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News & Views - Vol. 04, No. 01 - August 31, 1985, University Of Massachusetts Boston

1983-1991, News & Views

No abstract provided.

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

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles in this issue:

• Thomas, Steve. Teachers Offer Praise, Criticism – Donald Zacharias
• Carlton, Chad. President Zacharias Cites Western Changes
• Hutcherson, Jackie. Microwaves, Poppers Get Dorm Rooms Cooking
• Harris, Carla. Interfraternity Council Wants Students to Report Violations
• Groups Available for Students
• Carlto, Chad. Donald Zacharias Optimistic About Education
• Farewell for President Zacharias Today in Downing
• Opinion: Lessons to be Learned from President Donald Zacharias
• Knapp, Kevin. Zacharias & Higher Education, Editorial Cartoon
• Dezern, Craig. State leaders ‘Back Zack’
• Cravens. Jayne. Genetics Program Would Focus on Teaching
• Career Planning, Academic …

Senate Meeting August 28, 1985, Academic Senate

Academic Senate Minutes

No abstract provided.

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

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles in this issue:

• Carlton, Chad. Paul Cook to Serve During Interim
• Carlton, Chad. President Donald Zacharias Goes to Mississippi
• Harris, Carla. Dry Rush Taps Fraternity Creativity
• Students Have Unusual Summer Jobs
• Paul Cook Good Selection for Interim Post
• Knapp, Kevin. Star Trek Editorial Cartoon
• Meehan, Mary. Letter from the Editor
• Humphreys, Mack. Faculty to Oppose Council on Higher Education Strategic Plan
• Student Center Remodeled – Downing University Center
• Thomas, Steve. Grants Rise with Tuition
• Dr. John Minton Resigns
• Schnucks Supersaver Grocery Closes
• Japan Students - Danchi University Students …

Ua12/2/1 Magazine, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Special magazine edition of the College Heights Herald, articles include:

• Cherson, Jackie Hu. Last Year’s Freshmen Adjust to College
• Lally, Joe. Churches Welcome Students
• Students Can Still Register
• Daffron, Wade. Financial Aid Still Available for Students
• Bookstore Stock Varies
• Lewis, Gloria. Plants Give Room Life
• Brake, Jo. Posters, Knick-knacks Brighten Dorm Rooms
• Jones, Paige. Dressing Up Becomes Less Important in Time
• Lewis, Gloria. College Stress Can Tighten Belts
• Turner, Todd. Campus Police Lend a Hand
• Health Center Helps Students with Ills
• Struck, Angela. Freshmen Assistants Reduce Dropouts
• Getting Around – Map of Bowling Green
• Jones, Paige. Food Services Dishes …

Meeting Minutes, Wku Council Of Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Meeting regarding scholarships, retirement, final exams, strategic planning, faculty workload, library staffing, student evaluation of faculty, interagency exposition and academic advising.

Correspondence - Presidential Search Advisory Committee, Joseph Iracane

Board of Regents Documents

Form letter from WKU Regent Joseph Iracane to members of the Presidential Search Advisory Committee regarding the consultant and process for the beginning of the search.

Meeting, Wku Board Of Regents

Board of Regents Documents

Minutes of WKU Board of Regents special meeting regarding capital construction projects, personnel changes and salaries, library science education, development funds, sponsored programs, Donald Zacharias' resignation, appointment of interim president Paul Cook, creation of advisory committee and resolution in honor of Jack Smith.

Exhibit A - Capital Construction & Major Equipment Budget Request, Wku Board Of Regents

Board of Regents Documents

Capital construction and major equipment budget request submitted to the WKU Board of Regents.

Retreat Summary, Wku Council Of Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Retreat to discuss budget, tenure and promotion, administrator evaluations, continuing education, extended campus, summer school and faculty evaluations.

1985 August 12 - Staff Senate Agenda And Minutes, Staff Senate, East Tennessee State University

Staff Senate Agendas and Minutes

No abstract provided.

Ua68/8/2 Paul Cook Oral History, Lowell Harrison

WKU Administration Documents

Oral history interview of Paul Cook, alum and WKU administrator conducted by Lowell Harrison in August of 1985.

Assessing Critical Thinking Processes In The Gifted: Predicting Gre Analytical Performance From Watson-Glaser Results, Susie Garrott

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between the constructs measured by the Watson-Glaser Critical Thinking Appraisal and the Graduate Record Examination Analytical Scale in "gifted" adolescents 15 to 17 years of age. There were three hypotheses addressed in this study: 1) "gifted" adolescents would be able to think critically as measured by college level norms when measured by the Watson-Glaser and the GRE-Analytical; 2) significant differences would exist between different levels of gifted populations; and 3) a factor or group of factors of the Watson-Glaser subscales would significantly predict performance on the GRE-Analytical Scale.

The Watson-Glaser …

Pod Network News, August 1, 1985, Bette Lasere Erickson

Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education: POD Network News

1985 POD/NCSPOD Conference

Special Request for Information from Dee Fink

POD Membership Directory

1985-1986 POD Membership Dues

POD Survey

Center for Faculty Evaluation and Development Seminars

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19850801: Finance, 1972-1978, Finance

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from the office of Finance at Marshall University from 1972-1978. Items were received in 1985 and processed in 2025. This collection includes administrative documents from the VP for Financial Affairs, which would comprise of most offices across the university. For sake of brevity (this specific inventory is 34 pages), pease download the finding aid for a full list of contents.

An Internship In A Public School System, Joann Mulder

Masters Theses

The internship project is a requirement for the Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership. The intern chose to fulfill this requirement in a particular school district. The intern centered her project around the role of an elementary principal.

The school district is located just north of a city with a population of 50,000 on the shores of Lake Michigan. It is approximately 150 miles west of Detroit, Michigan, and 170 miles northeast of Chicago, Illinois. The school system serves students K-12 with a total enrollment of 3,600 students. In addition, the system serves as fiscal agent for a community education program …

A Summary Of Experiences In An Administrative Internship With The West Ottawa Public School System, Randal E. Busscher

Masters Theses

The objective of my internship was to become familiar with the role and duties of a K-12 school principal. I was exposed to a wide variety of experiences. Those experiences, through readings, personal interviews, and group meetings are the focus of my internship. My experiences included working with the Challenge Program, which is for the gifted and talented students, and helping to re-word some of the present job descriptions. I also assisted with the realignment of boundary lines and research on teacher evaluations. Absence policies and junior high level programs were also investigated.

The Over-The-Hill Gang: A Problem For All Seasons, James E. Roever

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This essay examines faculty development as an ongoing concern that extends across all career stages rather than being limited to senior or declining faculty. The author argues that prevention is the most effective response to professional stagnation and emphasizes the importance of rigorous recruitment, clear evaluation criteria, and early support for professional involvement. Administrative strategies described include travel funding, released time for research, faculty exchanges, sabbaticals, and incentive programs designed to encourage continuous growth. Particular attention is given to tenure review as a critical moment for preventing long term non productivity. The essay also evaluates approaches to addressing stagnation among …

Promoting Vitality After Tenure, John Lee Jellicorse, James G. Tilley

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article analyzes the causes of declining productivity among tenured faculty and outlines strategies for sustaining long term professional vitality. The authors identify a critical period following the award of tenure during which faculty may experience diminished motivation due to unclear goals, institutional incentives focused narrowly on pre tenure performance, and inconsistent evaluation of teaching, research, and service. Structural problems such as outdated workload models, poorly defined faculty development policies, and reliance on differentiated staffing intensify the risk of stagnation. Drawing on motivational theory, life span development research, and ERG theory, the authors argue that faculty growth depends on satisfying …

Megatrends In Speech Communication: Theory And Research, Stephen W. Littlejohn

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article identifies broad shifts that the author terms megatrends in the development of speech communication theory and research. These megatrends refer to large scale movements that encompass smaller, related changes across the field. The essay outlines five such trends. The first is an intensified role for speech communication in bridging divisions among subfields, particularly the separation between interpersonal and mass communication that has emerged in the wider interdisciplinary study of communication. The second is a growing concern with policy implications, reflected in increased attention to social issues, applied research, and the needs of special populations. The third trend is …

Association For Communication Administration Bulletin, Complete Volume 53

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This is the complete Volume 53 from 1985 for the Association for Communication Administration Bulletin. 

In Defense Of The Communication Arts And Sciences As A Liberal Art: An Introduction, Philip Emmert

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This introductory essay outlines the purpose and context of a collection of position papers defending the place of the communication arts and sciences within liberal arts colleges. The author notes that departments in areas such as mass communication, speech communication, speech and hearing sciences, and theatre have increasingly been required to justify budgets, faculty lines, and even their continued existence amid broader financial pressures in higher education. Because these fields are commonly housed in liberal arts units, contributors were asked to articulate the intellectual foundations and educational value that warrant their inclusion in that context. Four scholars prepared essays addressing …

A Matter Of Choice, Frank E. X. Dance

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This essay advances a theoretical argument linking liberal education to the human capacity for symbolic choice. It begins by contrasting the restrictive condition of slavery with the freedom made possible through intentional decision making, framing liberal education as a process that fosters autonomy rather than vocational preparation. The discussion traces the historical emergence of symbolic capacity as the defining feature of human communication, distinguishing symbols from signs and emphasizing the role of spoken language in enabling decentering from immediate circumstance. Through this process, individuals develop self awareness, the ability to conceptualize alternatives, and the capacity for deliberate choice. The essay …

Speech/Language Pathology And Audiology: A Justifiable Anomaly Within A College Of Arts And Sciences?, Fred D. Minifie

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This essay defends the place of speech language pathology and audiology within colleges of arts and sciences by arguing that the discipline’s academic legitimacy derives from its scientific study of human communication rather than its professional training functions. The author traces tensions between broad liberal arts missions and programs perceived as narrowly vocational, noting that clinical training alone cannot justify departmental status in a university setting. Instead, the field’s essential contribution lies in advancing knowledge about normal and disordered communication and in grounding clinical practice in research based understanding. The discussion critiques programs that emphasize service delivery at the expense …

Liberal Arts Education And The Communication Arts And Sciences Discipline, Philip Emmert

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This essay examines the relationship between the communication arts and sciences and the goals of liberal arts education, arguing that the discipline’s distinct contribution lies in its focus on the spoken word and the cognitive and behavioral changes that accompany its study. The author reviews the historical roots of American liberal arts education and notes its longstanding orientation toward preparing students to function effectively within their environments. He contends that contemporary discussions often overlook this practical heritage. Responding to earlier essays in the collection, the author argues that while theatre, mass communication, communication disorders, and speech communication each offer persuasive …

Evaluating The Teaching Component Of The College Or University Director's Work, Bob Yowell

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This essay argues that directing in academic theatre constitutes a significant form of teaching and should be evaluated as such. Drawing on progressive educational philosophy, the author emphasizes that directing aligns with long standing principles of learning by doing, problem centered inquiry, collaboration, and democratic engagement. The essay parallels William Heard Kilpatrick’s characteristics of good teaching with the iterative processes of theatrical production, demonstrating that directors initiate activities, plan and execute creative work, guide problem solving, facilitate critique, and help students reflect on their learning. The discussion proposes criteria for evaluating teaching in directing, including preparation, motivation, clarity of task …

Priorities In The Evaluation Of A Director's Work, Thomas P. Cooke

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This essay examines the complexities of evaluating the teaching component of academic directing and cautions against creating formal instruments that may inadvertently undermine directors’ artistic work or tenure prospects. The author notes that production participation constitutes an intense educational experience, yet the informal and intuitive nature of rehearsal processes makes teaching difficult to measure using objective criteria. While creative accomplishment has recently gained recognition as a valid form of scholarly contribution, the essay warns that adding another evaluative category may weaken that progress by implying that directing must also be judged as teaching. The discussion argues that directors cannot simultaneously …

The Student Perspective On Evaluating Teaching Effectiveness, Donald H. Wulff, Ann Q. Staton-Spicer, Carla W. Hess, Jody D. Nyquist

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article examines student perceptions of teaching evaluation methods by comparing end of course student ratings with the Small Group Instructional Diagnosis procedure. Using data from 140 undergraduates in communication courses, the study analyzes Likert scale responses and open ended comments to assess the perceived importance, uses, and preferred formats of evaluation. Factor analysis indicates that students view teaching evaluation as important but express uncertainty about how results are used and whether instructors act on feedback. Students favored methods that allow written comments, provide opportunities to offer constructive suggestions, and ensure anonymity. They identified weaknesses in end of course ratings, …

The Over-The-Hill-Gang And The Faculty Exchange, Patti P. Gillespie

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This essay examines how academic departments can sustain the productivity of tenured faculty and address cases of declining intellectual engagement. The author distinguishes between preventing stagnation and responding to existing non productivity, arguing that clear expectations, meaningful rewards, and active administrative support are central to maintaining faculty vitality. Causes of entrenched inactivity range from personal circumstances to departmental climates that overlook or marginalize certain faculty. The essay critiques extreme proposals for addressing such problems and instead advances faculty exchange as a practical mechanism for both prevention and revitalization. In a faculty exchange, two institutions temporarily trade faculty members for a …

On Avoiding The Special Niche, Paul A. Distler

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This essay critiques the common administrative practice of removing unproductive faculty from departmental life by assigning them to isolated roles or special niches and argues that such actions avoid rather than solve the underlying problem. The author contends that faculty who appear stagnant are often healthy individuals displaced by shifts in departmental culture, new techniques they have not assimilated, or the force of more energetic colleagues. Administrators share responsibility when inadequate hiring or lenient tenure decisions allow individuals to enter or remain in roles unsuited to their abilities. Effective response requires that the faculty member genuinely desire revitalization and that …