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How Effectively Can Speech Communication Instructors Be Trained To Develop Value-Added Skills In Their Students?, Robert C. Dick

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article addresses whether speech communication instructors can be effectively trained to develop “value-added” skills in their students—measurable improvements in oral communication across the undergraduate experience. The discussion situates value-added testing within broader debates about accountability in higher education, noting legislative pressures and institutional experiments with longitudinal assessment. Dick argues that such testing can provide evidence of teaching effectiveness and reinforce the discipline’s claims about skill development. The paper explores advantages, including greater public confidence and faculty-driven assessment, as well as concerns about punitive misuse, oversimplification, and standardized teaching pressures. Examples of assessment instruments, such as the Communication Competency Assessment …

Standards For Promotion, Tenure, And Merit Decisions, Ronald R. Young

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article addresses the complexities of promotion, tenure, and merit decisions in higher education, emphasizing the variability of criteria across institutions and even within campuses. While teaching, scholarship, and service remain the standard categories, their definitions, relative weight, and assessment methods differ widely, creating uncertainty for faculty and administrators alike. The discussion highlights how personal commitments and oral statements by administrators often conflict with the institutional memory, which rests solely on written records. To ensure fairness and consistency, the argument stresses the importance of documenting expectations, criteria, and evaluations in writing, thereby protecting both faculty and institutions. Ultimately, clear, written …

And These Few Precepts In Thy Memory...., Charlotte J. Headrick

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article offers structured advice to junior faculty entering academic careers in theatre. The discussion emphasizes the need to balance personal integrity with institutional expectations, particularly in relation to tenure and promotion. It highlights the importance of understanding departmental and institutional criteria early, documenting scholarly and creative work, and engaging in professional organizations at state, regional, and national levels. Attention is given to the pressures on theatre faculty to validate their contributions within broader university contexts, often by working harder and producing more than colleagues in other disciplines. Additional guidance includes maintaining professionalism in interpersonal relations, approaching colleagues with cooperation …

Programs In Organizational Communication And Public Relations, Robert Ross

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This study reports findings from a survey of members of the International Communication Association’s Organizational Division regarding the status of organizational communication and public relations programs in higher education. Data from seventy-nine respondents indicate that relatively few institutions offer full baccalaureate degrees in these areas, with most providing emphases or cognates within broader communication or journalism programs. Content analysis of definitions shows organizational communication conceived as encompassing all communication processes contributing to organizational functioning, while public relations is framed as boundary-spanning communication directed primarily toward external publics. Curricular patterns reveal overlap in courses such as public speaking, interpersonal, and small …

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

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

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

Meeting Minutes, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Meeting regarding Lt. Governor Steve Beshear visit, state student government meeting, events and resolutions.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 62, No. 49, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Cold Front Postpones Springtime
• Jessie, Lisa. More Free Rides Come from Smaller Budget
• Murphy, Nancy. Handiwork Reveals Depth of Shakers’ Religious Faith
• Eagleston, Leigh. Man Hunts for Lost Son at Western – James Staton
• Lamothe, Paul. Bugs’ Brains May Explain Human Clock – Blaine Ferrell
• Pack, Todd. J. Anthony Page Plans to Stay, Despite University of Louisville Ruling – Regents
• Jury Dismisses Abduction Case for Lack of Evidence – Robert Winebarger, Carla Webb
• Birthplace Move Not Smart on Western’s Part – Robert Penn Warren
• Editorial …

Ua12/2/1 March Magazine, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Special magazine edition of the College Heights Herald featuring these articles:

• Struck, Angela. Joyce Wilder Offers the Deaf Helping Hands
• Harris, Carla. Western 2000: A Future Not too Far Over the Hill
• Jessie, Lisa. Sky Diving

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 62, No. 48, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Eagleston, Leigh. Bill Fogle Started Associated Student Government Race to Help Tim Todd, Not to Win
• Pack, Todd. Plans to Move Robert Penn Warren House Still in Works
• Medley, Joe. James McNary Says Meeting Marks End to Dispute
• Eagleston, Leigh. Races Face Candidate Shortage; Number of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Candidates Up
• Chattin, John. Group - Little and Left - Blasts Ronald Reagan
• Poore, Chris. Social Research Lab Opens in Grise
• Eagleston, Leigh. Associated Student Government Tables Phone Bill After Amendment
• Western Needs to Act Now …

News & Views - Vol. 05, No. 10 - March 25, 1987, University Of Massachusetts Boston

1983-1991, News & Views

No abstract provided.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 62, No. 47, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Medley, Joe. James McNary Says Dismissal Still Unexplained
• Duff, Jill. Freshman Allegedly Kidnapped During Spring Break – Carla Webb
• Cravens, Jayne. Procedures Swamp Debate on Department Leadership
• Cravens, Jayne. Report Compares Athletic, Academic Overspending – University Senate
• Pack, Todd. Contract Signed to Buy Poet’s Birthplace – Robert Penn Warren
• Sullivan, Sheila. Students Feed Faculty Appreciation
• Transparent Water Color Exhibit Ends Run Friday
• Moving Academy in First Year Could Hurt Sheriffs, Western
• Editorial Cartoon – Sheriffs’ Academy
• Humphreys, Mack. Trade in Thy Worldly Wealth for a …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 62, No. 46, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Green, Monica. Schneider Hall May Open as Coed Form Next Fall
• Carlton, Chad. Kern Alexander Tells Legislators Western’s Biggest Needs
• White, Douglas. Western Prepared to Fight to Keep Sheriffs’ Academy
• Eagleston, Leigh. Tim Todd, Greg Elder to Battle Again in Race for Associated Student Government President
• Pack, Todd. Center Bids Get First Panel Review
• President Approves $90,000 for Hang Out
• Sprinkler Flood Causes Damage – College High Hall
• Klausnitzer, Dorren. Dick Gregory Says Love, Respect Would End Discrimination
• Extended Campus Classes Moved – WKU Owensboro …

Preliminary Draft - Report On Financing Of Intercollegiate Athletics (An Update), Wku University Senate

Faculty Senate

A series of tables outlining revenue and expenditures accrued by the athletic programs of WKU.

Report On Financing Of Intercollegiate Athletics, Wku University Senate

Faculty Senate

Final report regarding financing of WKU Athletics.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 62, No. 45, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Green, Monica. Clinic Starts; 40 Parties in One Month
• Eagleston, Leigh & Lisa Jessie. New Leader’s Effect Could Go Beyond University of Kentucky – David Roselle
• Bright, Barry. Education, Music Are Gospel for Single – Shirley Rainey
• Eagleston, Leigh. Associated Student Government Suspends Rules, Passes Bills
• Panel Chairman to Speak at Council on Higher Education Meeting
• Take a Break from Classes but Don’t Drink and Drive
• Spring Break Editorial Cartoon
• Robinson, Jim. Explains Arrest – Sigma Chi
• Kupchella, Charles. Dean Clarifies Points
• Ketros, Bennie. Additions …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 62, No. 43, Wku Student Affairs

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

• White, Douglas. Town Unites to Fight Move of Poet’s Home to Western – Guthrie, Robert Penn Warren
• Duff, Jill. Laundries, More Visitation Top Wants of Dorm Residents
• Crouch, Donna. 3 Years Add Up to Degree for 17-Year-Old Math Whiz – Joel Haywood
• Pack, Todd. Western Submits 4 Center Proposals to State Council
• Eagleston, Leigh. University of Kentucky’s Fight for Alcohol Won’t Affect Hill Soon
• Fraternity’s Couch in Backyard – Kappa Sigma
• Dorms May Not Be Ritzy but They Sure Are Thrifty
• Editorial Cartoon – Dormitory …

Ua3/7/7 Scrapbook File, Wku President's Office - Alexander

WKU Administration Documents

Clippings regarding WKU during March 1987.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 62, No. 43, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Medley, Joe. Western Nabs Top Coach, Player Honors in Sun Belt
• Jessie, Lisa. Gannett Executive Named Journalism Department Head – JoAnn Albers
• White, Douglas. 200 Future Educators Interviewed During Three-Day Campus Event
• Schlagenhauf, Ann. Terrorism Hasn’t Hurt Study Abroad
• Cravens, Jayne. Faults of Chair System Discussed
• Eagleston, Leigh. Associated Student Government Wants Crosswalk Near Rodes-Harlin
• Playpen Proposal Will Raise Questions About Priorities
• Editorial Cartoon – Kern Alexander
• Anderson, Alan. American Race Relations Revolve Around Color Line
• Albrecht, Dana. Three Penny Opera
• Goheen, Mike. Compact Discs …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 62, No. 42, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Pack, Todd. Seven Center Proposals Go to Kern Alexander
• Goheen, Mike. Louisville Recruiting Trip Exhibits Friendly Image
• Jessie, Lisa. Western Officials, Broker Talk About Financing Hotel
• Crouch, Donna. 4 Flower Beds Added to Color Campus Areas
• Four-Day Kroger Strike Ends
• Harris, Carla. Kern Alexander Cites Problems Causing Dean’s Resignation – Robert Hershberger
• White, Douglas. After Arrest, Frat Leader Vows to Stop Party Sooner Next Time – Sigma Chi, Jim Robinson
• Be Courteous to Visitors During Sun Belt Tourney
• Barry, Julia. Sun Belt Tournament – Editorial …

Meeting Minutes, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Discussion of faculty reception, high school leadership conference, Alphabet Day and smoking.

News & Views - Vol. 05, No. 08 - February 24, 1987, University Of Massachusetts Boston

1983-1991, News & Views

No abstract provided.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 62, No. 41, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Harris, Carla. Business Dean Quits After Conflicts with President – Robert Hershberger
• Jessie, Lisa. Jerry Wilder Wants University Center Board, Dorm Budget Boost
• Harris, Carla. Tourists Welcome Inn Couple’s Home – Norman Hunter
• Goheen, Mike. Western to Woo 3800 at Reception
• Day to Honor Kern Alexander
• J. Anthony Page to Decide Action after Regents Suits Settled
• Sullivan, Sheila. Misconceptions Create Gruesome Twosomes
• Eagleston, Leigh. 3 Department Head Finalists Await Ward Hellstrom’s Decision
• Freshmen Need to Hit Books Before They Hit Field, Court
• Barry, Julia. Editorial …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 62, No. 40, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Pack, Todd. 14 Centers of Excellence Proposals Vie for Robert Haynes’ OK
• Pack, Todd. Noise Ordinance Still Not Enforced
• White, Douglas. Reception Intended to Unify Black, White Sororities
• Architect Says Defect of Pearce-Ford Tower Not Serious
• Interhall Council May Poll Residents on Extending Open House
• University Center Board Plans Race Night, Dance, Lectures
• 50 Ways to Lead the Others
• Editorial Cartoon – Big Red & MasterCard
• Humphreys, Mack. Legislation Banishing Sex for Fun Would Quell Ruckus over Rubbers
• Morrison, Robert, et al. Phi Delta Theta …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 62, No. 39, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Duff, Jill. Coed Living Draws More Male Students
• Pack, Todd. More Bonding Won’t Break Western’s Back
• Schlagenhauf, Ann. Student Helps Medical Team in Honduras – Audrey Stephens
• Pack, Todd. State ACT Scores Up National Ranking Slips
• Western Helps City Get Center – Bowling Green State Vocational Technical School
• College, Report Get F in Substance, A for Style
• Barry, Julia. Editorial Cartoon – Community College
• Bussey, Charles. True Heroism of Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King Outshines Ramboism
• Eagleston, Leigh. Associated Student Government Bill for No Classes …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 62, No,. 38, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Cravens, Jayne. Poll Find An Interest in College
• White, Douglas. MasterCard Will Give Club a Charge – Alumni Affairs
• Schlagenhauf, Ann. Former Student Hired to Recruit Minorities – Phyllis Gatewood
• White, Douglas. Public Relations Class Kills Local Magazine
• Eagleston, Leigh. Journalism Search Enters Final Stage
• Mandatory Drug Testing Could Violate Student Rights
• Barry, Julia – Drug Testing Editorial Cartoon
• McMahon, William. Appreciates Editorial
• Young, Tom. Added to Problem
• Key, Jeff & Kim Summers. Spring Break Options
• Galetto, Rosemary, et al. Caption Defames
• Williams, Cynthia. Attacks …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 62, No. 37, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Duff, Jill. Students Still Want Cable in Dorm Rooms
• Goheen, Mike. Enforcing Ban Bounces Businesses Out of Downing University Center
• Sullivan, Sheila. Exchange Program is for Those with a Yen for Japan
• Chattin, John. For Latin, Lack of Demand is a Fate Worse than Death
• Library, 2 Dorms Get New Copiers
• University Center Board Doesn’t Lack Money, but It Lacks Innovative Ideas
• Editorial Cartoon – University Center Board
• Chelf, Carl. Constitution’s Popular Sovereignty United the States
• Zeigler, Kim & Penny Beliles. Sorority Slighted – Sigma …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 62, No. 36, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Crouch, Donna & Lynn Hoppes. Pearce-Ford Tower’s Falling Bricks May Cost Western $500,000
• Jessie, Lisa. Western Wants State to Build $15 Million Recreation Center – Preston Health & Activities Center
• Albrecht, Dana. Time and Care Can Make Filing Forms Less Taxing
• Eagleston, Leigh. Educators, Employers Differ on Degree Value
• Eagleston, Leigh. Poor Communication Hurt Associated Student Government Last Fall, Some Say
• Prefiled Bill Would Prune Governor’s Tree of Power
• Editorial Cartoon – Student Health Services
• Humphreys, Mack. No Time to Think for Yourself? Be Prejudiced …

Meeting Minutes, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Discussion of position vacancies, elections, Thanksgiving break, international student organization and resolutions.

News & Views - Vol. 05, No. 07 - February 03, 1987, University Of Massachusetts Boston

1983-1991, News & Views

No abstract provided.

Ua3/7/7 Scrapbook File, Wku President - Alexander

WKU Administration Documents

Clippings regarding WKU during February 1987.