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The Ucf Report, Vol. 09 No. 20, April 8, 1987, University Of Central Florida

The UCF Report

Psychology gets nod to plan PhD: BOR okays FSEC move and UCF's master plan; Psychology moves toward doctoral program; Spring luncheon next club event.

A Comparison Between The Usa And Australia In The Administration Of Communication Studies In Higher Education, Michael Kaye, Bobby H. Patton

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article compares the administration of communication studies programs in the United States and Australia, using a faculty exchange between the University of Kansas and Kuring-gai College of Advanced Education as a case study. The analysis identifies three major areas of difference: historical development, philosophical orientation, and administrative policies. In the United States, communication programs largely evolved from speech departments with strong rhetorical and skills-based traditions, while in Australia the field developed more recently with interdisciplinary and critical orientations. Philosophical divergences are evident in curricular emphases, with American programs often stressing public speaking and skills training, and Australian programs incorporating …

Do Students Repay High Grades With High Evaluations? An Old Question Revisited, Bena H. Harper

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This study investigates whether students reward lenient grading with higher course and instructor evaluations. The research examined data from fourteen graduate teaching assistants and 1,335 students enrolled in the basic hybrid speech course at Oklahoma State University across the 1983–1984 academic year. Grades awarded by instructors were compared with mean student evaluations of both the instructor and the course. While significant differences were found between the grade distributions of easier and harder graders, no significant differences emerged in corresponding instructor or course evaluation scores. These findings suggest that although grading practices vary, higher grades do not automatically result in more …

The Ucf Report, Vol. 09 No. 19, March 25, 1987, University Of Central Florida

The UCF Report

Regents to view UCF master plan, SEC move; FSEC seeks way to make electric motors efficient; Crew exercise during flight may improve airline safety; Senator Tower to speak at Circle dinner.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 19 No. 49, March 5, 1987

Central Florida Future

SG conference looks at rip-offs, cutbacks in aid; Police growth improves service; Foreign campuses protest admissions, funding reforms; News: Fraternities under fire for various violations; 'Safe sex' spurs condom use [National Condom Week]; Opinion: [SG] Presidential race will be awfully dull with only one ticket; The other side of nowhere: Break approaches, prez for hire (by Tim Ball); Behind the scenes: J .J. finally makes the headlines (by Victoria Sorzano); Sports: Men's Basketball the year in review; Confetti: The entertainment and feature supplement of the Central Florida Future.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 19 No. 47, February 26, 1987

Central Florida Future

Kirkpatrick asks for aid in teaching professors English; Organizations prepare as SG makes budget; News: Some colleges keep "Amerasians" out; Researchers rush for bucks; Opinion: Out with the old, in with the new computer system; The other side of nowhere: Herman on the state of UCF(by Tim Ball); Behind the scenes: Is she the conformist columnist? (by Victoria Sorzano); Sports: Confetti: The entertainment and feature supplement of the Central Florida Future.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 19 No. 46, February 24, 1987

Central Florida Future

UCF programmers log impressive win; Lecture on Judaism's history (with photo of Dr. Barry Mesch); News: New Mexico's tuition plan: a surcharge on skills? Financial problems kill college assassin game; Slightly off campus; Opinion: Consequences make choices much easier; The Kamikaze columnist: Ethics? It's all Greek to this student (by Don Wittenkind); Health Bolt (presented by the UCF Student Health and Wellness Center); Sports.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 19 No. 45, February 19, 1987

Central Florida Future

Police a hard working bunch (with photos of UCF Officer Jay Padgett ); Violent crimes committed on the UCF Campus; News: Liquor flows a bit more freely on campuses; UCF cadets train for ROTC Challenge (with photo); Opinion: The computer apple of our eye: our new system has arrived; The other side of nowhere: Just who is this Phil guy, anyway?(by Tim Ball); Future world: Ode to the old computer system (by Chris Richcreek); Health Bolt (presented by the UCF Student Health and Wellness Center); Sports: Increase in athletic fees provide hope; The [UCF] Athletic Department's Budget; Confetti: The entertainment …

Central Florida Future, Vol. 19 No. 44, February 17, 1987

Central Florida Future

Sinkhole seminar draws scientists from 9 nations (with photos); Concerts change UCF's style (with photos of The Beach Boys performing at UCFs 1986 homecoming); Omega Beta Beta: new frat on UCF campus; News: Activist's divestiture guidelines; Apartheid's foes reach crossroads; Editorial: Charity in Trouble: Not even gumballs are safe these days; Future world: Back to the past with The Future (by Chris Richcreek); Letters: Where do I go? (by Anna Swartz)

Central Florida Future, Vol. 19 No. 43, February 12, 1987

Central Florida Future

New rules for GSL aid change student eligibility; Conference centers on disaster aid; Newly crowned Miss UCF uses prize money for school (with photo of Miss UCF, Traci Wixon); News: "Laboratory" newspapers fight censors; Workshops help with new [financial] aid rules; News clips: Appointment [Dr. J. Edward Neighbor]; Miami U. student paper says ad by Playboy photographer is offensive; Athletic's budget spending to exceed $1.7 million; McDowell views debt as a mortgage; Opinion: Elevators, copiers and other problems that students face; The other side of nowhere: Look out, the animals are mad (by Tim Ball); Valentine hints for one and …

The Ucf Report, Vol. 09 No. 16, February 11, 1987, University Of Central Florida

The UCF Report

Academic Affairs offers close harmony with Senate; Scientist to give German outlook on space policies; Dedication set for new building at UCF/Daytona; UCF computer team seeks glory in world competition; Growth headlines CU report.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 19 No. 42, February 10, 1987

Central Florida Future

Knight merchandise still a dark subject; Foreign study program examines exotic culture; Army ROTC upgrades UCF program; News: Critic choose to chastise "Amerikan" propaganda; Tuition grows with computers; Health Bolt (presented by the UCF Student Health and Wellness Center); Opinion: Police to spare, the photo was run 'cause it was cute; Future world: A trial experience in Orlando (by Chris Richcreek); Hoopla: Put blame on the boss (by Al McGuire); Sports.

The Ucf Report, Vol. 09 No. 15, January 28, 1987, University Of Central Florida

The UCF Report

House communities to visit campus; Regents to hear funding proposal to help upper, graduate programs; For greater student service: UCF and Valencia enter 'new era of cooperation'; Annual Credit Union luncheon on Feb. 25; Kennel club slates annual Knights benefit on Feb. 3.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 19 No. 36, January 20, 1987

Central Florida Future

UCF's Student Affairs offers ways to grow; BOR ranks UCF, eight other state schools; News: Close cracks and save money (Florida Solar Energy Center); [Ross] Wolf elected ProTem in close senate race; Opinion: Destroying signs a childish act by "adult" students; Future world: Georgia, America's Cup on his mind (by Chris Richcreek); Sports: Rollins [basketball] rivalry to rock UCF's gym Wed. night; Carter's Corner: Carter: "Feather Tars" (by Coach Carter).

Another Aspect Of Duty Cycling: Effects On Indoor Humidity. 01/18-21/87. 10 P., Florida Solar Energy Center, Mukesh Khattar

FSEC Energy Research Center®

The effects of two readily available air-conditioner control strategies on dehumidification performance are discussed: fan "auto," in which the indoor air circulation fan cycles on and off along with the compressor, and fan "on," in which the fan operates continuously regardless of the on or off status of the compressor. Measured performance data are presented on two air-conditioning systems - a packaged terminal direct expansion, constant volume air conditioner without capacity modulation and a unitary direct expansion air conditioner with dual-speed compressor and indoor air fan motors. Measurements of the condensate removal from the air conditioner as well as its …

Central Florida Future, Vol. 19 No. 34, January 13, 1987

Central Florida Future

Cancel the Countdown to stop Trident II missile; Pro Tempore resigns others vie for slot; Campus Run positive step (with photo); News: Efficient appliances provide new comfort and savings (by Florida Solar Energy Center); ROTC elevated to host; New tax laws take effect many changes in 1987; Opinion: Ramblings from the desk of a broken editor; The other side of nowhere: He's not so progressive after all (by Tim Ball); Health Bolt (presented by the UCF Student Health and Wellness Center); The Central Florida Future: Help Wanted!!! "We really need people bad," editor says.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 19 No. 33, January 8, 1987

Central Florida Future

Indians Stearman's specialty; Area libraries help students; New [graduate] program sparks debate; News: Reducing glare can improve moods (by Florida Solar Energy Center); Opinion: Registration not as painful with UCF's new system; Behind the scences: One of the world's greatest zoos (by Victoria Sorzano); Confetti: The entertainment and feature supplement of the Central Florida Future.

Patrick Air Force Base Branch Brevard Campus Catalogues, Rollins College

Text Materials of Central Florida

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

Selected Client Characteristics And Their Relationship To Successful Outcome In A Vocational Rehabilitation Program, Helen Harmon

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) had its beginning in 1918, when Congress granted to the Federal Board of Vocational Education the power to provide for the training of "any disabled veteran who was unable to carry on a gainful occupation, to resume his former occupation, or to enter upon some other occupation, or having resumed or entered upon such occupation was unable to continue the same successfully." (U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, 1972). Called the Soldiers Rehabilitation Act, this measure made clear the basic goals of vocational rehabilitation. In 1943, a milestone year, services were extended to all disabled individuals …

Utility Analysis: Estimating The Sdy Parameter For Accounting Supervisors, Terry P. Brownson

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

Personnel decisions have the potential to influence an entire organization. The effects of these decisions are more credible and relevant when quantified. Historically, benefits were defined in correlational statistics, i.e., validity coefficients. But the increasing demand is for a bottom-line or dollar-value definition. The utility concept presents a methodology for providing the dollar value impact on performance of a personnel intervention program. One parameter of a utility analysis model is the standard deviation of job performance in dollars (SDy). This research develops a SDy value for the yearly production contribution of a first level line accounting supervisor to be used …

The Implementation Of Quality Control Circle Concepts Into American Industry, John R. Hunt

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

In light of the growing worldwide competition among industrial manufacturers as developing nations become more technologically viable, it becomes imperative that we, as a nation, become more conscious than ever of quality and productivity.

Our most serious competitors, the Japanese, have developed a nationwide sense of quality consciousness and have evolved a management and manufacturing system to achieve their goals of superior quality that is currently unrivaled.

One important element of their productive system is the concept of Quality Control (QC) circles; generally described as a problem solving group of working people, who as members of a team, identify, solve, …

Human Factors Compatibility Concerns In The Selection Of Display Technologies For Computer And Data Terminals, Francis C. Westerfield

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

Human factors considerations are often overlooked in the selection of electronic computer displays. When cost is used as the only determining factor, the resulting product may not be commercially successful because of an inadequate display.

To help avoid this situation, designers and users should be aware of the various factors involved in proper display selection. These factors were developed by a synthesis of existing scientific and industrial literature on the subject and are explained in this paper.

The first factor is a basic knowledge of the structure, characteristics, and function of the human visual system. The theory of sight, anatomy …

A Study Of Self-Perceived Current And Desired Career Stages Of Federal Government Engineers And Public School Educators In The Central Florida Area, Dennis Stephan Duke

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

This study investigated the perceptions of public school educators and Federal Government engineers in the Central Florida area to determine their self-perceived current and desired career stages (Dalton, Thompson and Price, 1977). The influences of age, education and tenure variables on these perceptions and on the employee's preference for a technical or managerial career track were also examined. The rationale for the study is based upon findings in the literature which indicate that both occupations are experiencing motivation and retention problems caused by the requirement to leave classrooms or technical engineering positions and enter management ranks in order to gain …

The Nonpromotion Message's Affective Impact On Parents, Sandra Kaye Daves

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

This study was conducted to investigate the nonpromotion message's affective impact on parents. An interview guide was developed to collect data on parents' reactions to several aspects of public schools: Elementary schools in general; Messages received from elementary schools; Current practices (nonpromotion) in schools; Parents' feelings as a result of their child being retained; Information about their family. Interviews were conducted with parents of 180 children who attended public schools. Ninety interviews were conducted with parents of children who had been retained in either second, third or fifth grade and 90 were conducted with parents of children who had been …

Value Of Group Study Participation For Undergraduate Students, Sara Bennett-Loudermilk

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

Cooperative learning in a university setting was explored. Undergraduate students enrolled in a physics course for nonmajors volunteered to participate in a group study program. After a baseline of two tests, volunteers were classified as "Leaders" (A-B average) or "Members" (C-F average). All volunteers received extra credit points for their participation. Records of group study attendance were kept, a questionnaire was distributed to participants, and grades were obtained from the instructor's roll. Multiple correlation/regression analyses showed that for Participant-Respondents: a) level of reported understanding was significantly related to perceived value of participation and b) session attendance was positively related to …

Dairy Calcium Advertising Awareness, Attitudes, And Behavior: A Survey Of 13-17 Year Old Females, Michele Cooper

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Initiation Of Sexual Behavior In The Marital Relationship, Nancy Roberts-Cruce

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

While traditional beliefs and some research show that men have been more likely than women to initiate sexual activity, recent research indicates that traditional patterns of sexual initiation may be changing especially for married couples. Also, patterns of initiation seem to be related to sexual satisfaction. Specifically, women who always take the initiative and those who never do are the least satisfied with their sex lives. Conversely, those wives who initiate sex half the time are very happy with their sex lives. Since it appears that initiation of sexual activity is related to satisfaction with sex, information regarding why a …

The Relationship Between Selected Personality Variables And Compulsive Gamblers In Treatment, Kevin E. Kip

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

The empirical contributions of researchers on the personality characteristics associated with the identification and treatment of compulsive gambling have been largely piecemeal. As an active four year veteran of the Gamblers Anonymous program, the author has come to recognize that the vast majority of members comprising Gamblers Anonymous are persons typically not well versed in experimental design or research methodology techniques. Compounding this statement is the fact that it was not until the early 1980's that compulsive gambling (or synonomously stated as pathological gambling) became recognized by the American Psychiatric Association as a mental disorder with explicit diagnostic signs and …

Comparison Of Performance Of Adolescent Hearing And Hearing-Impaired Children On Metalinguistic Tasks, Julia W. Reynolds

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

Various researchers have viewed metalinguistics as the ability to consciously reflect upon language (Van Kleeck 1984a; Franklin 1979; Cazden 1975; Dale 1976). Prior to schooling, children use language as a means of functional communication through developing an interaction with the environment. They are aware of the content of their messages but not the language they are using to communicate their ideas. The emergence of language is developed primarily through concrete operations according to Van Kleeck (1984a). However, Allan (1982) states that when children enter school and begin to read, metalinguistics is emphasized and the language evolves from an unconscious, experimental …

Vasectomy: A Literature Review With Implications For Pre-Vasectomy Counseling, Annette Thrift Wing

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.