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Conflict And Negotiation Courses In The Curricula, Fred E. Jandt Oct 1988

Conflict And Negotiation Courses In The Curricula, Fred E. Jandt

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article reports the results of a national survey on the presence of conflict and negotiation courses in communication curricula. Questionnaires were distributed to four-year and graduate institutions, with findings showing that over twenty percent offered at least one course in the area, and a smaller number offered two or more. Most courses were located in departments of speech or communication, were upper-division or graduate electives, and were introduced primarily in the late 1970s and 1980s. Enrollments averaged around twenty to thirty students per section, and demand was expected to grow. Faculty teaching these courses were most often tenured or …

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An Investigation Of Articles Produced In The Communication Discipline By Institution: A Journal By Journal, Year By Year Analysis, Vernon O. Ray, Kittie W. Watson, Larry L. Barker, Robert N. Hall Oct 1988

An Investigation Of Articles Produced In The Communication Discipline By Institution: A Journal By Journal, Year By Year Analysis, Vernon O. Ray, Kittie W. Watson, Larry L. Barker, Robert N. Hall

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article presents a year-by-year and journal-by-journal analysis of article production in the communication discipline from 1980 to 1985. The study builds on earlier research identifying the fifty most productive institutions and examines both the number of articles produced annually and the distribution of publications across eleven major journals. Co-authorship was accounted for by dividing credit among authors’ institutions. Results show that top-ranked institutions maintained steady levels of publication, while lower-ranked institutions fluctuated more significantly in output. The analysis highlights trends in journal preferences among institutions and considers how editorial affiliations may influence publishing patterns. Although the study focuses on …

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The University Of Northern Colorado's Extended Degree: Program In Speech Communication, Robert F. Ross, Dennis F, Warnemunde Oct 1988

The University Of Northern Colorado's Extended Degree: Program In Speech Communication, Robert F. Ross, Dennis F, Warnemunde

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article describes the design, delivery, and evaluation of an off-campus Master of Arts program in speech communication at the University of Northern Colorado. Established in the early 1970s, the program was developed to serve adult, nontraditional students, including military and civilian professionals, through a weekend-format delivery system. The discussion outlines the program’s history, administrative organization, and unique features such as rigorous faculty qualifications, academic advising, site coordination, and extended library services. Survey feedback from graduates highlighted personal growth, career advancement, and skill development as major benefits, with faculty quality, curriculum design, and weekend scheduling identified as program strengths. Concerns …

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Nast Accreditation Of Theatre And Film And Video Programs, Robert C. Hansen Oct 1988

Nast Accreditation Of Theatre And Film And Video Programs, Robert C. Hansen

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article explains the accreditation process of the National Association of Schools of Theatre, an organization founded in 1978 to promote quality standards and professional development in theatre education. It outlines NAST’s objectives, including fostering instructional excellence, encouraging experimentation, supporting institutional self-study, and involving professional theatre groups in curricular development. Membership is open to professional training schools and academic institutions offering theatre, film, and video programs, with divisions based on degree type and educational philosophy. The accreditation process requires a self-study report, site visit by evaluators, and review by commissioners, leading to membership or accreditation for a five-year period. The …

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Developing An Extended Degree Program, Keith A. Miller Oct 1988

Developing An Extended Degree Program, Keith A. Miller

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article examines the development of extended degree programs designed to serve nontraditional students who are often older, employed, and unable to attend traditional campuses. It highlights the unique needs of adult learners, such as balancing multiple responsibilities, valuing practical application, and bringing significant life experience to their studies. The discussion outlines the philosophical and structural foundations of extended programs, noting that they must represent more than simply relocating a campus curriculum. Various administrative structures, curricular models, and program elements are reviewed, including flexible scheduling, credit for prior learning, and integration of community resources. Key considerations include faculty readiness, institutional …

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The President Reports, Robert M. Smith Aug 1988

The President Reports, Robert M. Smith

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This report highlights major initiatives and organizational changes for the Association for Communication Administration during 1987–88. Key achievements include gaining a seat on the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications, participating in the first joint meeting with related associations, and expanding theatre membership and resources. The Executive Committee proposed a constitutional change to rename the organization the International Association for Communication Administrators, reflecting global communication trends. Additional developments included new directories, software resources, and handbooks for chairs, along with continued regional programming and career publications. The report emphasizes the importance of international engagement, financial sustainability, and member …

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Annual Faculty Activity Reports: An Example And Comment, Donald F. Schwartz Aug 1988

Annual Faculty Activity Reports: An Example And Comment, Donald F. Schwartz

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article presents an example of a comprehensive annual faculty activity report designed to serve both administrative and developmental purposes. The report, developed and refined over several years at Cornell University, provides a structured outline for faculty to document teaching, research, service, and professional development plans. It is intended to support salary recommendations, guide discussions of career objectives, and supply information for departmental reporting needs. The discussion addresses faculty concerns about evaluation, the role of departmental and institutional culture in shaping reporting practices, and the balance between voluntary participation and administrative requirements. The article concludes that while faculty response to …

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Ethics In Educational Theatre: Who Is Tending The House?, Joe Filippo Aug 1988

Ethics In Educational Theatre: Who Is Tending The House?, Joe Filippo

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article examines ethical issues in educational theatre, distinguishing between substantial ethics, which concern the subject matter of plays, and procedural ethics, which address production practices. It considers the director’s role in balancing personal values, institutional goals, and audience expectations when selecting and staging works, noting tensions between reflecting societal values and advocating for specific perspectives. Examples highlight conflicts arising from controversial material, textual alterations, and staging choices that challenge playwright intentions. Procedural concerns such as casting policies, fairness in opportunities, and the inclusion of non-students are also explored. The discussion emphasizes that directors in academic theatre must navigate complex …

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Broadcast Journalism Education: Some Implications, James E. Sayer Aug 1988

Broadcast Journalism Education: Some Implications, James E. Sayer

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article examines the state of broadcast journalism education in higher education, focusing on whether programs are adequately preparing students for professional careers. A survey of members of the Radio-Television News Directors Association revealed concerns about graduates’ preparation, particularly their writing skills and content knowledge. Respondents indicated that while students often possessed sufficient technical expertise, they lacked the ability to write effectively and demonstrate depth in history, political science, and economics. Recommendations included greater emphasis on writing, liberal arts study, internships, and a more realistic understanding of industry demands. The discussion contrasts academic calls for increased equipment with industry professionals’ …

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Dancing With Your Dean: When To Lead And When To Follow, Daniel Fallon Aug 1988

Dancing With Your Dean: When To Lead And When To Follow, Daniel Fallon

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article explores the relationship between theatre department chairs and deans, emphasizing how the unique skills developed in theatre practice translate into valuable administrative qualities. The discussion highlights practical management abilities required to plan and execute production seasons, as well as conflict resolution skills for working with artists. Additional qualities include willingness to take risks, fundraising experience, and theatrical traits such as timing, humor, and perspective that can ease administrative tensions. Theatre chairs are portrayed as capable of providing strategic counsel to deans on curricular and budgetary initiatives, while also offering symbolic resources through box office revenue and the public …

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An Investigation Of The Quantity Of Articles Produced In The Communication Discipline: An Institutional Analysis On The Basis Of Highest Degree Conferred, Larry L. Barker, Vernon O. Ray, Kittie W. Watson, Robert N. Hall Aug 1988

An Investigation Of The Quantity Of Articles Produced In The Communication Discipline: An Institutional Analysis On The Basis Of Highest Degree Conferred, Larry L. Barker, Vernon O. Ray, Kittie W. Watson, Robert N. Hall

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article extends prior research on institutional publication productivity in the communication discipline by analyzing article output between 1980 and 1985 according to the highest degree offered by institutions. Data were collected from ten major journals, with credit assigned proportionally for multi-authored works. Results identify the most productive institutions at the doctoral, master’s, and non-graduate levels, showing that while doctoral-granting institutions produced the greatest volume, significant contributions also came from master’s programs and institutions without graduate degrees. The analysis provides comparative rankings of institutions, highlights differences in productivity across categories, and notes limitations such as the inability to assess publication …

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Communication In The Socialization Of The Academic Department Chairperson, Christopher H. Spicer, Ann Q. Staton-Spicer Aug 1988

Communication In The Socialization Of The Academic Department Chairperson, Christopher H. Spicer, Ann Q. Staton-Spicer

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article examines the role of communication in the socialization of new academic department chairs. While most chairs are appointed with little or no administrative training, they must quickly adapt to complex responsibilities involving leadership without extensive authority. Using intensive interviews with four newly appointed chairs, the study identifies a typology of twenty-one communication dimensions across four functional categories: informative, integrative, regulative, and innovative. These include activities such as information seeking and giving, relationship building, exercising authority, and initiating change. Findings show that communication is central to role-making as chairs negotiate expectations, establish credibility, and adapt prior faculty experience to …

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Mccarthyism Here We Come Again, Paul Antonie Distler Aug 1988

Mccarthyism Here We Come Again, Paul Antonie Distler

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article analyzes the origins, goals, and strategies of Accuracy in Academia (AIA), a conservative organization that emerged in the mid-1980s as an outgrowth of Accuracy in Media. AIA claims to promote accuracy in higher education but has pursued tactics such as encouraging students to report on faculty, publishing alleged errors, and recruiting volunteers to monitor classes. The discussion highlights how these efforts, framed as correcting bias, often targeted liberal faculty and created controversy by pressuring universities through media exposure and alumni concerns. A case study involving Virginia Tech illustrates how AIA campaigns, though unsuccessful in altering teaching practices, generated …

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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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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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Women In Higher Education Administration, Lorayne W. Lester Apr 1988

Women In Higher Education Administration, Lorayne W. Lester

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

A review of the book "Women in Higher Education Administration," edited by Adrian Tinsley, Cynthia Secor and Sheila Kaplan. Published by Jossey-Bass.

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Communication's Oratorical And Natural Rights Heritage And The Liberal Arts, Stewart Hudson Apr 1988

Communication's Oratorical And Natural Rights Heritage And The Liberal Arts, Stewart Hudson

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article explores the philosophical and historical roots linking communication studies to the liberal arts tradition. Drawing on the oratorical heritage of classical Greece and the natural rights philosophy of early English empiricists, it argues that both traditions emphasized clarity, accuracy, and responsible expression in the service of civic virtue. The discussion contrasts these foundations with modern trends toward relativism, specialization, and professionalism, which risk fragmenting education and distancing communication from its liberal arts identity. The article critiques neutrality and adversarialism as inadequate models of journalistic objectivity, advocating instead for careful semantic discrimination and commitment to truth. It concludes that …

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The Academy And The Professions: Inherent Tensions In Professional Accreditation, Vernon A. Keel Apr 1988

The Academy And The Professions: Inherent Tensions In Professional Accreditation, Vernon A. Keel

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article examines the inherent tensions between professional accreditation and the university tradition, focusing on developments in the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications during the 1980s. It reviews the adoption of six general principles for accreditation, emphasizing institutional integrity, diversity, innovation, liberal education, academic control, and minimizing administrative burden. Major changes included a shift to unit accreditation, clearer standards, improved reporting procedures, and expanded professional representation. The discussion highlights controversies such as proposals to return to sequence accreditation, stricter liberal arts requirements through the 90/65 rule, and ongoing concerns about balanced representation between educators and professionals …

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Journalism, Liberal Arts And Editors, Drake Mabry Apr 1988

Journalism, Liberal Arts And Editors, Drake Mabry

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article explores the ongoing tensions between journalism educators and newsroom editors regarding the preparation of graduates. Editors frequently criticize students for weak writing, limited reading habits, inadequate knowledge of history and government, lack of accuracy, poor questioning skills, and insufficient passion for journalism. At the same time, educators argue that these concerns reflect broader issues in higher education rather than journalism programs alone. The discussion highlights survey data showing declining student interest in print journalism, largely due to low salaries and the appeal of broadcast and public relations, while also noting editors’ concerns about accreditation and liberal arts requirements. …

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Professional And Liberal Education, Thomas W. Bohn Apr 1988

Professional And Liberal Education, Thomas W. Bohn

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article examines the place of journalism and mass communication within higher education, arguing that the field must be defined more clearly to establish its role in liberal education. It critiques efforts such as the Oregon Report for failing to provide a strong philosophical rationale, contending that journalism is one form of mass communication rather than a separate discipline. The discussion emphasizes process as the core of communication, suggesting that focusing on communication theory and practice provides a more stable foundation than media- or technology-based definitions. Concerns over accreditation standards are highlighted, particularly how rigid credit ratios risk reducing journalism …

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On The Margins: Journalism And Journalism Education, Douglas Birkhead Apr 1988

On The Margins: Journalism And Journalism Education, Douglas Birkhead

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article examines the identity of journalism education as situated between the press and the university, arguing that its position on the margins of both institutions should be valued rather than lamented. It traces the historical evolution of journalism, noting how early practitioners combined broad cultural and civic engagement with professional work, while later developments emphasized specialization, efficiency, and standardization. The discussion critiques journalism education for aligning too closely with industrial models of news production and for failing to articulate a broader intellectual role. It proposes that journalism educators embrace their dual position, combining scholarly insight with public communication to …

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Graduate Education In Mass Communication: Meaningful Goals, James Fletcher Apr 1988

Graduate Education In Mass Communication: Meaningful Goals, James Fletcher

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article explores the relationship between liberal education and graduate study in mass communication, proposing a definition of the field that emphasizes systems connecting people, institutions, and technologies through mediated messages. It argues that mass communication contributes uniquely to liberal education by equipping students to function independently in a society shaped by complex message systems. The discussion critiques the tension between professional training and liberal learning, noting that graduate programs must balance preparation for media careers, research, and academic teaching. Three functions of graduate study are identified: retraining for media employment, advanced training for specialized industry roles, and doctoral preparation …

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