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The Ucf Report, Vol. 12 No. 12, January 10, 1990, University Of Central Florida

The UCF Report

Administrator returns to classroom in August; Committee elicits campus-wide support to recruit minorities; Convocation to explore cultural diversity on campus; New parking lot adds 598 spaces.

Manprint And Training Equipment Design: The Utility Of Existing Data For Analyses Of Design Decisions Options, Kevin C. Uliano, Bonnie Fatic, Norman E. Lane

Institute for Simulation and Training

No abstract provided.

Statement Of Capabilities For Support Of Research Projects, University Of Central Florida Institute For Simulation And Training, Naval Training Systems Center (U.S.)

Institute for Simulation and Training

No abstract provided.

Spain As A Vacation Destination: Perceptions Of United States Residents, Ady Milman

Dick Pope Sr. Institute Publications

The purpose of the focus group sessions was to identify significant perceptions about Spain from Los Angeles residents who traveled to Spain and other foreign destinations. In particular, the discussions focused on the image of Spain as a vacation destination, their experiences there, motivation to travel to Spain, and exposure to promotion in the Los Angeles area. The methodology used was to start each discussion by introducing broad issues of vacation travel, traveling to foreign destinations, and incrementally narrow down to a full discussion about Spain as a vacation destination.

Memories Of Marjorie: A Conversation With Idella Parker And Dessie Prescott, Gordon Bigelow

The Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Journal of Florida Literature

No abstract provided.

Closure Of Unlined Landfills, Brenda J. Westhorp

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Personality Variables Mediating Change In Concern Toward Environmental Issues, John Mark Davis

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

Researchers have for several decades examined the relationships between personality and demographic variables, pro-environmental behaviors, and level of concern toward environmental problems. In this study, personality and selected demographic variables contributing to an increase in concern toward environmental issues were examined. Subjects included 79 females and 46 males with a mean age of 22.5 years who were enrolled in undergraduate courses at the University of Central Florida. During the first session, information concerning personality and demographic variables was obtained and subjects completed Weigel and Weigel's (1978) Ecological Concern Scale (ECS). During the second session, experimental group subjects viewed a video …

The Effect Of A Pet's Presence Upon Anxiety During A Simulated Clinical Interview, Kenneth G. Weigand

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

Recognizing the importance of evolutionary parallels between humans and other animals, researchers make use of animals to better the understanding of people in various fields of study, such as history, ecology, medicine, psychology, and sociology (Levinson, 1978). Boris Levinson (1962) was an early advocate for the inclusion of pets in psychotherapeutic intervention. His theories have been frequently cited in research that has attempted to define the possible benefits associated with utilizing pets as an adjunct in the treatment of disturbed populations. The results of studies with varied populations indicate that a pet's presences can lower a person's anxiety level, positively …

Rollins College Catalogue, 1990-1991, Rollins College

Text Materials of Central Florida

Rollins College catalogue 1990-1991 with list of faculty and students and courses by department.

The Influence Of Structure On The Function Of An Administrative Unit: Single Focus Academic Structure Or Multiple Focus Academic Structure Raising -- Some Of The Issues, Robert F. Ross, Philip Emmert

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article applies systems theory to examine how academic structure influences departmental functions within small universities, it contrasts single focus academic departments and multiple focus academic departments, assessing their effects on instruction, research, service, enrollment stability, credit hour production, faculty workload, budget flexibility, and administrative power. Through conceptual analysis and illustrative cases, this article argues that multiple focus configurations foster interdisciplinary curriculum, broaden student recruitment, and enable efficient resource allocation, while single focus units face constrained scheduling, program vulnerability, and duplicated governance tasks. It details how structure shapes faculty roles, advising practices, laboratory sharing, graduate program coordination, and external relations, …

Planning Departmental Structure: Disciplinary Integrity Versus Pragmatic Opportunism, Lloyd Crisp, David Seibert

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article interrogates whether speech communication departments should pursue disciplinary coherence or embrace pragmatic opportunism while adapting to shifting institutional environments. Through case study analysis of structural evolution at a land grant university and a suburban research campus, it traces how size, articulation mandates, physical facilities, campus politics, curricular demand, public image, and faculty composition interact to shape organizational structure, program identity, governance, and resource allocation. A systems theory perspective yields ten planning criteria, showing that alignment with local contingencies rather than idealized disciplinary purity sustains enrollment stability, instructional quality, and faculty legitimacy. By framing communication studies as a socially …

Norman Cousins Speaks To Aca 17th Annual Presidential Seminar

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article focuses on the speech delivered by Norman Cousins, noted author and educator of the U.S., at the 17th Annual Presidential Seminar of the Association for Communication Administration (ACA), held in Washington D.C.

The Structure And Function Of A Community College Speech Communication Department, Francine Roussell Berkey

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article traces how organizational structure directs curriculum development, resource allocation, and staffing in a rural community college speech communication department. By situating the unit within state financing, divisional governance, and institutional committees, this article explains how structure shapes course scheduling, credit hour production, budget flexibility, and faculty workload. Structural analysis reveals that limited fiscal autonomy and small enrollment encourage service oriented curricula, reliance on adjunct instructors, and continuous adaptation to external program reviews. Functional outcomes are linked to broader institutional demands, while an evolutionary perspective highlights recent reorganization debates and their implications for departmental resilience. Findings provide communication administrators …

Department Of Nursing Self Study Report, 1990, University Of Central Florida. Department Of Nursing

Self-Studies

A self study report utilizing the 1984 criteria for accreditation for the Council of Baccalaureate and Higher Degree Programs of the National League for Nursing

College Of Education Annual Report And Summary Of Research And Creative Activities, 1989-90, University Of Central Florida. College Of Education

Research Activities & Annual Reports

UCF College of Education : annual report and summary of research and creative activities, 1989 - 1990.

"Cross Creek": In Print, On The Screen, And In The Critics' Minds, Robert E. Snyder

The Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Journal of Florida Literature

No abstract provided.

The Effect Of The "Cross Creek" Trial On The Writings Of Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, Patricia Nassif Acton

The Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Journal of Florida Literature

No abstract provided.

The Extent And Impact Of The Incorporation Of Employee Health Promotion Programs In The Central Florida Business Community, Thomas Berlin

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

Employee health insurance premiums continue to rise exponentially despite stagnant inflation rates. The national trend in recent years has been to decrease benefit usage by attempting to establish a healthier workforce. The incorporation of employee health promotion programs either within, or outside of the worksite, is the favored means of providing a solution. The purpose of this study is to determine the extent of employee health promotion program usage in Central Florida, and the economic impact, if any, of these programs. The basic research questions for this study are:

1. What percentage of the corporations surveyed have instituted employee health …

The Ucf Report, Vol. 12 No. 11, December 14, 1989, University Of Central Florida

The UCF Report

Community musters for UCF research status; Orlando Businessman's gift makes banking hair reality; Transportation woes/solutions charge of newly formed group.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 22 No. 31, December 7, 1989

Central Florida Future

Panther steals class show; University students face tuition hike; Faculty senate will discuss voting, health benefit resolutions.

Sandspur, Vol 96 No 10, December 6, 1989, 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.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 22 No. 30, December 5, 1989

Central Florida Future

Oren still on slow road to recovery after October fight; Burnett donates million for chair; Auxiliaries new fee target.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 22 No. 29, November 30, 1989

Central Florida Future

At least three fees on rise next fall; Senate offers free tickets for B-ball and UCF Theater; Essays better test of students' knowledge, say some instructors.

The Ucf Report, Vol. 12 No. 10, November 29, 1989, University Of Central Florida

The UCF Report

Plan begins Friday: Cost-conscious ideas pay off for employees; Computer science team takes Southeastern title.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 22 No. 28, November 28, 1989

Central Florida Future

Lottery heals budget cut; Campus police get new building; Colleges offer alternative to registration.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 22 No. 26, November 21, 1989

Central Florida Future

UCF wants reserach center; International students to carry health insurance in fall; Entrance exams biased to favor men, critics say.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 22 No. 25, November 16, 1989

Central Florida Future

UCF receives $1.3 million computer; Gun control under fire; Arboretum alternatives under investigation.

The Ucf Report, Vol. 12 No. 9, November 15, 1989, University Of Central Florida

The UCF Report

IST gets $1.3 million machine: State-Of-Art imaging computer sets record for gift of property; 1990 foreign exchange program will allow business students to study in Netherlands; IBM Grant lets education profs integrate computer technology into teaching curriculum.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 22 No. 24, November 14, 1989

Central Florida Future

Females beware; New UCF amphitheater on Bufman's drawing board; Ticketing slowed in October.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 22 No. 23, November 9, 1989

Central Florida Future

Traffic won't bother Greeks; Record enrollment means $79,000 for SG; 25 surveyed on history, literature.