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Minutes Of The Aca Business Meeting

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

These minutes document the ACA Annual Business Meeting held on November 10, 1983, in Washington, DC. The minutes address officer and committee reports, regional and national convention programming, departmental data, departmental evaluation, theatre administration, faculty development, legal education, new officers, and recognition of outgoing leadership.

Association For Communication Administration Bulletin, Complete Volume 47

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This is the complete Volume 47 from 1984 for the Association for Communication Administration Bulletin.

Minutes Of The Aca Executive Committee

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

These minutes document an ACA Executive Committee meeting held on November 9, 1983, in Washington, DC. The minutes address budget and dues changes, convention planning, committee charges, affiliation discussions, archives, survey policies, doctoral rating study procedures, membership recruitment, and faculty development projects.

Departmental Status In The 1980s, William E. Arnold

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article reports findings from an ACA survey on the status of communication and theatre departments in higher education during the early 1980s. It examines department names, budget conditions, enrollment patterns, faculty demographics, undergraduate curricula, graduate programs, and administrative problems connected to broader economic pressures. The article presents descriptive data on departmental growth, budget changes, major requirements, service course activity, program structure, faculty rank, faculty composition, and graduate student recruitment. It also identifies issues facing departments, including faculty needs, travel support, capital budgets, operations funding, and enrollment changes. By summarizing conditions across responding programs, the article offers a reference point …

Academic Rewards And The Coaching Of Forensics: A Modest Proposal, N. Edd Miller

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

Addressing academic reward systems for forensic directors and coaches, this article proposes that coaching forensics should receive recognition not only as teaching but also as research activity. It reviews the difficulty of categorizing forensic coaching within tenure, promotion, and merit systems, especially when compared with creative activity in theatre or media production. The article argues that effective coaching requires critical appraisal of evidence, problem formulation, argument development, organization, interpretation, and presentation, all of which resemble research processes. It recommends limited research credit for active and effective coaching while preserving expectations for traditional scholarship. The article also outlines possible evaluation criteria, …

Interdisciplinary Speech Communication: A Small School Alternative, Betty Jo Hyde Welch

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

Set within statewide scrutiny of new undergraduate programs, this article describes the creation of an interdisciplinary speech communication degree at a small university campus. The program was developed under constraints requiring little duplication of existing state programs and reliance on current faculty, facilities, and resources. The article explains how faculty from several disciplines planned a curriculum combining speech, English, computer science, modern language, philosophy, psychology, and anthropology. It outlines a structure built around general education, a communication core, and a student designed collateral emphasis area. The article also reports subsequent program growth and movement toward independent departmental status. It contributes …

Faculty In Community Colleges Should Conduct Research For Publication, Carol S. Hopson

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

Challenging the idea that community college faculty should be defined only as teachers, this article argues that research and publication are necessary for instructional improvement, professional identity, and institutional credibility. It traces the historical image of junior colleges as teaching institutions, then notes changes in student populations, instructional conditions, faculty credentials, and community college roles. The article identifies different categories of community college faculty and argues that instructors should investigate student needs, teaching materials, workloads, class size, developmental education, and classroom methods rather than relying on university based research. It also rejects myths that research is administratively irrelevant, incompatible with …

An International Visiting Fellowship Scheme: A United States And Australia Program, Harry Irwin

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

Centered on communication program development in Australia, this article describes an international visiting fellowship at Kuring-gai College of Advanced Education in Sydney. It situates the program within the growth of applied communication studies in Australian higher education, especially the advanced education sector’s emphasis on vocationally oriented curricula. The article explains how the fellowship brought United States communication scholars to assist with curriculum development, staff development, teaching, research, learning materials, library resources, and professional seminars. It also discusses recruitment, selection, institutional fit, and the eventual suspension of the program because of financial constraints. The article contributes to communication administration by presenting …

Creating A Model For A Career Planning And Placement Center At Kaskaskia College, D. Rennie Minton

Masters Theses

Statement of Purpose

The primary purpose of this field study was to create a model in the form of a comprehensive career planning and placement program for those individuals served by Kaskaskia Community College, District No. 501. Besides students cur rently enrolled, those who are temporary dropouts and return, early semester leavers, adults in the community and other individuals who could benefit from such services will be encouraged to make use of the facilities and personnel available.

While there has always been some type of placement activities taking place in the public schools in·the past, for the most part they …

Needs Assessment Model For Microcomputer Utilization By Public School Systems, Michael W. Throneburg

Masters Theses

The purpose of this study was to prepare a needs assessment for development of administrative and instructional programs using the microcomputer at Paris High School in Paris, Illinois. It was hypothesized that this study might serve as a model for other school districts wishing to establish microcomputer programs.

A Microcomputer Survey Questionnaire was developed to gain information concerning the current status of microcomputer utilization throughout the Educational Service Region 11 of East-Central Illinois. This information proved valuable in helping to determine what was "actually'' taking place in area school districts regarding microcomputer utilization.

In addition, a review of the current …

Membership Of The Faculty Senate, 1984-1985, Georgia Southern University

Faculty Senate: Membership Lists

No abstract provided.

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:

• Vice President Search Committee is Named
• Looking for Ways to Fund Your Projects? – Sponsored Programs
• Writer Tells Us About Those Fundamental Things of Life – Leon Driskell
• Looking for the Perfect Gift? How About a Dinner Theatre?
• Series Focuses on Educational Matters on Campus – Educational Leadership
• The Elves Were Working in the Residence Halls – Salvation Army Food Drive
• Don’t be the Goose this Christmas – Wellness
• Embry, Pam. Faculty Tell How Christmas is in Other Lands
• About You – …

News & Views - Vol. 02, No. 04 - December 2, 1983, University Of Massachusetts Boston

1983-1991, News & Views

No abstract provided.

Ua77/1 Western Alumnus, December, Wku Alumni Association

WKU Administration Documents

WKU alumni magazine. Features the following articles:

• Hensley, Fred. From the Editor – Letters to Big Red
• Highland, Jim. WKYU-FM Three Years Old & Growing
• Bennett, Jim. Did the Super Bowl Hogs Originate at WKU? – Joe Bugel
• Embry, Pam. Rapid Increase in Computer Science Enrollment Spawns Department
• Alumni News & Notes
• In Memoriam
• Richard Salisbury Lectures Internationally
• Charles Daniel to Work with Handicapped
• Tom Dunn Stresses Retention
• WKU Gets $133,000 Grant – Upward Bound
• Five Additional Athletic Scholarships Endowed
• WKU Netters Earn Honors – Yvonne Turner
• Fund-Raisers Aid Topper Golf, Tennis

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 59, No. 26, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Mathis, Mark. Head Football Coach Resigns: Jimmy Feix Says Action in Best Interest
• Newton, Tommy. Vice President Resigns: James Davis Will Return to Teaching
• Collins, Michael. Group Seeks Changes in Greek Row Location
• Opponents of Greek Row Hiding Behind a Façade
• Bloss, Lou. Editorial Cartoon – Jimmy Feix Retires
• Bloss, Lou. Evening of Telling Horror Stories Gives One the Creeps
• Thomas, Dot. William Eskridge Story Appreciated
• Spann, Jim. Concert letter Draws Reaction
• Paul, Steve. Fake Bill Prompts Bylaws Change
• Peerman, Tami. Amateurs Get Opportunity to …

A Report Of An Internship At The Michigan State Department Of Education, Lansing, Michigan, Reiniera Leroux

Masters Theses

The purpose of this report is to describe an internship conducted at the Michigan State Department of Education. The experience focused on gaining an understanding of the State Board of Education and Adult Extended Learning Services, a unit of the State Department of Education. The intern was also given the task of rewriting and updating one of the Department of Education handbooks: "Administrative Guide for Adult High School."

Chapter I is an introduction and background to the State Department of Education, the State Board of Education, and Adult Extended Learning Services. Chapter I also includes the intern's prospectus.

Chapter II …

A Report Of An Internship With Senior Services, Incorporated, Kalamazoo, Michigan, Monroe H. Johnson

Masters Theses

This report summarizes a 15-week internship with Senior Services, Incorporated, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, served during the Spring and Summer terms, 1983.

The purpose of the internship was to acquaint the intern with the leadership performance, duties, responsibilities, and actions of the executive director and field supervisor in increasing and maintaining a low income minority senior citizen's nutritional outreach service. The objectives of increasing the number of low income minority senior citizen participants and prepared nutritional sites were the major emphasis of this internship. In addition, the intern was involved with proposal writing and the hiring of two outreach workers.

Instructional Leadership: A Comparison Of The Roles Of Principal And Curriculum Director, Bettina K. Brown

Masters Theses

The objective of this report was to relate the experiences and outcomes of a field experience internship in public school administration.

Specifically, the report focused on a comparison and contrast of the roles, responsibilities, and expectation of instructional leadership as reflected in the separate positions of a principal, a curriculum director, and a consolidation of both positions.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 59, No. 26, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Collins, Michael. Former Student Hurt in Grenada – William Eskridge
• Newton, Tommy. Campus Wept with Nation – John F. Kennedy Assassination
• Norton, Wilma. One Professor Remembers – Francis Thompson
• Carlton, Chad & Karen Whitaker. Movie Draws Student Attention –The Day After
• Professor Killed in Wreck – Norman Ehresman
• Whitaker, Karen. Academic Council Approves Class Changes
• Whitaker, Karen. Reporter Faces Weighty Problem – Diet
• Bloss, Lou. Gordon Liddy Shows Limits of Man’s Willpower
• Felty, Jeff. Responds to Letter, Defends Jack Smith
• Elder, Greg. Criticizes Herald Coverage, …

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:

• Following Up on Writing & Thinking at Lake Malone – Writing Across the Curriculum
• They’re Something We Certainly Don’t Look Forward to Says the Teacher – Taxes
• Workshop is for Women in Business – Small Business Development Center
• They’re Throwing Eggs Again, In Thompson . . . – Physics Olympics Day
• Introducing Dinner Theatre
• There Were No Turkeys that First Thanksgiving – Jay Anderson
• Anybody Have Any Stories to Tell?
• Your Attention Please . . . - Alumni Association Awards
• Letters – …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 59, No. 25, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Morton, Jamie. U.S. Lives in Illusion, Gordon Liddy Says
• Edelen, Mark. Speaker Receives Mixed Reaction – Gordon Liddy
• Dezern, Craig. Funds Denied for Televising Classes
• Dezern, Craig. Council on Higher Education Raises Tuition at State Universities
• More Jokes from Associated Student Government
• Bloss, Lou. Editorial Cartoon – Football Embarrassment
• Bloss, Lou. First Dates Will Always be Weird, No Matter What You Do
• Ferguson, Keith. Jack Smith Parties, Committee Waits
• Handy, Ty. Scott Travis is Target for Sports Writers
• Gibson, Alan. Refrained from Hearing Gordon Liddy …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 59, No. 22, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Dezern, Craig. Students Lack Global Awareness
• Elmore, Gary. Gubernatorial Race Draws Student Help
• Dezern, Craig. NAACP Help Sought in Desegregation Plan – National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
• New Grade Scale Must Include A-
• Bloss, Lou. Editorial Cartoon – Geography
• Cundiff, Kevin. America Has Responsibility – Lebanon, Grenada
• Keita, Helene. Finds Fault with Article
• Morton, Jamie. Interhall Council Wants Open House Changes
• Herald, Talisman Honored at National Convention
• Grants to Increase $91
• Carlton, Chad. English Requirements May Change
• United Black Students Discusses Fashion …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 59, No. 21, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Dezern, Craig & Steve Paul. Associated Student Government Budget Won’t Cover Planned Projects
• Paul, Steve. Grade Plan Approved by ASG
• Edelen, Mark. Western May Buy System – Telephones
• Downing, Craig. Election ’83
• Winkenhofer, Kimberly & Sandra Carroll. Election ’83
• Bloss, Lou. Journalism, Coffee Have Biblical Traditions
• Edelen, Mark. Opera Class to Perform Musical Pieces Tonight
• Rose, Barry. Largest French Horn Ensemble Prepares for Nov. 17 Concert
• Two Fraternities Win Awards – Kappa Alpha, Kappa Sigma
• Nutrition Program Approved
• Pancake Supper Support Wanted – Boy’s Club …

News & Views - Vol. 02, No. 02 - November 2, 1983, University Of Massachusetts Boston

1983-1991, News & Views

No abstract provided.

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

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

No abstract provided.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 59, No. 18, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Elmore, Gary & Mary Meehan. Teachers See Attack as Outrage – Beirut Bombing, Terrorism
• Paul, Steve. Committee’s Study to Include Cable TV in Dorm Rooms
• Carlton, Chad. London Classes Offered at Christmastime
• Bloss, Lou. U.S. Stuck in Mideast Conflict
• Gantenbein, Marcy. Deaf not Dumb
• Hughey, Aaron. Massacre Mindless
• Barber, Steven. Apathy Causes Great Concern
• Quinn, Tom. Gordon Liddy Should Speak
• Miller, Vicki. Child Care Expensive
• Baughman, Henry. Congratulates Tennis Team
• Gilbert, Penny. Bells Sound Beautiful – Carillon
• Badger, Angele. Thanks for Help – Parents’ Weekend …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 59, No. 16, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Morton, Jamie. Alabama Draws 10,000 – Again
• Collins, Michael. Council on Higher Education Encourages Cooperation
• Meehan, Mary. Sororities Take Their Football Game Seriously
• Freshman Primary Election Today
• Rock ‘n’ Roll Concerts Need Second Chance
• Bloss, Lou. Editorial Cartoon – Rock Concerts
• Colyer, David. Attending Gordon Liddy Lecture Only Encourages Convicted Felon
• Edelen, Mark. Sign Language Taught at Seminar
• Freshman Charged with Arson – Carl Sommer
• Interhall Council Requests New Lobby Hours
• Grace, Lee. Finally! – Football
• Woods, Brent. Men Finish Third, While Women Struggle in …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 59, No. 12, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Paul, Steve. Local Merchants Await Refund for Discount Cards
• Collins, Michael. Officials Seek More Black Faculty
• Brown, Jill. Economic Ignorance Focus of Professor’s New Job – William Davis
• Hiring of Black Faculty Speeds Desegregation
• Bloss, Lou. Editorial Cartoon – Big Red Desegregation Plan
• Bloss, Lou. Traveling Fire & Brimstone Evangelists Distort Gospel
• Morton, Jamie. Band Rocks University Center Board’s Pregame Jam
• Lee Watkins Recommended as Director – Student Financial Aid
• Meehan, Mary. Fellowship of Christian Athletes Runners Raise Money in Jog-a-Thon
• Sorority’s Grades Above 2.2 …

1983 October 3 - Faculty Senate Minutes, Faculty Senate, East Tennessee State University

Faculty Senate Agendas and Minutes

No abstract provided.

Ua77/1 Western Alumnus, October, Wku Alumni Association

WKU Administration Documents

WKU alumni magazine. Features the following articles:

• Nesbit, Doug. Growing Up Victorian – Kentucky Museum
• Highland, Jim. Varying Experiences Highlight WKU’s Urban Journalism Workshop
• Cefalo, Bob. Wanted: Members for Exclusive Club – Hilltopper Hundred Club
• West, Gary. NCAA Rules on Recruiting by Boosters
• Alumni News & Notes
• Malone, Shirley. Survey of Black Alumni of WKU
• In Memoriam
• WKU Professor Studies Church Attendance Habits – Jerry Cardwell
• Paul Corts Assumes Presidency at Wingate College
• Western Graduate Highlights Storytelling Conference – George Shannon
• WKU to Offer First Robotics Class
• Thomas Coohill Finds Breakthrough in Herpes Research
• Bowling Green Invitational Opens This Fall …