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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 …

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 …

Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 48, March 14, 1989

Central Florida Future

Students will pay for financial aid's foul-up (photo); Campaign allegations untrue, Rausch says (photo of Scott Rausch); Former boxer now fights steroids; SPORTS: Phil Carter resigns as men's basketball coach.

The Ucf Report, Vol. 11 No. 16, February22, 1989, University Of Central Florida

The UCF Report

Meetings today and Friday advance field to 10 (or 12) candidates for president; Engineers Fair on Friday shows many uses of vital profession; Nominations due for researcher '89; Anne Landers keynoter for Women's Clinic; UCF's AFROTC tops on inspection.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 44, February 21, 1989

Central Florida Future

Student body election turnout up 26 percent; FSA debates proposal to up tuition; Student-athlete grad rates; FSA debates proposal to up tuition; Looking back over Stutler's term (with photo of Denver Stutler); Reed's athletic reforms: less sports, more study.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 43, February 16, 1989

Central Florida Future

Schmidt and Rausch face run-off Wendrzyk gives endorsement to Rausch (photo); Friends of strays show claws (photo); Mr. Kitty has a home; New dorm site: Alafaya and Univ.; Sports: The UCF men's basketball team defeated Northern Illinois Monday and the Lady Knights' basketball team returns from an eight-game trip to Florida International University.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 42, February 14, 1989

Central Florida Future

UCF students quiz SG candidates; CANDIDATE PROFILES; Chinese group visits UCF; SADD to hold fundraiser Feb. 20-22; Sports: The UCF basketball team lost a close game to Akron Saturday, while the baseball team beat FIT and lost to Rollins over the weekend; Opinion: This week our editorial takes a look at the Student Body presidential candidates: Scott Rausch, Fred Schmidt and Dash Wendrzyk.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 41, February 9, 1989

Central Florida Future

Candidates to face students; Extended Library Hours; Biologists rescue tortoise, mice from bulldozer's path; BOR requests a 15% tuition hike; photo of Biology Professor Jack Stout.

The Ucf Report, Vol. 11 No. 15, February 8, 1989, University Of Central Florida

The UCF Report

Founders' Day to be an event for Spring '89; State funding priorities boost research at UCF; Presidential search thins field to 10 this month; Student fees raised to help athletic goals; Uniform sign policy set; signs of it to emerge this spring.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 40, February 7, 1989

Central Florida Future

Condoms to go on sale at UCF by Feb. 12; Officials spar over Student Union site; Student Union site proposals; Eubanks: Just not enough hours.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 37, January 26, 1989

Central Florida Future

Hundreds attend rally: Students debate fee increase pros and cons; Fieldhouse may disturb wildlife; Legislation would tie aid to military, civil service; SPORTS: With the debt practically paid off, the athletic program looks to expand. Also, Steve Rabb and Paul Owers tell why they think the athletic fee is a good idea.

The Ucf Report, Vol. 11 No. 14, January 25, 1989, University Of Central Florida

The UCF Report

Symposium on space eyes Mars probe; Yes, there really will be a sixlaned Alafaya Trail and a brand-new fourlaned McCullough Road.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 36, January 24, 1989

Central Florida Future

Campus group forms to protest fee increase; Equipment arrives: SG computer lab is now open; Group to help aid handicapped; SPORTS: The men's and women's basketball teams swept a doubleheader at UCF Thursday.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 33, January 12, 1989

Central Florida Future

Experts shoo bats from Education building; How Not To Get Rabies; Winter break parking lot resurfacing has smooth finish; Martin Luther King Day; SPORTS: The women's basketball team won its first conference game of the season.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 32, January 10, 1989

Central Florida Future

Students still learning of campus dangers; Experts give advice on managing your college schedule.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 31, January 5, 1989

Central Florida Future

Minority groups fume over budget allocation; Greek expansion delayed (photo); Environmental Society to recycle cans, paper.

Below Average Mathematics Student Improvement Program And The Classroom Of The Future, Julia A. Medin

Institute for Simulation and Training

Contains a set of viewgraphs for a presentation on how artificial intelligence and other teaching aids can improve the quality of mathematics education.

Technology Integration Plan For Training Systems And Devices: A Technology Investment Strategy, J. Peter Kincaid

Institute for Simulation and Training

Report describes a technology investment strategy which can be used to privide a means to organize current research programs which are applicable to training devices and to assess the long term technology needed to meet future requirements of training devices.

Situational Awareness: An Analysis And Preliminary Model Of The Cognitive Process, Michael A. Companion

Institute for Simulation and Training

No abstract provided.

Rollins College Catalogue, 1989-1990, Rollins College

Text Materials of Central Florida

Rollins College catalogue 1989-1990 with list of faculty and students and courses by department.

College Of Education Annual Report And Summary Of Research And Creative Activities, July 1, 1989, University Of Central Florida. College Of Education

Research Activities & Annual Reports

UCF College of Education : annual report and summary of research and creative activities, July 1, 1989.

The Apts Battery As A Surrogate Measure Of Tank Gunnery Simulator Performance, James Patrick Bliss

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

University Of Central Florida 5 Year Institutional Research Fact Book - 1984-1989, University Of Central Florida

Historical Fact Book and Enrollment

Historical fact book and enrollment data for the University of Central Florida.

Rollins College Winter Term 1989 Addendum, Rollins College

Text Materials of Central Florida

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

Rollins College Brevard Campus, Rollins College

Text Materials of Central Florida

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

Rollins College Winter Term 1989, Rollins College

Text Materials of Central Florida

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

The Relationship Of Corporate Fitness To Absenteeism And Health Care Cost, Shawn J. Mcgahey

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

Interest in corporate fitness is increasing. In this study, absenteeism rates and health care costs were measured for 12 months before and 12 months after implementation of a corporate fitness class. It was hypothesized that those who participate in the fitness program would have lower absenteeism rates and health care costs. It was also hypothesized that lifestyle factors would be significantly related to the decision to participate in the fitness program and to absenteeism.

Results showed no significant relationship between program participation and absenteeism. Also, it was found that average health care costs were lower before the program intervention and …

The Department Chair As Responsible Academic Leader: A Competency--Based Perspective, Randy Y. Hirokawa, J. Kevin Barge, Samuel L. Becker, Judith L. Sutherland

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article presents a competency-based perspective on academic leadership, focusing on the role of department chairs in higher education. It critiques traditional trait, style, and functional approaches to leadership for their limitations in explaining how chairs contribute to departmental effectiveness. The study reports faculty perceptions of nineteen competencies necessary for effective leadership, which cluster into four categories: resource management, climate management, image management, and faculty development. Findings indicate that these competencies are generalizable across different academic units and strongly predict perceptions of leadership effectiveness. The discussion emphasizes the chair’s role as a mediator between faculty and administration, requiring skills that …

Evaluating Grants In The Promotion And Tenure Process: Perspectives Of A Chief Academic Officer, Elisabeth A. Zinser

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article considers the role of extramural funding in faculty evaluation and its implications for promotion and tenure. It reviews the growing diversity of funding sources, including government, corporate, and foundation support, and identifies economic, technological, and institutional pressures that have increased emphasis on external grants. The discussion acknowledges the benefits of additional resources but cautions against risks such as external influence over research agendas, restrictions on publication, and erosion of academic values. It argues that funding should not substitute for achievements in teaching or scholarship, but rather serve as evidence of professional recognition and academic citizenship. Recommendations emphasize balancing …

The Ucf Report, Vol. 11 No. 12, December 14, 1988, University Of Central Florida

The UCF Report

Swiss seek cooperation with UCF lab; Hospital nears day for opening; Commencement Friday ---- some program changes; Cabinet okays private funding concept for campus housing; New director; New chief; Search begins.