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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 …

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 …

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. …

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.

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.

Ua11/2 Press Release - Four Finalists In Search For Wku's Eighth President, Wku Public Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Press release regarding four finalists in WKU presidential search. They were Thomas Bond, Martha Layne Collins, George Frederickson and Thomas Meredith.

Ua77/1 Western, Wku Alumni Relations

WKU Administration Documents

Special edition of Western newsletter highlighting the Kern Alexander administration.

Ua3/8/4 Presidential Search Clippings, Wku President's Office - Meredith

WKU Administration Documents

Entire folder of clippings regarding the WKU presidential search from July to August 1988.

• McQueen, Tracy. New WKU Chief Welcomed, PCDN, 8/16/1988
• Meredith Takes Office in Kentucky, Hattiesburg American, 8/14/1988
• New President at Western Has Strong Kentucky Ties, Kentucky Post, 8/9/1988
• Pack, Todd. List of Candidates for WKU Presidency Cut to 4 by Regents, Lexington Herald-Leader, 7/26/1988
• Pack, Todd. Regents to Announce 4 Finalists for WKU Job, Lexington Herald-Leader, 7/29/1988
• President Collins? LCJ, 8/3/1988
• Press Conference Agenda, 8/16/1988
• Roberts, Tim. Collins Among Four Finalists for Western Presidency, LCJ, 7/30/1988
• Roberts, Tim. Two Candidates for WKU Presidency Share Their Views with …

Ua12/2/2 Talisman: In A Different Light, Wku Student Affairs

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1988 Talisman yearbook with the following articles:

• McIntyre, Michelle. In a Class by Itself – Niteclass
• Crouch, Donna. Springing into Spring Fever
• Summers, Jason. They’re Way Down Under – Green River Grotto
• Schilling, Stephanie. They’re Left Out – Left-Handed Students
• Garrett, Angela. Worldly Daze
• Marshall, Kim Get Artsy – Student Art Competition
• Blakeman, Mark. Sweating It Out – Health Clubs
• Welch, Jeff. Home Sweet Home?? – Residence Hall
• Fullen, Rebecca. For the Love of Life – Blood Drives
• McCracken, Rob. Down on the Farm – Agriculture
• Welch, Jeff. A Free Ride – Big Red Shuttle
• Williams, Philip. Sold on Western …

Ua12/2/7 Wku Sorority System Annual Report, Kimberly Logan

WKU Administration Documents

Annual Panhellenic Council report regarding the 1987-88 school year.

News & Views - Vol. 06, No. 16 - May 23, 1988, University Of Massachusetts Boston

1983-1991, News & Views

No abstract provided.

News & Views - Vol. 06, No. 15 - May 16, 1988, University Of Massachusetts Boston

1983-1991, News & Views

No abstract provided.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 63, No. 58, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Richards, Toya. Kern Alexander Calls Job Personally Rewarding
• Poore, Chris. Blind Worker Gibb Cassady Hears What Others Miss
• Jessie, Lisa. Faculty Say Money Isn’t Main Motivation, But It Helps
• Underwood, Jennifer. Faculty Say Presidential Search Time Short
• Albrecht, Dana. Some Faculty Hit the Road to Teach
• Former Governor Bert Combs to Speak at Graduation
• Bowling Green Woman Charged in 5-Car Accident Tuesday
• The 1988 Marsupial Awards
• Denney, Mike. George Vourvopoulos Proposes Way to Scan Coal Contents
• August New Opening Time for Non-Alcoholic Club
• Laswell, H. …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 63, No. 57, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Klausnitzer, Dorren. Bruce Cambron Made Some False Claims – Student Government Association
• Summers, Jason. Group Snakes Through Tunnels Beneath Mall – Bowling Green Grotto Club
• Fullen, Rebecca. Handicap Awareness Day Makes Understanding More Accessible
• Jessie, Lisa. Western Considers Ways to Help Teachers Improve Skills
• Sophomore Cary White Badly Injured at Kenlake – Cary White
• Wallace Wilkinson Won’t Visit Campus This Week
• Students Can Register Cars for Fall
• Seniors to Have Celebration Thursday – Alumni Association
• Carter, Darla. Room Houses Robert Penn Warren Mementos
• New Ideas …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 63, No. 56, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Carter, Darla. Dancer Jeffrey Mildenstein Makes Western Debut as Choreographer
• Richards, Toya & Jennifer Underwood. National Search for President Begins
• Jessie, Lisa. Teaching Gets Good Marks, but Methods Need Work
• Underwood, Jennifer. Kern Alexander’s Projects to Continue
• Robert Penn Warren Center to be Dedicated
• Crouch, Donna. Co-Op Center Budget Not to be Cut
• Housing Surveys Shows Dorms Noisy
• Presidential Search May Sacrifice Quality for Convenience
• Editorial Cartoon – Presidential Search
• Goff, Brian. An Economics Teacher Proposes Paying College Athletes
• Carlton, Chad. Best Newspaper – College …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 63, No. 55, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Turner, Todd. Regents May Be Added
• Stevenson, Cindy. United Campuses to Prevent Nuclear War Protests GE Corporation – UCAM
• Crowning Around – Michelle Bachelor, Miss Black Western
• Pack, Todd. President Kern Alexander Often Failed to Inform Others in State About Proposals
• Albrecht, Dana. Best Move Was To Challenge the University to Move Forward – Kern Alexander
• Albrecht, Dana. Faculty Want to Help in Search – Faculty Senate
• Hudgins, Anastasia. Roles of Women to be Studied – Women’s Studies
• Master’s in Health Administration Approved
• Open Forum …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 63, No. 54, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Underwood, Jennifer. Paul Cook Favored as Inside Candidate for President
• Albrecht, Dana. President Kern Alexander Leaving Takes Edge Off Faculty Senate Forum
• Dunham, John. Out for Blood – Greek Week blood drive
• Murphy, Nancy. Thinning Ozone Means Stronger Rays, More Dangerous Tanning
• Fullen, Rebecca. Splash Bash Makes Splash in Third Year – Greek Week
• Budget Fills Some Western Needs
• Owensboro Junior Kevin Ray Radford Pleads Guilty to Sexual Misconduct Charges
• Klausnitzer, Dorren. Bruce Cambron Calls for New Election – Student Government Association
• New Job Suits …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 63, No. 53, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Jessie, Lisa. President Kern Alexander Accepts Job at Virginia Tech
• Albrecht, Dana & Todd Pack. Campus Surprised – Kern Alexander’s Resignation
• Hoppes, Lynn & Kelli Patrick. University to Investigate Allegations of an Assault – Kappa Alpha Psi
• Wilder, Mary. Sociology Professor Craig Taylor Pulls Double Duty as Town Mayor
• Richards, Toya. Western to Reclaim School – Jones-Jaggers
• Fullen, Rebecca. Hangout May Get Own Committee – Niteclass
• College Heights Herald Wins State Awards
• Carter, Darla. Live Bands Add Variety, Life to Niteclass
• New Minority Director Della …

News & Views - Vol. 06, No. 14 - April 8, 1988, University Of Massachusetts Boston

1983-1991, News & Views

No abstract provided.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 63, No. 52, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Klausnitzer, Dorren. Scott Whitehouse Winner in Associated Student Government Presidential Election
• Klausnitzer, Dorren. Invalid Write-In Ballots Outnumber Winner’s Votes
• Stevenson, Cindy. Few Teachers, Increased Enrollment Cause Some Departure Course Closings
• Welch, Jeff. Minority Director Starts in High Gear to Aid Students - Della Elliott
• Summers, Jason. J Michael Brown Offered Dean of Business
• Herald Adviser Bob Adams Considers Suing Kern Alexander
• Fullen, Rebecca. Three Comedians Crack Up Crowd at Niteclass
• Clarification is Needed for Next Elections – Associated Student Government Election
• Editorial Cartoon – Contested …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 63, No. 51, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Stevenson, Cindy. Bruce Cambron Insists Votes Should Count
• Richards, Toya. Editorial Freedom Advised
• Underwood, Jennifer. Official Candidates Discuss Associated Student Government, Cable
• Poore, Chris. Carding Causes Decline of Animal House Parties
• Pack, Todd. Legislative Victories Celebrated
• Patrick, Kelli. Enrollment Guidelines to be Stricter
• Panhellenic Council Votes Today on Adding Sorority
• Associated Student Government Can’t Ignore Votes for Write-In Candidate
• Editorial Cartoon – Student Government Association Election
• Pack, Todd. Western Could Use Creativity to Boost its Skimpy Budget
• Buckman, William. Media Attacks
• Summer, Kimberly. Vote Scott …

Ua66/13/3 Newsletter, Wku Health & Safety

WKU Administration Documents

Newsletter created by and about WKU Health & Safety department.

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.

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Sharing The Responsibility Of Media Literacy: Reaching Out To Other Disciplines, Jeffrey M. Mccall

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article argues for expanding media literacy education beyond communication majors to reach all college students, emphasizing the pervasive influence of mediated messages in shaping civic, political, and cultural life. It reviews historical and contemporary calls for media awareness as an essential component of liberal education and highlights efforts at DePauw University to establish a Center for Contemporary Media as a model for campuswide integration. The discussion stresses the importance of defining the fundamental contributions of mass communication to liberal learning, while avoiding overly vocational approaches. Proposals for broadening media literacy include cross-disciplinary team teaching, faculty development initiatives, lecture series, …