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Minutes Of The Aca Membership Meeting November 3, 1988 New Orleans, La.

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

Minutes of the annual meeting of the Association for Communication Administration (ACA)'s Executive Committee, held in November 1988 New Orleans, Louisiana.

Configuration Issues For Departments Of The 1990'S: Four Views, Barbara Wood

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article summarizes perspectives from four speech communication department chairs on the challenges and strategies for academic units entering the 1990s. Topics include demonstrating departmental value within universities, maintaining theoretical rigor while addressing increasing enrollments, adapting to diverse student populations, and managing faculty resources. Additional concerns involve enhancing departmental image, inclusive governance, affirmative action efforts, and proactive student recruitment. One contributor argues that beyond administrative adjustments, the discipline must confront transformative changes in communication technology as central to its future. Collectively, these viewpoints highlight both recurring administrative issues and deeper disciplinary shifts that will shape communication departments in the coming …

University Strategic Planning: Implications For Department Decision-Making, Claudia L. Hale

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article examines how university strategic planning influences departmental decision-making and long-term viability. It argues that departments must regularly engage in self-assessment rather than waiting for externally imposed reviews. Drawing on the case of Iowa State University’s downsizing and planning efforts, the discussion highlights three key criteria that guide administrative evaluations: necessity, distinctiveness, and quality. The analysis explores how departments can articulate their value to the university, differentiate their programs internally and externally, and demonstrate academic excellence beyond quantitative metrics. The piece calls for proactive planning that addresses organizational challenges and positions departments to thrive amid shifting institutional priorities and …

The Department Chair In The 1990s: Confessions, Concerns Convictions, Edward J. Pappas

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article examines the evolving role of the academic department chair in the face of challenges anticipated for the 1990s. It emphasizes the complexity of balancing the needs of three constituencies (administration, faculty, and students) while maintaining program quality amid shrinking budgets, faculty shortages, and increasing diversity among students. Key priorities include faculty recruitment and retention, productivity, resource acquisition, and image-building to secure institutional support. Additional concerns addressed are governance, affirmative action, and student recruitment, particularly as competition for enrollments intensifies. Practical realities discussed include managing grievances, navigating administrative turnover, and addressing day-to-day operational issues, while stressing the importance of …

Reconfiguring: The Shape Of Things To Come, David M. Berg

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article addresses the profound changes in communication that may compel departments to restructure in order to remain relevant. It argues that routine administrative challenges like enrollment or retirement trends are not sufficient drivers of major transformation; instead, emerging communication technologies—computers, satellites, and cable—are reshaping how communication occurs. The discussion highlights two illustrative developments: the rise of telecommuting and its interpersonal consequences, and international debates over sovereignty and information flow spurred by new media. These examples underscore the complex personal, organizational, and geopolitical issues tied to technological advances. The article contends that effective disciplinary response requires both reconceptualization, including integration …

Commentary: The Competent Communication Department Of The 1990s, Kenneth E. Andersen

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article explores the challenges communication departments face in adapting to institutional and societal changes. It highlights the need for competent departmental leadership and shared governance, emphasizing faculty participation in decision making and integration with broader institutional goals. Key concerns include resource limitations, enrollment management, evolving student demographics, and increasing external pressures such as assessment mandates and public accountability. The discussion underscores the importance of aligning departmental strategies with institutional history and context while remaining responsive to ethical and policy issues in communication. It calls for departments to balance research, teaching, and service while fostering interdisciplinary connections and maintaining political …

The Theatre Specialist: Tenure Track Or Non-Tenure Track Appointment?, Jon Whitmore

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article examines how theatre programs can determine whether specialized faculty in areas such as voice, movement, technical direction, and management should hold tenure track, non tenure track, staff, or guest artist appointments. It outlines the complexities of evaluating artistic contributions and the need to define institutional and departmental missions when making such decisions. Key factors include the type and size of the institution, degree programs offered, areas of emphasis, production requirements, and standards for promotion and tenure. The discussion highlights that institutions must provide clear expectations and adequate support for creative and scholarly work if tenure track appointments are …

Let's Not Forget The Students, And Let's Be Straightforward, Paul Antonie Distler

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article critiques the growing complexity of teacher evaluation practices in higher education and emphasizes the need to prioritize student perspectives. It argues that while student evaluations are essential for assessing teaching effectiveness, many institutions have overcomplicated the process with excessive and irrelevant variables. The discussion highlights concerns about data-driven approaches that risk overshadowing meaningful feedback on course content, instructional quality, and fairness. Suggestions include using a balanced evaluation format that combines quantitative ratings with qualitative comments to provide actionable insights for instructors and administrators. The article underscores the importance of student input relative to peer observations and alumni assessments, …

Relationship Between Academia And The Corporate Community In Providing Communication Education For The Adult Learner, Robert C. Dick, James R. East

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article examines the expanding role of corporate education in communication training for adult learners and its relationship to higher education. It discusses how corporate learning has grown into a multi-billion-dollar industry, with most programs delivered internally or through consultants. Key drivers include technological change, organizational restructuring, and concerns that graduates lack essential communication, decision-making, and interpersonal skills. The analysis critiques traditional higher education for inflexible scheduling and insufficient emphasis on practical competencies. Examples are provided of innovative university programs offering weekend and workplace-based courses to meet corporate needs. The article argues for integrating broad theoretical foundations with applied skills …

Minorities On Campus: A Handbook For Enhancing Diversity, Patti P. Gillespie

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

Reviews the book "Minorities on Campus: A Handbook for Enhancing Diversity," edited by Madeline F. Green.

Minutes Of The Executive Committee November 2, 1988 New Orleans, La.

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

The annual meeting of the Association for Communication Administration (ACA)'s Executive Committee, held in November 1988 in New Orleans, Louisiana

Changing Patterns In Higher Education: Implications For The Administration Of Departments, Dennis S. Gouran

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article explores the state of instructional communication within the discipline and argues for a more integrated and theoretically grounded approach to its study. It examines how instructional communication has developed largely in isolation from broader communication theory and suggests that greater cross-fertilization with related research areas could enrich both scholarship and practice. Key issues discussed include the relationship between communication theory and pedagogy, the need for systematic study of teacher-student interaction, and the potential benefits of applying concepts from small group communication and persuasion research to instructional contexts. The piece emphasizes the importance of refining conceptual frameworks, conducting rigorous …

The Variable Of Teaching Effectiveness In Tenure And Promotion Decisions, Ellen Hay

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article examines the pressures facing higher education and their implications for communication programs, with particular attention to teaching effectiveness. It discusses how demographic shifts, financial constraints, technological advances, and public accountability are reshaping institutional priorities and influencing instructional practices. The analysis highlights the need for strategic leadership and ongoing program assessment to support effective teaching. Key considerations include aligning curricula with evolving communication practices, integrating technology into instruction, and enhancing pedagogical methods to meet the needs of increasingly diverse students. The discussion emphasizes that communication programs must balance research, teaching, and service while responding to demands for accountability and …

Helping Faculty Adapt To Adult Learners, Keith A. Miller

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article analyzes the challenges and opportunities facing the field of communication as it seeks greater legitimacy and impact within higher education and society. It addresses concerns about disciplinary identity, public perception, and the need for clearer articulation of the field’s intellectual contributions. The discussion explores how communication programs can strengthen their scholarly foundations, improve research quality, and enhance the relevance of curricula to contemporary social issues. Emphasis is placed on demonstrating the value of communication expertise in addressing public problems and fostering democratic discourse. The article concludes that the discipline must balance theoretical rigor with practical application, develop stronger …

A Survey Of Public Relations Education In The U.S. And Canada, Margaret Fitch-Hauser, Deborah Roach Barker, Larry L. Barker

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article examines trends in communication curricula and the need for systematic evaluation of undergraduate programs. It discusses challenges such as balancing theoretical knowledge with applied skills, responding to shifting student interests, and addressing employer demands for graduates with stronger communication competencies. The analysis emphasizes the importance of curriculum assessment as a means to ensure program relevance and academic rigor. Key considerations include integrating research and practice, offering flexible course structures, and maintaining clear program objectives. The article argues that ongoing evaluation helps departments adapt to technological and societal changes while preparing students for diverse professional contexts. By highlighting both …

Computer Technology For Executive Decision-Making In Urban Public Education Divisions In Virginia, Richard Kenneth Byrd

Theses and Dissertations in Urban Services - Urban Education

The purpose of this study was twofold. First, the study determines if Virginia urban public school executive leadership used automated informational systems to support policy, goal setting, and decision making typical of its job requirements. Secondly, the study describes the planning techniques specific to automated system development used by the school division where such automated executive support occurs.

The personal interview method was selected because it helps to insure 100 percent of the desired sample to participate. The interview technique insures responses to direct questions, to narrative responses sought, and to follow-up discussions necessary to insure clarification.

The instrument follows …

Teaching Intervention: "At Risk" Students Enabling Them To Succeed In School, Jeanie Harper

Theses

During the 1988-1989 school year, a teacher intervention program with "at risk" students was implemented at Wentzville High School. The project involved ten ''at risk" students who were currently enrolled in a reading class. These subjects were in grade nine through twelve and all had been labeled "at risk" by the district . The criteria used was several failed courses, excessive absences, repeated behavioral problems and a general inability to get along with their educators as well as their peers . An attempt was made to see if teacher intervention could help these students succeed in school by improving their …

Meeting Minutes, Wku University Senate

Faculty Senate

Second session of the March meeting regrading travel funds, salaries, merit pay, athletic budget and constitution.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 64, No. 47, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Tsimekles, Diane. Brief Associated Student Government Primary Bothers Some Candidates
• Summers, Kaye. Campaign Strategy? Bypass Breakfasts – Jim Maroney
• Kinslow, Gina. Student Tied to Monroe Government – Shawn McPherson
• Meet the Candidates: Associated Student Government
• Sigma Alpha Epsilon to do Battle in Election – Shannon Ragland, Amos Gott
• No More Measles Cases Found On Campus
• ROTC Trick Drill Meet Slated for Saturday
• Associated Student Government Wants Dorm to Get Sex Change, Spring Break to the Later
• Name Recognition Shouldn’t Decide Race - Associated Student Government …

Senate Meeting, March 29, 1989, Academic Senate

Academic Senate Minutes

No abstract provided.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 64, No. 46, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Green, Travis. Howard, Laura. Party Deadline to be Enforced – Curfew
• Pi Kappa Alpha Still Waiting to Hear Fate of Chestnut Lot
• Turner, Karla. Well-Built, Good-Looking Joe Marshall Started Young
• Hall, David. Housing Deadline March 31
• Summers, Kaye. Reception Buoys Spirit
• Former Cheerleader Brynda Rausch Found Dead
• Gymnastics Champ Adele Gleaves Haswell, 35, Dies
• Latin Course to be Offered Next Fall
• More Coed Housing Options Could Ease Demand
• Editorial Cartoon – Big Red and Coeds on Playground
• Daniels, Chris. Delta Tau Delta Should Prosecute
• Boundurant, …

Meeting Minutes, Wku Council Of Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Meeting regarding Thomas Meredith installation, extended campus, transfer credits and student-faculty ratio.

University Of New England Governance System, University Of New England

Gene Yonuschot, Ph.D. Collection

The University of New England (UNE) Governance System document describes the structure of the university's governance as well as the purpose and responsibilities of the Board of Trustees, administration, faculty, faculty senate and student advisory bodies.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 64, No. 45, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Bricking, Tanya. Grad Student Runs Early Easter Egg Hunt for Children – Beth Eaton
• Gaines, Jim. Area Stores Gambling on State Lottery
• Tsimekles, Diane. Associated Student Government Wants More Coed Dorms, Later Break
• Sigma Alpha Epsilon Charged in Delta Tau Delta House Theft
• Campus Police Aid in Cocaine Arrest
• Science Honor Society Sigma Xi to Hold Open House
• Carter, Darla. Health Service Finds Possible Measles Case
• Bricking, Tanya. Making People Aware is Goal of Free Movies
• University Should Stay Out of Greek Housing
• Editorial Cartoon …

Meeting Minutes, Wku Council Of Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Meeting regarding Thomas Meredith installation, new programs, affirmative action, discrimination, strategic planning and faculty evaluations.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 64, No. 44, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Carter, Darla. Pell Grants to Ride on Drug-Free Pledge
• Schlagenhauf, Ann. Planners Picked to See Future of School
• Bricking, Tanya. Thomas Meredith Tells Faculty Senate the Cupboard is Bare
• Carter, Darla. Finding Ideal Mate Hopeless, Psychologist Says
• Green, Travis. Pi Kappa Alpha Keep Pushing for House
• Howard, Laura. Ex-Diplomat William Luers Says Communism is Dying
• Just Whose Brains Are Fried Here?
• Editorial Cartoon – Drug Use
• Kain, Alan. More Suitcasers
• Hildebrand, Karl. Learn from Mistakes
• Verner, Jo. Special Olympics
• Carrico, Adam. QUEST for Cash
• Engle, …

1989 March 20 - Faculty Senate Minutes, Faculty Senate, East Tennessee State University

Faculty Senate Agendas and Minutes

No abstract provided.

Commentary: The Role Of Universities In Racial Violence On Campuses, Wornie L. Reed

Trotter Review

Racial violence against blacks on college campuses across the country has become a source of consider able and legitimate concern. This paper reviews the nature and extent of these incidents, discusses the national social context of their occurrence, and examines the role that universities play in the development of these incidents.

March Agenda, Wku University Senate

Faculty Senate

Agenda for March meeting with welcome to Thomas Meredith.

Meeting Minutes, Wku University Senate

Faculty Senate

Meeting regarding NCAA infractions, football budget, library funding, president's installation, graduation, vacations and administrative evaluations.