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Coding With Duplicate Program Reviews: An Administrator's Guide, Corwin P. King Aug 1988

Coding With Duplicate Program Reviews: An Administrator's Guide, Corwin P. King

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article recounts the experience of a speech communication program undergoing a duplication review by the State of Washington’s Council for Postsecondary Education. The review, aimed at identifying potentially unnecessary programs, required institutions to provide extensive data on need, demand, quality, and productivity. The program at Central Washington University, judged vulnerable due to low enrollments and degree conferrals, was recommended for termination despite evidence of quality and relevance. After appeals and hearings, the university trustees deferred closure and eventually voted to continue the program, aided by changes in state oversight agencies. The discussion provides guidance for administrators facing similar reviews, …

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A University Program For Speaking And Listening Across Disciplines, Robert O. Weiss Aug 1988

A University Program For Speaking And Listening Across Disciplines, Robert O. Weiss

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article describes the development and implementation of an oral communication competency program at DePauw University. Initiated in response to a university-wide decision to strengthen basic skills, the program established a graduation requirement that students demonstrate speaking and listening proficiency through designated “S Courses” or approved alternatives. The design included faculty training workshops, systematic student assessment, and the creation of a Speaking and Listening Center. Faculty across disciplines integrated oral communication into advanced courses, allowing students to demonstrate competencies such as audience adaptation, critical listening, and effective delivery. Additional provisions included early evaluation of freshmen, counseling, and developmental opportunities for …

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Aca News Aug 1988

Aca News

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This issue reports on the April 1988 Executive Committee meeting in Las Vegas, where members approved initiatives including a proposal to change the organization’s name to the International Association for Communication Administrators, development of cooperative projects with allied associations, and plans for new editions of the Directory of Communication Media in Higher Education. Additional actions included acceptance of a budget for 1988–89, approval of policies on tenure and promotion guidelines, and preparation of new publications such as the Handbook for Theatre Department Chairs. The report also outlines convention programming for the upcoming New Orleans meeting, highlights joint sessions with the …

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The Administrative Waltz: Dance Lessons For Deans And Department Heads, Robert G. Everding Aug 1988

The Administrative Waltz: Dance Lessons For Deans And Department Heads, Robert G. Everding

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article uses the metaphor of a dance to explore the relationship between deans and department heads in higher education. It emphasizes that effective administration requires cooperation, trust, and recognition of shared responsibilities, with each partner adapting to the other’s style while following the broader rhythm of institutional goals. Practical advice is offered for department heads, including the importance of keeping deans informed, respecting their leadership style, and avoiding unnecessary conflict. Deans are urged to establish clear goals, communicate transparently about resources, and foster an environment of support and accountability. The discussion critiques the increasing trend toward corporate models of …

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Different Strokes, Clarence W. Bahs Aug 1988

Different Strokes, Clarence W. Bahs

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article examines the debates surrounding promotion, tenure, and merit decisions in higher education, emphasizing their emotional and professional impact on faculty and administrators. It argues that while teaching, research, and service remain the universal standards, their application varies widely across institutions and disciplines. Using the example of a theatre and dance program, the discussion highlights how criteria are adapted to reflect program needs, such as valuing creative contributions in production alongside research and teaching. It also underscores the importance of collaboration, community service, and the recognition of program uniqueness. The article concludes that academic evaluations should account for institutional …

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Truth In The Classroom, Bob Yowell Aug 1988

Truth In The Classroom, Bob Yowell

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article discusses the activities of Accuracy in Academia and offers practical suggestions for protecting faculty from challenges to classroom teaching. The group monitors lectures and textbooks for perceived liberal bias and has pursued lawsuits against professors, raising concerns about academic freedom. The discussion emphasizes precautionary measures such as focusing lectures on subject material, avoiding unsupported personal opinions, prohibiting unauthorized recordings, and limiting classroom access to enrolled students. Additional strategies include maintaining detailed syllabi, discouraging disruptive students, and documenting classroom activities for protection. Faculty are advised to notify department chairs and legal offices if targeted, ensuring institutional awareness and support. …

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Evaluating Faculty For Promotion And Tenure, James Roever Aug 1988

Evaluating Faculty For Promotion And Tenure, James Roever

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

Reviews the book "Evaluating Faculty for Promotion and Tenure," (1987) by Richard I. Miller. Published by Jossey-Bass.

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Fostering Minority Access And Achievement In Higher Education, Patti P. Gillespie Aug 1988

Fostering Minority Access And Achievement In Higher Education, Patti P. Gillespie

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

Reviews the book "Fostering Minority Access and Achievement in Higher Education," (1987) by Richard C. Richardson Jr. and Louis W. Bender. Published by Jossey-Bass.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 20 No. 71, July 27, 1988 Jul 1988

Central Florida Future, Vol. 20 No. 71, July 27, 1988

Central Florida Future

Local health club closes; Magazine writing offered; UCF administration tackles costly asbestos problem.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 20 No. 70, July 20, 1988 Jul 1988

Central Florida Future, Vol. 20 No. 70, July 20, 1988

Central Florida Future

Stutler approves budget; Local colleges get AIDS grant; Drill team tryouts offerred again by new band director; Future Features: Moore wins with perseverance, Miss UCF 1988 now on Navy tour with USO Florida Girls (photo of Cynthia Moore).

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 20 No. 69, July 13, 1988 Jul 1988

Central Florida Future, Vol. 20 No. 69, July 13, 1988

Central Florida Future

Hazardous asbestos found at UCF (illustration of the process of removing asbestos from a building); UCF invaded by cheerleaders; New film program might begin spring term, 1989; CEBA addition prompts Utility Plant officials to add new 1000-ton chiller; Wellness Center has all the student health answers.

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The Ucf Report, Vol. 11 No. 01, July 13, 1988, University Of Central Florida Jul 1988

The Ucf Report, Vol. 11 No. 01, July 13, 1988, University Of Central Florida

The UCF Report

Librarian St. Clair to retire; Asbestos problem 'well-contained' in UCF buildings; Scholarship fund created; 2 campus buildings undergoing roof jobs; September BOR meeting at UCF.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 20 No. 68, July 6, 1988 Jul 1988

Central Florida Future, Vol. 20 No. 68, July 6, 1988

Central Florida Future

Comic to appear for Homecoming (photo of Jerry Seinfeld); UCF meets Moscow; New guidelines prohibit daytime house moving; Select-A-Seat will soon arrive on campus UCF, Kiosk hopes that it will become a ticket outlet for major concerts and events by mid July (photo); Anniversary sign donated for a year (photo of sign commemorating UCF's 25th Anniversary); SG positions open to students; New roof set for Phillips Hall.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 20 No. 67, June 29, 1988 Jun 1988

Central Florida Future, Vol. 20 No. 67, June 29, 1988

Central Florida Future

Jazz lab on Europe tour (photo); Senate passes SG budget; Colbourn's Tubbs' Ok next; UCF Band gets new director; Miss UCF chosen for USO troop (photo of Miss UCF Cynthia Moore).

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 20 No. 66, June 22, 1988 Jun 1988

Central Florida Future, Vol. 20 No. 66, June 22, 1988

Central Florida Future

Lasers, computers interface, UCF graduate develops computer-assisted laser suture; Flu symptoms blamed on carpet cleaning; UCF feeds on transfers, Students come from community colleges; UCF students place seventh in Midwest Mini-Baha (photo).

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The Ucf Report, Vol. 10 No. 25, June 15, 1988, University Of Central Florida Jun 1988

The Ucf Report, Vol. 10 No. 25, June 15, 1988, University Of Central Florida

The UCF Report

Pioneer in lasers joins UCF; CREOL growth curve soars, pushed by new discoveries; Architects asked to bid on 2 buildings, 1 remodeling: Arts Complex, Police Building, Phillips Hall in design stage; Legislature gives salary increases.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 20 No. 65, June 15, 1988 Jun 1988

Central Florida Future, Vol. 20 No. 65, June 15, 1988

Central Florida Future

UCF may offer new degree; tuition can be prepaid; CEBA II ahead of schedule (photo); Survey: Most students prefer WUCF format change, The Central Florida Future survey results reveal that the majority of students simply "want to rock"; Greek Park to be filled in just two years (photos).

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 20 No. 64, June 8, 1988 Jun 1988

Central Florida Future, Vol. 20 No. 64, June 8, 1988

Central Florida Future

UCF professor earns patent for invention (photo of UCF professor Robert Martin); Disney offers co-op program; Recently elected Future editor in chief dismissed; UCF program 'reaches out' to high school students.

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The Ucf Report, Vol. 10 No. 24, June 1, 1988, University Of Central Florida Jun 1988

The Ucf Report, Vol. 10 No. 24, June 1, 1988, University Of Central Florida

The UCF Report

Welcome aboard!: The Navy has landed! - next door; Barbara Pop to lead Staff Council in 1988-89; Alafaya bridge work to start in Mid-June.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 20 No. 63, June 1, 1988 Jun 1988

Central Florida Future, Vol. 20 No. 63, June 1, 1988

Central Florida Future

Activity and Service Fee to go up in Fall; UCF may test for AIDS; Gay students seek club status; More cars snarl Alafaya access; Library unveils CD-ROM; WUCF survey turns to students; Aeronautics club flying high over honors in Montreal competition; Student-run information system reducing delays; Band, dance, flag tryouts begin.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 20 No. 62, May 25, 1988 May 1988

Central Florida Future, Vol. 20 No. 62, May 25, 1988

Central Florida Future

SG's OAF committee doles out the dough; No 'fear of flying' in Montreal; Brains draining into UCF; Condoms stretching society's mores; Hotline bounces myths about condom use; Engineering moves to Whitehouse (photo of Gary Whitehouse, became Dean of College of Engineering).

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The Ucf Report, Vol. 10 No. 23, May 18, 1988, University Of Central Florida May 1988

The Ucf Report, Vol. 10 No. 23, May 18, 1988, University Of Central Florida

The UCF Report

Whitehouse to be dean of Engineering; House committee endorses formula favorable for UCF's future funding; David Joneses of Oviedo blend into customs of Japan's Fukuoka; Summer program to open doors for 60 minority grads.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 20 No. 61, May 18, 1988 May 1988

Central Florida Future, Vol. 20 No. 61, May 18, 1988

Central Florida Future

SG bash uses student bucks, Activities fee money pays $3,121 of banquet cost; Drinking more, enjoying less; Drug and alcohol survey; Election appeal rejected; Slimmer heat dries up classes; SG meet 'Knight' students; Scholarships in question; 'Home' not so sweet for many women.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 20 No. 60, May 11, 1988 May 1988

Central Florida Future, Vol. 20 No. 60, May 11, 1988

Central Florida Future

Complaints filed in Brevard dispute; Art student paints off the top of his head; Celebrities address '88 grads.

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The Ucf Report, Vol. 10 No. 22, May 4, 1988, University Of Central Florida May 1988

The Ucf Report, Vol. 10 No. 22, May 4, 1988, University Of Central Florida

The UCF Report

Grads rate governor's praise; astronaut sees jobs in space; smile says it all, says producer: Spring class of '88 is the biggest ever; Jump in admissions requests creates an early waiting list; Quotable; Special honors.

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Sandspur, Vol 94, No 08, May 1988, Rollins College May 1988

Sandspur, Vol 94, No 08, May 1988, Rollins College

The Rollins Sandspur

Rollins College student newspaper, written by the students and published at Rollins College. The Sandspur started as a literary journal.

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University Of Central Florida Graduate Catalog, 1988 - 1989, University Of Central Florida May 1988

University Of Central Florida Graduate Catalog, 1988 - 1989, University Of Central Florida

UCF Catalogs

No abstract provided.

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University Of Central Florida Undergraduate Catalog, 1988 - 1989, University Of Central Florida May 1988

University Of Central Florida Undergraduate Catalog, 1988 - 1989, University Of Central Florida

UCF Catalogs

No abstract provided.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 20 No. 59, April 21, 1988 Apr 1988

Central Florida Future, Vol. 20 No. 59, April 21, 1988

Central Florida Future

Students voice their opinions on sex (graphs of Future Sex Survey Results); Student's money not to fund Jazz Lab vacation; UCF reaches enrollment limit; Roundtable may be shelved Town Meetings and Roundtable co-existing a good possibility; Sig Ep dispute unclear; Dean of Health resigns; Student Veterans Association back on campus.

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The Ucf Report, Vol. 10 No. 21, April 20, 1988, University Of Central Florida Apr 1988

The Ucf Report, Vol. 10 No. 21, April 20, 1988, University Of Central Florida

The UCF Report

Entertainment producer, astronaut and governor to speak: Anniversary commencement is UCF's biggest; 'Ozone, Acid Rain and Other Airy Topics': Small news story holds hope for a better world.

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