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Koinonia, Deb Lacey

Koinonia

The Wounded Dreamer, Deb Lacey

Meet the ACSD Nominees

Editorial; Read for Growth

Meeting Minutes, Wku Council Of Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Meeting regarding grade summaries, English 101, faculty development, budget, off-campus courses, desegregation funds, WKU Owensboro, strategic planning and awards.

Ua12/2/16 Spirit Masters Scrapbook, Wku Spirit Masters

Student Organizations

Scrapbook created by the spring / summer 1986 Spirit Masters documenting their activities.

Graduate Catalog, 1986-1987, Marshall University

Marshall University Catalogs 1980-1989

Marshall University Graduate Catalog for the 1986-1897 academic year.

General Undergraduate Catalog, 1986-1987, Marshall University

Marshall University Catalogs 1980-1989

Marshall University Undergraduate Course Catalog for the 1986-1987 academic year.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 61, No. 51, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Stone, Tom. Compromise Budget Funds Pay Hikes, Projects
• Humphreys, Mack. House Bill to Require Rules Against Hazing
• Cravens, Jayne. Sweet 16 Nets Praise Despite Fewer Guests
• Reagan, Stan. Kemble Johnson to Head Physical Plant
• Harris, Carla. Harry Synder to Quit Higher Education Post
• Crouch, Donna. Seminar Deals with Hostile People
• Carlton, Chad. Little-Known Folklore Enriches Hill History
• Barry, Julia. Editorial Cartoon – Faculty Evaluations
• Opinion: Hiding Evaluation Results Only Damages Credibility
• Driver, Sherry. Kappa Delta’s Work Appreciated
• Wong, Albert Y. Magazine Essay Questioned
• Velastegul, Holger. …

Ua3/7/7 Scrapbook File, Wku President - Alexander

WKU Administration Documents

Clippings regarding WKU during April 1986.

School Consolidation As Viewed By Michigan Public School Superintendents, Dennis Owen Mcmahon

Dissertations

This study was conducted to determine the attitudes and opinions of Michigan public school superintendents toward school consolidation.

Data analysis provided an accurate description of the K-12 public school superintendent's attitudes regarding school consolidation and demographic information relative to selected characteristics of the respondents and their districts.

The population for this study was all 529 K-12 Michigan public school superintendents. The sample size determined was 106. Of the 106 superintendents selected 103 or (97%) participated in the study.

The research instrument, a questionnaire of 25 questions was administered by telephone by the researcher.

The analysis provided: (a) a description and …

A Study Of The Relationship Between Michigan Public School Principals' Perceptions Of Self-Actualization Needs And Their Perceptions Of Satisfaction With Their Job, James Mervyn Cambridge

Dissertations

This study investigated the relationship between perceptions of fulfillment of self-actualization needs and job satisfaction among Michigan public elementary and secondary school principals. The general conceptual hypothesis was stated: "There is a positive relationship between public school principals' perceptions of how well their needs of self-actualization are being met and their perceptions of satisfaction with their job." Eight of the study hypotheses subdivided the population by dichotomies according to gender, age, length of experience as principal, and level of school administered. Four hypotheses tested for significant differences in correlation coefficients between dichotomy halves.

The population that was studied consisted of …

A Preferred Interpersonal Leadership Style: Perceived By A Chief Board Officer As Compared To A Chief Executive Officer In A Hospital Setting, Nelson Alward

Dissertations

This study investigated the relationship of preferred interpersonal leadership style of chief board officers (CBOs) as compared to chief executive officers (CEOs) in hospital settings. Futher, the study explored the comparison of preferred interpersonal leadership styles of CEOs in selected areas of position, size of facility, age of the individual, years of experience, and time of last formal education degree. One hundred participants, 50 CEOs and 50 CBOs of hospitals, were surveyed in the study.

The interpersonal leadership style was identified using the four quadrant approach of leadership as reflected by Blake and Mouton (1964), Reddin (1980), and Hersey and …

The Validation Of And The Need For Administrative Computer Competencies In Michigan, Larry Joseph Ivens

Dissertations

Purpose. Capable management of a school system requires the manipulation of massive and ever-growing amounts of information. As the information burden increases, school administrators have the availability of new technological tools. Using the computer competencies developed by Mims (1983), this study examines the knowledge and skills and the degree of training school administrators need to meet the challange of this new technology. Once identified, these competencies and the degree of training necessary to effectively perform them could be helpful to universities, colleges, and all persons involved in the preparation and in-service of school administrators.

Methods and Procedure. In this research …

The Effects Of Mentoring Of The Career Paths Of Administrators In Community Colleges In The State Of Michigan, Marianne Adam

Dissertations

The purpose of this research was to determine the extent to which mentoring affected the careers of community college administrators. The study was undertaken to determine if there was a difference between the perceptions of men and women regarding the importance of mentoring on career advancement and if there was a difference in the perceived impact that mentors made on the careers of male and female administrators. Additional comparisons were made between the assistance provided by male and female mentors. The influence of role models in early life on mentoring relationships during the careers of men and women administrators was …

Program Self-Evaluation, An Ongoing Process, Donald A. Drapeau

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article argues that program self evaluation should function as a continuous administrative practice rather than an episodic accreditation exercise. Prompted by shifts such as faculty departures, enrollment changes, and adjustments to general education requirements, the process begins with a mission statement authored and endorsed by all members of the program. The statement specifies aims suited to local conditions, including the relation between classroom instruction and production, the appropriate number and scale of performances, and the level of financial support required. Self evaluation then examines the relation among three components. These are program expectations, financial and physical resources, and human …

Program Evaluation In A Major University, Annabel Dunham Hagood

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article describes the development of systematic review and planning processes at the University of Alabama in the early 1980s under President Joab Thomas. In response to calls for accountability and clearer institutional priorities, the university implemented three interrelated mechanisms: a five year cycle of divisional and departmental program and leadership reviews, an academic program review aligned with state level criteria for quality, utility, and efficiency, and an institution wide five year planning process. The program and leadership reviews combine faculty driven evaluation of curricula, scholarship, student quality, resources, and internal management with confidential recommendations on leadership continuation. The academic …

Program Evaluation In Undergraduate Only Institutions, Beverly Reynolds

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article examines program evaluation from the perspective of a community college communication program, contrasting conditions at undergraduate only institutions with those at universities. The discussion identifies distinctive faculty characteristics, including small departmental size, geographic isolation, generalist teaching demands, heavy instructional loads, and limited emphasis on research. It emphasizes the need for faculty involvement in advising and cocurricular activities as well as participation in peer review and shared governance. Student demographics are described as heterogeneous, older, and often part time, with many entering through open admissions and possessing varied communication preparedness. The article outlines multiple motivations for evaluation such as …

A Discipline At Risk, Stanley G. Rives

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This address examines the national educational reform movement initiated by A Nation at Risk and argues that the discipline of speech communication faces significant marginalization if it does not proactively engage in reform efforts. The discussion analyzes the rhetoric and substance of reform discourse, emphasizing its powerful economic and political justification for renewed academic standards and accountability. A case study from Illinois demonstrates how statewide admission requirements, structured around a traditional academic core, threaten to displace oral communication from secondary curricula by leaving minimal room for electives. The essay contends that higher education is entering a similar phase of reform …

Mbo: Faculty Evaluation And Development, Betty Jo Welch

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article examines the adoption of management by objectives as a system for faculty evaluation and development in higher education, situating the approach within broader pressures for accountability that intensified from the 1970s into the 1980s. The author argues that MBO offers a means to preserve faculty autonomy and academic values while meeting demands for documented performance and clear standards. Drawing on the speech communication program at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, the article outlines key components of the model, including shared goal setting, measurable expectations for teaching, research, and service, and structured annual review and planning processes. …

Censorship In College And University Theatres: The Administrative Point Of View, Donald L. Loeffler

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article analyzes censorship practices in college and university theatre programs from an administrative perspective. Drawing on experiences at Western Carolina University, the discussion illustrates how institutions negotiate artistic freedom alongside sensitivity to community values. Examples of productions that elicited varied audience reactions highlight challenges associated with language, sexual content, violence, nudity, and casting choices. Administrative interviews emphasize a philosophy favoring minimal formal restrictions while encouraging informal consultation between directors and senior leadership to avoid avoidable controversy. Statements from university officials stress the importance of professional judgment, proactive communication, and transparency with audiences, particularly through content advisories and clear publicity. …

Does Censorship Exist On College And University Campuses?, Bob Yowell

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article argues that censorship does exist in higher education, though its form and intensity vary across institutional types, missions, and community contexts. Drawing on examples from public and private colleges, the discussion distinguishes legal obligations for public universities, which are bound by First Amendment protections, from the broader discretionary authority of private institutions to restrict theatrical content. Illustrations from urban universities demonstrate the feasibility of staging productions involving nudity, explicit language, and controversial themes. The article contrasts this environment with more restrictive settings such as religious colleges, where administrative priorities and contractual employment terms limit faculty autonomy. Legal standards …

Equus: A Case For Censorship?, Abe J. Bassett

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article analyzes a public controversy surrounding a university production of Equus that included a brief nude scene. The account documents the sequence from initial audience acceptance to a later wave of organized criticism that framed the production as immoral and harmful, culminating in letters to state officials, attempts to reduce institutional funding, and a proposed state bill prohibiting sexual conduct on academic stages. The narrative details the department’s preparations, including informed casting, content advisories, and artistic rationale for the scene within the dramatic structure. Administrative responses by the president, provost, and chancellor are presented as affirmations of academic freedom …

When The Faculty Evaluate The Chairperson, Mary Frances Hopkins

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article provides a reflective account of being evaluated as a department chair by a large and diverse faculty across three communication units at Louisiana State University. The author critiques the mandated evaluation instrument, noting dissatisfaction with rating scales and skepticism about their ability to measure administrative performance accurately. The narrative situates the evaluation within the complex structure of the department, where unit chairs hold responsibility for many functions on which the department chair was nevertheless evaluated. Despite concerns about the appropriateness of the instrument, the author reports supportive results attributed to strong faculty goodwill amid departmental restructuring. The discussion …

Some Often Overlooked Considerations In Academic Theatre Program Evaluation, Lorayne W. Lester

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article examines factors that influence the effectiveness of academic theatre program evaluation, emphasizing the central importance of faculty attitudes and administrative leadership. The discussion argues that self evaluations conducted during periods of low morale often yield distorted conclusions and unproductive reform efforts. Similarly, externally mandated reviews can generate defensiveness if perceived as punitive. The author contends that the chief academic officer must cultivate faculty confidence in the value and fairness of the process, reduce anxiety, and frame evaluation as a collective endeavor akin to theatrical production. Strategies include individualized communication about benefits, early formation of faculty committees to identify …

Successful Women In Speech Communication: A National Survey Of Strategies And Skills, Contributions And Conflicts, Judy C. Pearson, Judith S. Trent

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article reports a national survey of successful women in speech communication and analyzes pathways to advancement, mentoring, communicative practices, and self perception. Using a six page questionnaire sent to women at the associate and professor ranks listed in the 1983 disciplinary directory, the study obtained 163 responses, a 52 percent rate. Respondents typically achieved promotion through traditional academic markers, including publications in communication journals, national conference presentations, professional service, and strong student evaluations, while external grants and books were less common. About two thirds reported having a mentor, most often a man, and many served as mentors to junior …

Directory Of Aca Members

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This document is the 1986 membership directory of the American Communication Association. It lists institutional affiliations, mailing addresses, and telephone numbers for members active during that period. The directory reflects the professional landscape of the discipline in the mid nineteen eighties and offers historical insight into departmental structures, academic roles, and communication programs of the era. All contact information in this directory is archival and no longer current.

Integrity In The Communication Curriculum, Stanley F. Paulson

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This address argues that recent national reports on undergraduate education have identified fundamental weaknesses in collegiate learning, shifting emphasis from curricular inputs to measurable student outcomes. Drawing on documents from the National Institute of Education and the Association of American Colleges, the discussion highlights concerns about declining student engagement in the arts and sciences, fragmentation of general education, and the absence of coherent rationales guiding undergraduate study. These reports call for institutions to demonstrate improvement in students’ analytical abilities, communication skills, ethical reasoning, and disciplinary depth across the curriculum rather than rely on proxies such as faculty credentials or course …

Post-Tenure Faculty Development: Where Is The Adventure?, Michael R. Moore

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article addresses the challenge of sustaining professional growth among tenured faculty, distinguishing burnout from a more pervasive condition of being left out in the face of rapid disciplinary and institutional change. Using the metaphor of adventure, the argument contends that some experienced faculty resist new teaching methods, technology adoption, and research engagement not due to exhaustion but due to insufficient preparation for change and fear of risk. The discussion outlines a developmental role for department chairs that combines long term planning with individualized support. Key practices include collaboratively setting appropriate goals aligned with departmental needs, identifying resources and release …

Discussion Summary Four, Emilie-Marie Rausch

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This discussion summary synthesizes a group conversation on post tenure faculty evaluation and development. Participants first reviewed major national statements from 1982 and 1983, including recommendations from a national commission, a Wingspread conference, and the AAUP, all of which endorsed periodic evaluation of tenured faculty while affirming tenure as essential to academic freedom and educational quality. These documents emphasized that evaluation should not compromise tenure protections or serve as a mechanism for dismissal outside established disciplinary procedures. Building from these positions, the group explored how to support continued faculty vitality without undermining the tenure system. Participants noted the legal and …

Curricula, Budgets, And Facilities In Education For Radio And Television, Garland C. Elmore

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article reports a national survey of undergraduate programs emphasizing radio and television, describing curricular organization, resource levels, and facilities across institutions in the mid nineteen eighties. Based on responses from one hundred ninety four departments, the study finds that most programs are housed within integrated communication units rather than autonomous media departments, with larger campuses more likely to maintain separate media structures. Undergraduate majors total more than forty thousand nationwide, with higher concentrations at large public institutions. Introductory offerings vary widely in title and scope, reflecting production, writing, history, theory, and survey orientations. Nearly half of departments offer graduate …

A Second National Survey Of Faculty Salaries In Radio And Television, Garland C. Elmore

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article reports results from a national survey of faculty salaries in undergraduate radio and television programs during the 1984 to 1985 academic year. Responses from one hundred ninety four departments yielded data for seven hundred twenty eight full time faculty, making it the most comprehensive salary profile in the field at the time. Salaries were analyzed by rank, institutional type, campus size, geographic region, and departmental structure. Findings indicate mean ten month salaries of approximately forty one thousand five hundred for full professors, thirty one thousand seven hundred for associate professors, twenty five thousand two hundred for assistant professors, …

Censorship On College And University Campuses, David W. Weiss

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article contends that censorship is present in higher education, although its form and extent vary according to institutional type, mission, and community context. Drawing on examples from public and private universities, particularly in Alabama, the discussion explains that public institutions are bound by First Amendment protections, whereas private colleges may legally prohibit productions that conflict with institutional values or religious commitments. Illustrations from urban universities demonstrate the ability to stage controversial works involving nudity, strong language, and provocative themes, while contrasting cases from religious colleges reveal stricter control over theatrical content. The article reviews legal standards for obscenity and …