It
• Herald Staff Named for Spring
• Parson, Kim. Caffeine Before Exams Could Hurt Scores, Heart …

Senate Meeting December 12, 1984, Academic Senate

Academic Senate Minutes

No abstract provided.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 60, No. 27, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue includes articles:

• Collins, Michael A Move Toward Tradition – Politics
• Malmer, Victoria. A Change in Style: What’s Hot, What’s Not
• Struck, Angela. Wendy’s Clara Peller Greets Shoppers
• Lettenly, Corinne. Goof-Off Thursday Offers Rest
• Edelen, Mark. Counselors Will Ease Switch to New Phones
• Residents Should Start Packing – East Hall
• Knapp, Kevin. Editorial Cartoon – East Hall
• Medley, Bryant. East Hall Should Stay Male
• Embry, Regina. Donations Can Help – St. Jude’s Hospital
• Colyer, David. Actors Expecting to Struggle for Recognition
• Swift, Kim. Clothes Encounters Exhibits Fashionable Campus …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 60, No. 26, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue includes articles:

• Carlton, Chad & Victoria Malmer. Residents Irate Over Hall Switch – East Hall
• Gott, Doug. Con Ends with Capture of Greek Imposter – Fred Postlewaite, Sigma Alpha Epsilon
• Proposal for Dorm Inspection Fails
• Meehan, Mary. Big Brother May Already Be Here
• Embry, Hugh. Loves the Hill, East Hall
• Winner, Andrew. Upset by Eviction – East Hall
• Pethia, Robert. Statement Not True
• Haffner, Steve. Grade Squabble Shows Immaturity
• Broderick, Danny. Keep Beasts in East Hall
• Withers, Nell. Hopes Hasty Move is Reconsidered – East Hall
• Knapp, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 60, No. 25, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue includes articles:

• Edelen, Mark. Potter College Accused of Grade Inflation
• Struck, Angela. Jail Stay Short, But not Sweet – Jeanette Fugate, Barbara Fugate, Laura Coin
• Emery, Matt. Right Attitude Helps Testy Students Cope
• Additions Improve Food Service
• Knapp, Kevin. Editorial Cartoon - Student Scrooge
• Meehan, Mary. College Life Dampens Christmas Cheer
• DeArmond, Don. Coverage Incorrect
• Colyer, David. Dancing Rat Definitely for Kids – Chuck E. Cheese
• Malmer, Victoria. Book Exchange Signup Will Begin Tomorrow
• Jones, Paige. Hanging of Green Kicks Off Season
• Robertson, Marcia. Homemade Presents Provide …

Meeting Minutes, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Meeting regarding vacancies, pass / fail, book exchange and resolutions.

Ua11/1 On Campus, Wku Public Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

On Campus newsletter featuring articles about faculty, staff and events at Western Kentucky University. This issue includes articles:

• WKU’s Mike Morse Part of Heart Implant Photo Exclusive
• Holiday Season Opens on Campus Today
• Coal Chemistry on Campus Impresses Chinese Experts
• Visiting Professor Will Speak on Pathogens – James Moulder
• Industrial & Engineering Technology is Accredited on Campus
• After 1984, Utopias – John Oakes
• Music for the Holidays – Concerts
• Update – Donald Zacharias
• About You – Emery Alford, Henry Baughman, Philip Constans, William Floyd, Connie Foster, Mary Miller, Janet Palmer, Alice Rowe, Joseph Stokes, Joseph Uveges, Joe Winstead, Blaine Ferrell, …

News & Views - Vol. 03, No. 04 - November 30, 1984, University Of Massachusetts Boston

1983-1991, News & Views

No abstract provided.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 60, No. 24, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue includes articles:

• Robertson, Marcia. Fire Alarm Ignites Tempers – Bemis Lawrence Hall
• Humphreys, Mack. English Teachers Search for Time Savers
• Henigman, Louise. Top of the Tower Unveiled, Expanding Cafeteria Service – Pearce-Ford Tower
• Emery, Matt. Western Still Hopes for Wishes
• Students Must Value Teacher Evaluations
• O’Donnell, Beth. Bills Show Concern
• Hitchcock, Lisa. Book Exchange
• Zimmerman, Loree. Book Exchange
• Reagan, Stan. Book Exchange
• Knapp, Kevin. Editorial Cartoon – Book Exchange
• Malmer, Victoria. Associated Student Government Promotes Book Exchange
• Hanging of the Green Monday
• Swift, Kim. Costume Shop Keeps …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 60, No. 23, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue includes articles:

• Edelen, Mark. Fund for State Research Considered by Council on Higher Education
• Humphreys, Mack. Strict Dorm Rules Made Women Toe the Line
• Paul, Steve. Republicans Back, Mitch McConnell Says
• Mietz, Melanie. Town Forums Focus on Schools
• Student Journalists Honored at Convention
• Letteney, Corinne. Students Give Passing Mark to Saturday English Exam
• Interfraternity Council Needs Truant Officer to Round Up Members
• Knapp, Kevin. Editorial Cartoon – Interfraternity Council
• Aguilar, Ondina. Musicians Teach Culture – Ecuadorians
• Peiz, Karen. Proposals Have Flaws
• Dezern, Craig. Experts Interpret Election, Lack …

Ua11/1 On Campus, Wku Public Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

On Campus newsletter featuring articles about faculty, staff and events at Western Kentucky University. This issue includes articles:

• New Business Dean Announces Goals – Robert Harshbarger
• Survey Shows Americans Support Higher Education
• Rodes-Helm Forum to Discuss TV Preachers – Jerry Cardwell, Jeffrey Hadden
• Governor Martha Layne Collins Talks with Campus Leaders
• University Journal Features Health Care
• We Did It! Says WKYU-FM – Fundraising
• About Students – Ralph Pearson
• About You – Diane Alpert, Ken Dyrsen, Jan Garrett, Joe Glaser, Barry Griffin, Riley Handy, Charles Meyer, Vickey Middleswarth, Virginia Neel, Neil Peterie, Ed Wolfe
• Etc. – Credit Union, University Center Art …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 60, No. 22, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue includes articles:

• Malmer, Victoria. French Students Attacked; Extortion Case Continues – Alain Bertoni, Gilles Bertocchi
• Malmer, Victoria. Student Government Plans to Organize Book Exchange
• Struck, Angela. Student Video Magazine Highlights Western Weekly
• Nonsense Scheduled
• Program to Provide Textbook Choice
• Knapp, Kevin. Editorial Cartoon – Textbooks from Santa Claus
• Reagan, Stan. Attendance Policy Needs Changing
• Parson, Kim & Mark Edelen. Council on Higher Education Looks at Teacher Education
• Interfraternity Council Accepts Nominations for Officers
• Jones, Paige. Scorchers Light Up Garrett Ballroom
• Dezern, Craig. White Myths Shade American Thinking …

Senate Meeting November 14, 1984, Academic Senate

Academic Senate Minutes

No abstract provided.

News & Views - Vol. 03, No. 03 - November 14, 1984, University Of Massachusetts Boston

1983-1991, News & Views

No abstract provided.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 60, No. 21, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue includes articles:

• Thomas, Steve. Racer Rolls to His Own Victory – David Beach
• Paul, Steve & Jamie Morton. Regents Delay Discussing Budget Changes
• Edelen, Mark. French Students Claim Extortion – Alain Bertoni, Gilles Bertocchi
• 2 Days Left Flu Shots
• Western Name Spreads Across Country with Wins
• Todd, Tim. Dislikes LaMont Jones Quitting
• Khatir, Carol. Miffed by Denied Vote
• Weigel, Richard. Upset by Account – Attendance Policy
• Weigel, Diane. Alpha Omicron Pi’s Help in Success
• Smith, Jack. Praises Big Red’s Roar, University Center Board
• Knapp, Kevin. Editorial Cartoon …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 60, No. 19, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue includes articles:

• Malmer, Victoria. LaMont Jones Drops Out of Associated Student Government Revote
• Jones, Paige. Gordon Liddy, Timothy Leary Trade Casual Barbs in Debate
• Edelen, Mark. No Action Expected on Athletic Freeze
• Graduate Faculty Load May Be Reduced
• Regents Will Handle Housekeeping
• Struck, Angela. Graduate Faculty Load May Be Reduced
• Pillow, Robert. Traditional Election Bungle Continues
• Knapp, Kevin. Editorial Cartoon – Associated Student Government
• Moore, Grace. Western Comes to Aid of Teacherless Class – Jerry Cunningham
• Urbanek, Kristi & Shelley Lepeman. Revote Unnecessary
• Zimmerman, Loree & Mike …

Ua11/1 On Campus, Wku Public Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

On Campus newsletter featuring articles about faculty, staff and events at Western Kentucky University. This issue includes articles:

• What It Means When the Vice President Comes to Town – George Bush
• Talisman, College Heights Herald Win Awards
• Phonothon ’84 Gets $32,210 – Fundraising
• James Baldwin to Appear November 13
• Fine Arts Festival Concludes This Month
• Gordon Liddy & Timothy Leary to Appear on Campus
• WKYU-FM Begins Fund Drive
• Student Public Relations Group Wins Award – Public Relations Student Society of America
• Board of Regents to Meet Saturday
• A Response to the National Institute of Education Higher Education Study
• About You …