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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

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 64, No. 11, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Miracle, Phoenicia. Parties Campaign at Rally for George Bush
• Albrecht, Dana. George Bush Goes After Democrats in Owensboro
• Bricking, Tanya. Grandmother Ready for Her First Safari – Teresa Gerard
• Eagleston, Leigh. Caution Urged for Clubgoers – Date Rape
• Tsimekles, Diane. Western Tuition Below Inflation Rate
• Police Cut Parking Lot
• Summers, Kaye. Study Helps Classify Relationships
• Overworked Campus Police Need a Break
• Denney, Mike. Campus Police – Editorial Cartoon
• Martin, Stephen. Intramurals Downhill
• Fuller, Mary. Michael Dukakis Supporter
• Rape Task Force Needed to Increase Awareness
• Lambert, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 64, No. 10, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Key, Julius. Paul Sanderford Left One Terri Mann Short
• Miracle, Phoenicia. George Bush Will Hit Several Issues in Owensboro
• Albrecht, Dana. Victim Now Realizes Rape Wasn’t Her Fault – Date Rape
• Hoppes, Lynn. Three-Part Series Addresses Problem – Date Rate
• Miracle, Phonecia. Western Says It Doesn’t Have Room for All Groups
• Shuttle will Run to Church Concert
• Woehler, Eric. Supporters Stand by Their Candidates After Debate
• Find Groups Offices So Students Find Groups
• Hart, Kendall. Student Organizations – Editorial Cartoon
• Southwood, Lisa. Shuffled for Michael …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 64, No. 9, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Stevenson, Cindy & Diane Tsimekles. Western Rolls Out Big Red Carpet for Duke – Michael Dukakis
• Garrett, Angela. George Bush Supporters Stage Rally for Their Candidate
• Albrecht, Dana. Western Administrators Tell Woes to Formula Team
• Tsimekeles, Diane. Family, Friends, Jobs Draw Students Home on Weekends
• Fullen, Rebecca. Majority Surveyed Say They Are Satisfied Here
• Kinslow, Gina. Posted Recipes May Look Familiar – Dining Services
• Fullen, Rebecca. Bruce Cambron Still Appeals Election
• Fullen, Rebecca. Associated Student Government Freshman Election Will Be Held Tuesday
• Good Show by …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 64, No. 8, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Albrecht, Dana. Enrollment Boom Hits All State Schools
• Miracle, Phoenicia. Michael Dukakis Rumors Become Reality
• Eagleston, Leigh. Some Students Make a (Co)habit of Living Together
• Underwood, Jennifer. President Thomas Meredith, 4 Regents Sworn In
• Fullen, Rebecca. Condom Proposals Awaiting Review
• Explosion Downs Line, Knocks Out Phones Lights
• Michael Dukakis Should Answer Students’ Questions Today
• Hart, Kendall. Michael Dukakis Supporters – Editorial Cartoon
• Baize, Barbie. Shuttle is Praised
• Ingram, Barry & Jeff Timmons. Michael Dukakis Hiding?
• Write in Campaign Block Shows Associated Student Government Isn’t Listening …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 64, No. 7, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Albrecht, Dana. Western Enrollment Soars to Record 14,116
• Underwood, Jennifer. More Money Necessary to Realize Goals
• Miracle, Phoenicia. Rapture: Prediction of Christ’s Return Misses Mark
• Miracle, Phoenicia. Louie Nunn Says Branches Cooperate
• Search for Music Head Starts Again
• Lambert, Michelle. Contest Storms Into Niteclass – Blizzard of Bucks
• Satellite Campus Block Good Move by Council on Higher Education – WKU Glasgow
• Denney, Mike. Editorial Cartoon – Extended Campus
• Davis, Sarah. Get Informed
• Gott, Amos. Student’s Forum
• Estes, Robin. Sick of Sweating
• Smith, Mary. Women’s Network …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 64, No. 6, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Underwood, Jennifer. Council on Higher Education Halts New Satellite Campuses
• Stevenson, Cindy. New Formula for Aid Makes Fewer Eligible
• Schlagenhauf, Ann. Gospel Music Study Leads Lynwood Montell Church-Hopping
• Carter, Darla. Students Waiting Longer to Find Complete Counterpart
• Welch, Jeff. Health Center Stops Late Night Services
• Jerry Wilder Doesn’t Get Virginia Tech Job
• Albrecht, Dana. Governor Listens to Area Views – Wallace Wilkinson
• Tsimekles, Diane. Joint Doctoral Program Might Be Set – Southern Illinois University
• Closing Health Clinic Bad for Students
• Hart, Kendall. Health Services Editorial …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 64, No. 5, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Albrecht, Dana. Thomas Meredith, Furniture Survive Another Move
• Schlagenhauf, Ann. Injured Greek Strives to Walk the Hill Again – Cary White
• Computer Problem Crashes College Heights Herald
• Summers, Jason. Suspects in Angela Settles Case Robbed Women for Money
• Junior Reports Rape to Police
• Key, Julius. Opening Game Unpredictable for Toppers
• Dee Smith Leaves Western
• Tops Face Vanderbilt University – Soccer
• Tourney this Weekend – Basketball
• Runners Defend Titles
• Women Win Crown – Golf

Ua66/8/3 Geogram, Wku Geography & Geology

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Newsletter created by and about the WKU Geography & Geology highlighting activities of faculty, students and alumni.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 64, No. 4, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Stevenson, Cindy. as Costs Rise Some Reduce Insurance
• Tresch, Nancy. Students Warned of Asbestos Risks in Three Dorms – Poland Hall, Keen Hall, Pearce-Ford Tower
• Lambert, Michelle. Couples Do Dirty Dances for Muscular Dystrophy Association
• Albrecht, Dana. Western Attorney Uses Farm to Take Break from Law – Franklin Berry
• Summers, Jason. Body May Be That of Graduate – Angela Settles
• Housing Crunch Over for Semester
• Underwood, Jennifer. Greek Row, New Dorm on Hold
• Substance Educator Is Sought – Drug Education Coordinator
• Dorms Needs More Than …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 64, No. 3, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Underwood, Jennifer. George Bush Parties at Middle Tennessee State University
• Tsimekles, Diane. Poet Gains, Inspiration on the Run – David Thorndale
• Miracle, Phoenicia. Michael Dukakis Supporter Enlists Help – Curtis Vanmeter
• Welch, Jeff. Senior Minding Her Own Business for Fun and Profit – Robin Geoghegan
• Stevenson, Cindy. Shuttle Buses Overrun with Riders
• Thomas Meredith Takes Lead Thursday
• Crouch, Donna. Some Dorms Getting Facelift; Others May Be on Way
• Students Have Own Ideas about How to Spend Dorm Allotment
• Old Steam Pipes Replaced in University Buildings …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 64, No. 2, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Albrecht, Dana & Angela Garrett. Enrollment Helps Pack Classrooms
• Patrick, Kelli. Bar Ban Has Minor Impact on Local Clubs
• Eagleston, Leigh. Family Circus at Home on Road – Waltens Family
• Hall, David. Department’s Future Lies in Its Past, Kenneth Modesitt Says – Computer Science
• Crouch, Donna. Housing Crunch Hits All Schools
• Tutt, Allison. Non-Alcoholic Club Won’t Open
• Added Sticker Fee Doesn’t Help Parking
• Editorial Cartoon – Parking Fees
• Intramural Video Games to Be Shown in Niteclass
• Eline, Sidney. Patience Pays Off for Roommates
• Handwritten Evaluations …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 64, No. 1, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Albrecht, Dana. Thomas Meredith Says He Isn’t Ready to Talk About Plans
• Stevenson, Cindy. Collector Wonders If the Kinds Has Gone – Irene Jones, Elvis Presley
• Duff, Jill. Theater Managers Not Tempted to Show Film About Christ
• Fullen, Rebecca. Brigadier General Herbert Wassom’s Services to Be Today
• Lambert, Michelle. WWHR Provides Student Voice
• Once Again, Hard Road Ahead for New Leader
• Hart, Kendall. Meredith Taming the Western Lion – Editorial Cartoon
• The Herald Is Your Paper Take Part in It
• Kafoglis, Nick. Todd Pack Article …

Ua12/2/1 A View To The Hill, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Crouch, Donna. Administrators Relate Own Freshman Foul-Ups
• Lambert, Michelle. Groups Offer Students Friendship
• Patrick, Kelli. Escort Service Helps Curb Campus Crime
• Hall, David. Groceries, Laundry Mats Available On, Off Campus
• Jackson, Xavier. Supercard II Just the Ticket for Meals
• Tutt, Allison. Some Say Health Services Is Better Than Chicken Soup
• Summers, Jason. Libraries Provide Bookworms a Home
• Underwood, Jennifer. Students Urged to Check Out Area Banks for Services
• Crouch, Donna. Students Can Phone Home and Farther with Service
• Tutt, Allison. Deciding the Future Is a …

News & Views - Vol. 06, No. 17 - August 12, 1988, University Of Massachusetts Boston

1983-1991, News & Views

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Ua11/2 Press Releases - August 1988, Wku Public Affairs

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Press releases issued in August 1988:

• News Media Advisory re: Presidential Search, 8/1/1988
• Four Presidential Finalists to Visit WKU Campus, 8/1/1988
• WKU Regent's Name Thomas Meredith Eighth President, 8/5/1988
• News Presidential Announcement with Joe Iracane, 8/5/1988
• WKU Reunites Half-Century's Worth of Former College High Students, 8/10/1988
• News Media Advisory re: Presidential Search, 8/12/1988
• News Media Advisory re: WKU Glasgow
• WKU Begins Transition from Kern Alexander to Thomas Meredith, 8/16/1988
• WKU Expects Record 14,000; Has Summer Increase in Enrollment, 8/17/1988
• WKU Signs on Student-Run Radio Station, WWHR 91.7, 8/18/1988
• Dr. James Heck to Direct WKU Campus at Glasgow, 8/18/1988
• Special to …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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’ …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …