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Keeping Communication Human, Roy V. Wood

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article examines administrative communication through a dramatistic framework, arguing that organizational interaction simultaneously reflects instrumental information exchange and cultural performance. It contrasts the spontaneous, open qualities required for effective organizational intelligence with the distancing tendencies introduced by role performance, drawing on Martin Buber’s distinction between I You and I It encounters. The analysis details how administrative environments operate as theatrical settings shaped by staging, design, props, and scripts that influence perceptions of status and power. It explains how formalized encounters, habitual scripts, and dramatic fatigue can impede the informational goals of administrative exchanges. The discussion identifies common pitfalls, such …

A Consideration Of Current Leadership Theory For Communication Departmental Chairpersons, Stephen L. Coffman

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article surveys leadership theories relevant to communication department chairpersons, focusing on the distinction between ascribed leadership status and leadership achieved through the development of managerial skill. It reviews situational leadership approaches that emphasize adapting managerial behavior to the needs of faculty, staff, students, and task conditions. The discussion outlines how theory X and theory Y orientations produce contrasting directive and supportive behaviors and examines research suggesting that effective leadership often involves integrating task structure with interpersonal support. Studies by Blake and Mouton, Redding, Bednarek and colleagues, Latham and Saari, Jurma, and Fisher are incorporated to demonstrate that task and …

Attracting Liberal Arts Majors In The Eighties And Nineties, Philip G. Hill

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article examines the declining number of students majoring in liberal arts disciplines during the late twentieth century and situates the issue within long term demographic and economic trends. It explains how the contraction of the traditional college age population, combined with rising student preference for vocational programs, has placed pressure on departments dependent on Bachelor of Arts enrollments. The discussion notes that liberal arts fields face intensified competition from expanding professional and technical programs and that these patterns are reinforced by public concerns about employability. The article further identifies obstacles specific to theatre, such as limited exposure in secondary …

Student Management Of A University Cable Tv Channel: A Case Study, William Hanks, Scott S. Schiller

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article presents a case study of a student managed cable television channel created to provide practical experience in production and organizational leadership within a mass communication curriculum. It describes the establishment of a dedicated university channel, the development of a management structure within a graduate course, and the creation of student produced pilot programs intended for community and campus audiences. The study outlines decision making, program development, and policy formation during the initial term, supported by focus group responses from faculty, students, community professionals, and an advisory committee. It then examines the launch of regular telecasts, the integration of …

An Overview Of Present Approaches To The Basic Speech Communication Course, Douglas M. Trank

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article surveys the evolution and persistent challenges of the basic speech communication course, drawing on national and regional studies to outline major instructional trends. It notes that although the course remains central in many departments and often grows faster than overall enrollment, shifts between public speaking, hybrid, and communication oriented models are inconsistently documented and frequently influenced by methodological weaknesses in existing surveys. The discussion highlights structural factors that hinder curricular innovation, including reliance on graduate assistants, limited faculty involvement, departmental perceptions of the course as peripheral, and institutional constraints on staffing and resources. It also examines how textbook …

Meeting The Challenge: Developing Faculty Careers, Ron Taylor

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

Reviews the book "Meeting the Challenge: Developing Faculty Careers," (1983) by Michael C.T. Brookes and Katherine L. German. Published by the Association for the Study of Higher Education, Washington D. C.

High Schools And The Changing Workplace: The Employer's View, R. R. Allen

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

Reviews the book "High Schools and the Changing Workplace: The Employer's View" (1984). Published by National Academy Press, Washington D.C.

Roles And Powers Of Administrators: Theory And Practice For Communication Administrators: An Introduction, James E. Roever

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This introductory essay outlines the goals and structure of a seminar devoted to the roles and powers of communication administrators. It describes how participants, including chairs, deans, presidents, and fellows, examined administrative responsibilities through prepared remarks, group discussions, and case analyses. The seminar used a shared text as a foundation for exploring how administrative roles are interpreted across institutional contexts and how misconceptions arise from differing perspectives. The sessions considered ideal and problematic behaviors of chairs and deans, interpretations by senior administrators, and collaborative interactions among administrative levels. Additional discussions focused on recurring issues facing communication administrators and on systematic …

The Ideal Chair: Appropriate And Inappropriate Roles, Anita Taylor

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article examines the expectations and contradictions that shape the role of the academic department chair, emphasizing the gap between idealized conceptions and the constraints of institutional reality. It begins by illustrating the impossibility of the archetypal chair who simultaneously embodies exemplary teaching, scholarship, leadership, and administrative mastery. The discussion then turns to the variability of chair responsibilities across institutional contexts, arguing that appropriateness is determined by the norms, culture, and structural demands of each setting. Drawing on an extensive inventory of departmental tasks, the article underscores the scope and complexity of chair work and critiques systems that impose expansive …

A Dean Interprets The Role And Powers Of An Ideal Chair, Robert C. Jeffrey

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article offers a dean’s perspective on the essential functions and powers of an effective department chair. Drawing on administrative experience, it characterizes the chair as the central operational force within an academic unit, responsible for managing departmental affairs, meeting institutional deadlines, and providing accurate information to higher administration. The discussion identifies five core attributes of an ideal chair: efficient management of departmental business, the ability to resolve problems without routinely escalating them, the provision of concise and relevant data in support of requests, the development of a forward looking vision aligned with institutional goals, and the cultivation of an …

A President Interprets The Roles And Powers Of The Ideal Chair, Donald N. Dedmon

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article presents a university president’s perspective on the centrality of the department chair’s role in higher education. It argues that the chairship is the most critical and often most ambiguously defined position in the academic hierarchy, given its decisive influence over personnel actions, recruitment, evaluation, and the daily functioning of academic units. The discussion emphasizes housekeeping responsibilities as essential foundations, followed by three domains in which effective chairs are indispensable. First, strong chairs excel at recruiting faculty and students, shaping departmental quality through strategic appointments. Second, they make timely and well documented personnel decisions, particularly regarding evaluation, retention, and …

The Ideal Dean: Appropriate And Inappropriate Uses Of Power, Richard R. Ranta

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the powers vested in a dean and the conditions under which those powers may be used responsibly or irresponsibly. It identifies multiple forms of power, including rule making, budget control, communication, discretionary funding, staffing, curriculum development, leadership by example, and integrative coordination. Appropriate use of these powers is characterized by openness, consultation, clear procedures, and alignment with institutional goals. Inappropriate use involves secrecy, favoritism, short term expediency, or actions that undermine academic standards and collegial trust. The article argues that the dean’s effectiveness depends on fairness, accessibility, and the ability to unite diverse …

A President Interprets The Roles And Powers Of The Ideal Dean, Donald W. Zacharias

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article presents a presidential perspective on the responsibilities and qualities that define an ideal dean. It organizes these expectations into four areas: academic and professional standing, relations with faculty and chairs, relations with students, and relations with other administrators. The ideal dean demonstrates professional visibility, leadership in curriculum and research, broad institutional experience, and credibility within the academic community. In working with faculty, the dean cultivates rapport, ensures fairness in governance, distributes resources transparently, and maintains high standards in teaching and scholarship. Effective deans also engage with students through teaching, advising oversight, and recruitment. Administratively, deans are expected to …

Ideal Interactive Roles Of Chairs And Deans, Jon Whitmore

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article examines the collaborative relationship between chairs and deans, arguing that effective administration depends on open communication, shared responsibility, and mutual awareness of constraints. It identifies common barriers to productive interaction, including territorialism and limited communication. The article proposes a model in which deans guide and mentor chairs, while chairs offer grounded departmental insight, creating a reciprocal advisory relationship. It distinguishes the differing scopes of authority and responsibility held by chairs and deans and argues that alignment of goals requires systematic dialogue and coordinated planning. Evaluation is presented as a mutual process in which each party provides constructive feedback …

A Nation At Risk: One Year After, R. R. Allen

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article examines the impact of the National Commission on Excellence in Education’s report on the perceived decline in American educational quality. It begins by noting the unusual public visibility achieved by the report and reviews the indicators of national risk identified by the Commission, including declining achievement scores, functional illiteracy among adolescents, and widespread remedial instruction across higher education, the military, and industry. The article then surveys potential causes of this decline, ranging from weak graduation and admissions requirements to inadequate teacher preparation, poor instructional materials, insufficient parental support, and diminished professional morale. The discussion shifts to the responsibilities …

Auditioning, Robert E. Ankrom

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article describes the development of a structured audition training course designed to prepare graduating acting students for professional auditions in major theatre centers. It begins by identifying the widespread problem that talented students often lack knowledge of professional audition practices, despite strong performance training. The essay outlines the creation of an auditioning class limited to advanced students and organized around a culminating trip to New York, where participants experience actual audition environments. The course includes instruction in self evaluation, type identification, professional photographs and resumes, monologue preparation, sight readings, and interview techniques. Additional components address appropriate attire, vocal and …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 60, No. 47, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Humphreys, Mack. Mitchell McKinney, Chris Watkins Ride Experience to Primary Victory – Associated Student Government
• Gott, Doug. Lady Tops Turn Tables; Praises Fans at Pep Rally – Basketball
• Carlton, Chad. Professor Has Part in Cave Venting - Nicholas Crawford
• Stone, Tom. All Not Bubbling Over Dry Rush
• Lady Toppers Are Royal to Old and New Fans
• Knapp, Kevin. Editorial Cartoon – Big Red Texas or Bust
• Reagan, Stan. Announces Platform – Associated Student Government
• Veneman, William & Kelley Murphy. Support Stan Reagan
• Ketron, Bennie. Phones …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 60, No. 46, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Gott, Doug. Bid for Championship Gets National Attention – Basketball
• Humphreys, Mack. Candidates’ Views Aired in Debate – Associated Student Government
• Carlton, Chad. University Senate Bill Criticizes Pay Split
• Merit Pay Uneven in Departments
• Student Paralyzed Over Spring Break – David Hendrix
• Research Committee Wastes Time, Money
• Knapp, Kevin. Editorial Cartoon – Crosswalks
• Martin, Brenda & Ann Cravens. Cheers Lady Toppers
• Holloway, Donna. Students Support Associated Student Government Candidates – Greg Elder
• Davis, Betsy. Supports Chris Watkins
• Blanford, Becky. Supports Mitchell McKinney
• Rodriguez, Daniel. Supports …

News & Views - Vol. 03, No. 09 - March 22, 1985, University Of Massachusetts Boston

1983-1991, News & Views

No abstract provided.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 60, No. 45, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Stone, Tom. Two-Week Dry Rush Expected to Pass
• Humphreys Mack. Student Committee to Study Advisement
• Sexton, Scott. Vacation Tide Pulls Breakers to Florida
• Malmer, Victoria. The Jury Is Out for Officials – Jury Duty
• Fraternities Should Jump on the Wagon
• Knapp, Kevin. Editorial Cartoon – Alcohol
• Morton, Jamie. Associated Student Government Shouldn’t Force Bill
• McKinney, Mitchell. Announces Candidacy
• Parkhe, Arvind. Thanks Library Staff
• Emery, Matt. Abortion Options Focus of Rally
• Man Indicted in Rape of Student – James Bland
• President Donald Zacharias to Field Student …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 60, No. 44, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Hutcherson, Jackie. University May Pull Plug on Dorm Phones
• Stone, Tom. Fraternities Seek Ways to Make Dry Rush Drier
• Carlton, Chad. Superboard Proposal Criticized – Regents
• Carlton, Chad. Faculty Group Outlines – Association of Western Faculty
• Meehan, Mary. True Or Not, the Exotic Tales Are Intriguing – Spring Break
• Knapp, Kevin. Editorial Cartoon – Spring Break
• Old Dorm Phones Can Go
• Reagan, Stan. Asks for Involvement
• Parson, Kim. Class Project Dresses Up Normal Day –Fashion
• Harris, Carla. Show Looks at Rock’s Role in Depth
• 2 …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 60, No. 43, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Humphreys, Mack. Sophomores to be Allowed in Coed Dorm
• Thomas, Ursula. Special Forces Learns Survival the Hard Way
• Humphreys, Mack. Associated Student Government Befriends Basketball Buddies
• Across the Board Raises Faculty Morale
• Knapp, Kevin. Editorial Cartoon – Faculty Raises
• Caillouet, Larry. Debates Athletic Deficit
• Elder, Greg. Applauds Exam Change
• Lee, David. Defends University Senate
• Stone, Tom. Sigma Chi Derby Nets $6,000 for Charity
• Hart, John. Journalism Department Seeks Reaccreditation
• Speaker to Teach Rape Prevention – Grace Ericksen
• Sullivan, Sheila. Men Highlight Show’s Fashions
• Fox, Kathy. …

Ua66/10/2 Newsletter, Wku Mathematics

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Newsletter created by and about the WKU Mathematics department.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 60, No. 42, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Humphreys, Mack. Debate Set; Fourth Files for Congress President – Associated Student Government, Keith Froedge
• Malmer, Victoria. Counselors Say Tuition Cut Will Add Students to Western
• Dezern, Craig. Logo Helps Sell Western, Products
• University Center Board Plans Spring Entertainment
• Grants Should Help All, Not Only Greeks
• Knapp, Kevin. Editorial Cartoon – Student Financial Aid
• Dickson, Luis. Asks for Fair Coverage – International Student Organization
• Rodriguez, Daniel. Applauds Associated Student Government Bill
• Lindsey, Teresa. Requests Associated Student Government Support
• O’Donnell, Elizabeth. Seeks Involvement
• Richards, Cindy. Associated …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 60, No. 41, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Meehan, Mary. Bowlers Strike Out for Charity – Big Brothers, Big Sisters
• Carlton, Chad. Merit-Based Raises Draw Faculty’s Fire
• Jones, LaMont. Memorial Run Inspires Thoughts of Iwo Jima – Operation Freedom Run
• Humphreys, Mack. 3 File for Top Spot; Associated Student Government Deadline Friday
• Memorial Run Inspires Thoughts of Iwo Jima
• 3 File for Top Spot; ASG Deadline Friday
• Switching to Division II Should Sack Deficit
• Knapp, Kevin. Editorial Cartoon – Football Divisions
• Dillard, Gary. Questions Cutback
• Coohill, Thomas. Corrects Faculty Story
• Abu-Nasser, Syfian. International …

News & Views - Vol. 03, No. 08 - February 25, 1985, University Of Massachusetts Boston

1983-1991, News & Views

No abstract provided.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 60, No. 40, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Malmer, Victoria. Plan to Lower Out-of-State Tuition Approved
• Harris, Carla. Students Chefs Spice Up Class
• Carlton, Chad. Faculty to Organize for Lobbying Effort
• Carlton, Chad. Low Pay Raises Disappoint Western Faculty
• Humphreys, Mack. Associated Student Government Hears View on Grade Hikes
• Ethiopian Aid Group Desperate for Members – Ethiopian Relief Group
• Knapp, Kevin. Editorial Cartoon – Special Olympics
• Verner, Jo. Special Olympics Needs Special Help
• Peck, Sean. Involvement in Associated Student Government Ends Student Apathy
• Tindle, Lisa. Expresses Gratitude
• Malmer, Victoria. Aid Cutbacks Could Hurt …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 60, No. 39, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Thomas, Steve. Defining Place of Athletics a Tricky Task
• Robertson, Marcia. University Senate Advises Checking Out Division Drop
• Carlton, Chad. Regents Back Division I-AA – for Now
• Hart, John. Giant Flea Market Nets Crowd of 34,000
• Smith, Jack. RISE Aids Disabled – Riders in Special Equitation
• Picket, Lewis. Criticizes Ku Klux Klan Story
• Jackson, Timothy. Defends Game Support
• Vourvopoulos, George, Recommends Research
• Knapp, Kevin. Editorial Cartoon – Students as Children
• Housing Can Open Doors
• Student Resists Campus Police
• Thomas, Steve. Nonrevenue Sports Don’t Exist, Study …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 60, No. 38, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Thomas, Steve. Football Too Costly, Report Says
• Malmer, Victoria. 3 Nigerian Students Accused of Buying Wives
• Hutcherson, Jackie. Play Captures Sparkle of Mary Poppins
• Alpha Gamma Rho Renovation Nearly Complete
• Paul, Steve. Voter Apathy Can be Solved
• Knapp, Kevin. Editorial Cartoon – Election Apathy
• Gott, Doug. Death Alters Perspectives
• Stressing Research Damages Students
• Humphreys, Mack. 24-Hour Open House Discussed
• Medical Association Offers Loan
• Key, Julius. DJ Service Nets Student Bucks – Dan Spineeli
• Swift, Kim. New Grass Revival, Not Just Bluegrass
• Fernandez, Leo. New Grass …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 60, No. 37, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Stone, Tom. Kentucky Greeks Discus Problems
• Harris, Carla. Grants Are Available, Groups Say
• Humphreys, Mack. Suitcasers Avoid New Relationships, Independence
• Malmer, Victoria. 2 French Students Sentenced – Alain Bertoni, Gilles Bertocchi
• Interhall Council Asks for Priority in Snow
• Olash, John. John Olash Lashes Back – Greeks
• Dilmarter, Ronald. Caveman Applauds – Barbershop Quartet
• Harper, Tim. Trumps Talisman – Floyd Collins
• Immediate Action Could Deflate Inflated Grades
• Knapp, Kevin. Editorial Cartoon – Grade Inflation
• Hornback, Sharon. Jim Wayne Miller’s Poem Part of Textbook
• Hitchcock, Lisa. Old-Fashioned …