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Constitution Of The Association For Communication Administration

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This document outlined the constitution and by-laws of the Association for Communication Administration (ACA) as adopted in 1987. The constitution established the Association’s purposes, including promoting communication among administrators, providing forums for disciplinary issues, and advancing communication arts and sciences in higher education. Membership was defined as institutional, with representation by administrative officers. Governance was placed in the Executive Committee, which oversaw elections, finances, meetings, and amendments. The by-laws detailed yearly activities, such as publishing the ACA Bulletin, conducting surveys of communication departments, and determining dues. Additional provisions addressed representation, reliance on the Speech Communication Association for support facilities, and …

Re-Inventing The Corporation And Rediscovering The University, Robert O. Blanchard

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article critiques the trend of universities adopting businesslike practices while corporations increasingly model themselves after universities. Drawing on themes from Re-Inventing the Corporation, it argues that higher education has been dismantling traditions of creativity, autonomy, and broad inquiry in favor of hierarchical management and narrow specialization. By contrast, innovative corporations such as Apple, IBM, and W.L. Gore emphasized vision, co-ownership, self-management, and creativity, cultivating environments that empower employees. The discussion contrasts corporate strategies for the Information Age—flexibility, decentralized communication, encouragement of innovation—with universities’ reliance on conformity, rigid structures, and centralized control. Insights from organizational studies suggest that universities have …

Preparing For Change: Management Concepts For The Future—Ideas From Supermanaging By Brown And Weiner, Ladonna Mcmurray Geddes

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article reviews concepts from Brown and Weiner’s Supermanaging and considers their application to communication administration in higher education. The discussion highlights rapid social and technological change, the growth of continuing education, and shifting demographics, all of which demand flexible and future-oriented management. Key ideas include environmental scanning, “error-embracing” leadership, and the importance of marketing strategies for organizational survival. Middle managers are urged to redefine their roles by fostering self-motivating environments, networking, anticipating issues, and demonstrating unique contributions. The article also stresses the significance of social contracts, balancing responsibilities to employees, clients, communities, and funding agencies. Applying these concepts to …

Improving Articulation Between High School And College, John M. Bradley

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article describes the Tennessee State-Wide School-College Collaborative for Educational Excellence, established in 1986 to improve the preparation of high school students entering college. The initiative created six task forces in English, mathematics, science, social studies, foreign language, and the arts, composed of secondary and postsecondary educators. Guided by the College Board’s Academic Preparation for College (Green Book) and the subject-specific “Rainbow Series,” the arts task force focused on theatre, music, dance, and visual arts. Recommendations emphasized sequential, discipline-based curricula, recognition of theatre as equal to art and music, enhanced teacher training, and competency testing. Sample high school theatre courses …

Closing The Gap: How Colleges And Universities Can Help Improve Secondary Theatre Education, Donald A. Drapeau

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article addresses the problem of high school students applying to college theatre programs without sufficient academic preparation. Many applicants excelled in drama activities but lacked basic competencies in math, science, or foreign language, often because theatre courses and competitions displaced core academic subjects. The discussion critiques how secondary theatre programs, influenced by play contests, awards, and performance-focused teachers, unintentionally encouraged students to emphasize production at the expense of scholastic development. Suggestions for improvement include shifting college outreach workshops from production techniques to admission requirements, de-emphasizing contests, providing training opportunities for high school teachers, and promoting awareness of theatre career …

Renewing The Commitment To Scholarship, Gustav W. Friedrich

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article explores strategies for creating a departmental climate that fosters professional growth and a renewed commitment to scholarship. It identifies four guiding principles for chairs: setting realistic expectations for faculty contributions, ensuring initiatives originate from within the department, beginning with projects that have high chances of success, and providing multiple options to accommodate diverse needs. The discussion emphasizes the importance of broad definitions of scholarship, including synthesis and teaching-related contributions, rather than focusing narrowly on research publication. Practical steps such as forming departmental research committees, offering incentives, rewarding achievements, and supporting small pilot projects are recommended. Flexibility is stressed, …

Involving Faculty In Department And Professional Service, G. Jack Gravlee

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article examines the role of faculty service in higher education and the responsibilities of department chairs in balancing participation with protection from excessive demands. Service is defined broadly, encompassing internal duties such as committees and advising, as well as external contributions to the community and professional organizations. The discussion highlights ambiguities in how service is valued compared to teaching and research, often leaving faculty uncertain about its impact on evaluation. Practical recommendations are offered for administrators: clarifying departmental obligations, rotating assignments, introducing new faculty gradually, reserving key tasks for senior members, and rewarding time-intensive service. Equally emphasized is the …

Helping Teachers Become Better Teachers, Robert C. Dick

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article examines the challenges of improving teaching effectiveness in higher education, with particular focus on communication faculty. It argues that universities often undervalue teaching compared to research and service, resulting in limited recognition and rewards for instructional excellence. Contributing factors to poor teaching include reliance on outdated materials, burnout, limited interest in assigned courses, and pressures from tenure and promotion systems that prioritize publication. The discussion reviews methods of evaluating teaching, including peer review, student ratings, and departmental oversight, emphasizing the need for balanced and constructive feedback. It highlights the role of faculty development centers, workshops, and instructional grants …

What You See Way Not Necessarily Be What You Get, Paul A. Distler

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article raises concerns about ethics in theatre education, focusing on discrepancies between what programs claim and what they can realistically deliver. Drawing on experiences as a consultant and accreditation evaluator, the discussion highlights cases where institutions created degree programs without sufficient faculty or resources, often motivated by competition with nearby schools. Examples also include promotional materials exaggerating facilities or equipment, misleading prospective students and the public. These practices are described as symptomatic of a larger “truth in advertising” problem within theatre education, where ambition outpaces capability. While accreditation efforts and external evaluations may provide some oversight, the article argues …

Building Bridges Between Speech And Journalism/Mass Communication, Churchill L. Roberts

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article examines efforts to bridge speech communication and journalism/mass communication within a single academic department at the University of West Florida. The discussion reviews historical challenges in defining communication as a discipline, noting tensions between faculty trained in speech, journalism, broadcasting, and film. Early attempts at a “cafeteria curriculum” gave way to a track system that recognized both the distinctiveness and the complementarity of areas. A central theme is the shared focus on messages—their form, structure, audiences, and impact—which provides a common framework for integration. Benefits of combining speech and mass communication included a stronger emphasis on liberal arts, …

Collegial Governance In Public Institutions: A Dean's View, J. Robert Wills

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article examines collegial governance in public institutions from the perspective of a dean, addressing both its challenges and potential. Governance is described as occurring within a complex web of relationships among faculty, chairs, deans, and central administrators, often divided into opposing “teams” that foster distrust and hinder cooperation. Key barriers identified include the diversity of purposes among faculty and administrators, declining trust that leads to cumbersome checks and balances, and the increasing intrusion of external agencies into institutional decision making. Despite these obstacles, the discussion argues that campuses function best when decision making is inclusive and transparent. The dean’s …

Academic Governance Within A Context Of Collective Bargaining Communication: The Key To Senates' Survival, Robert D. Kully

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article analyzes collegial governance within the California State University (CSU) system, with a focus on how collective bargaining reshaped relationships between faculty, senates, and administration. It reviews the creation and role of campus and statewide senates, emphasizing their authority over curriculum, academic standards, and faculty status. The passage of the Higher Education Employer-Employee Relations Act (HEERA) in 1978 is discussed as a turning point, granting collective bargaining rights while explicitly preserving shared governance. The article highlights tensions that emerged as administrators and union representatives navigated overlapping responsibilities, at times reducing senates to ceremonial roles. Documents such as the “Responsibilities …

Economic Development And The Arts, Jon Whitmore

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article explores how university arts programs can align with the broader mission of higher education to support state and regional economic development. It argues that while technology and research initiatives often dominate such efforts, the arts also contribute significantly through cultural impact, tourism, and community revitalization. Examples include the State University of New York at Buffalo’s involvement in downtown theatre redevelopment, the purchase and renovation of the Pfeifer Theatre, and partnerships with organizations such as Studio Arena Theatre, the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Albright-Knox Gallery. These collaborations expanded educational opportunities for students while enhancing the cultural life of …

Preparing For Change: What Is Learned From The Knowledge Executive?, Robert M. Smith

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article discusses the concept of the “knowledge executive” and its implications for leadership, education, and communication in an information-dependent society. It emphasizes how rapid technological change and the growing centrality of information have transformed leadership roles, requiring executives to be generalists capable of synthesizing diverse perspectives, managing ambiguity, and fostering collaboration. The discussion highlights lessons for executives, including the need for integrative thinking, participatory decision-making, and foresight in anticipating second-order consequences. For education, it underscores the importance of liberal arts training in developing problem-solving, ethical reasoning, cultural awareness, and global perspectives. Finally, the article identifies communication as an essential …

Improving Secondary Theatre Education, Besty Mashburn

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article addresses the challenges secondary students face when transitioning into college and university theatre programs, despite having production experience. Many schools in the Southeast lack dedicated drama teachers, and in some cases, theatre responsibilities are assigned to instructors with little or no background in the field. The discussion emphasizes the need for every high school to have trained drama educators, supported by stronger certification requirements and accreditation standards. It suggests that colleges and universities should advocate for drama courses in secondary curricula, improve preparation of student teachers, and establish mentorship programs linking college faculty and students with high school …

Closing The Gap: Improving Secondary Theatre Education, Donald L. Loeffler

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article examines efforts in North Carolina to improve secondary theatre education and strengthen teacher preparation. It reviews historical patterns in which students often pursued theatre education degrees as an alternative to foreign language study, sometimes without strong commitment to teaching. Recent reforms in teacher education introduced higher standards for admission, testing, and grade point averages, alongside counseling to guide students into appropriate career paths. State legislation further required that by 1993 all students in grades K–12 have access to sequential coursework in music, art, dance, and drama. Challenges identified included inadequate preparation in technical theatre, uncertainty among new teachers …

Professional Production Vs. Academic Administration: The History Of A Conflict, William J. Bruehl

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article recounts an attempt to integrate a professional theatre company within a university department at SUNY Stony Brook, describing the experiment as ultimately unsuccessful. Conceived with strong administrative support and ambitious goals, the initiative sought to model professional theatre standards while supporting academic programs, including a new MFA in Dramaturgy. Despite initial enthusiasm and financial backing, the project struggled with governance issues, faculty conflicts, reliance on student labor, and incompatibility between state administrative systems and professional theatre requirements. Tensions arose over artistic priorities, resource allocation, and the exploitation of students, while financial deficits and political fallout damaged departmental stability. …

Using Students In The Theatre, Philip G. Hill

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article examines the ethical challenges of involving students in theatre production, distinguishing between educational use and potential exploitation. It highlights how the demand for high-quality productions may tempt directors to prioritize product over process, sometimes at the expense of student learning. Issues such as typecasting, assigning menial tasks, and pressuring students into roles that conflict with personal beliefs or health are analyzed as potential forms of misuse. The discussion also addresses requests for student labor from outside groups, raising concerns about exploitation when no compensation or clear educational benefit is provided. The article concludes by proposing guiding principles: prioritizing …

Meeting Minutes, Wku University Senate

Faculty Senate

Discussion of committee appointments, departmental governance and symposium.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 63, No. 10, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Pack, Todd. Officials, Students Beg for Delay of Tuition Increase
• Poore, Chris. Shuttle Buses Begin Routes in Two Weeks
• Hoppes, Lynn. William Bivin, Western Attorney, Dies of Stroke at 59
• Green, Monica. Professor Helps Bowling Green Clean Up Waste – Nick Crawford
• Pack, Todd. Kentucky Education Association Endorsement, Donation Lift John Harper’s Campaign for Governor
• White, Douglas. Debate on Attendance Plan Continues
• $500,000 Fine Pending for Local College – Bowling Green Community College
• Freshmen Can Cast Primary Votes in Today’s Elections
• Pizza Store to be …

Meeting Minutes, Wku Council Of Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Meeting regarding academic advising, part-time and overload, interdisciplinary courses and strategic planning.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 63, No. 9, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Hoppes, Lynn. Spirit Dancers Disband
• McIntire, Michelle. Students Go Mad Over Gameshow Fun
• Being Heard – Associated Student Government
• Poore, Chris. Drivers Get Stuck for Old Parking Decals
• Attendance Rule May Be Discussed
• Busy Campus Phones Dial Trouble
• Attendance Issue Must Be Solved in Class
• Barry, Julia. Editorial Cartoon – Parking Tickets
• Syre, Thomas. Newman Center Diverse
• Gordon, Phyllis. Van Hodge Most Qualified
• Wilkerson, Brian. Eric Elliot Dedicated Worker
• Perillo, Jennifer. Campus Apathy Blasted
• Miracle, Phoenicia. Western Graduate Joel Haywood, 17, Now Teaching University of …

Senate Meeting September 23, 1987, Academic Senate

Academic Senate Minutes

No abstract provided.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 63, No. 8, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Turner, Todd. Crowds, Bugs Swarm to Lighted Football Game
• Hoppes, Lynn. President Kern Alexander Says State’s Money Must Be Shared
• Albrecht, Dana. Luxuries of Schneider Hall Lauded by Its Residents
• Pack, Todd. Universities Need More Money
• Duff, Jill. 20 Students Running for 4 Freshman Offices
• Western Graduate Injured – Mark Troutman
• Two Alumni Found Slain in Biloxi Home – Vince Sherry, Margaret Sherry
• Tuition Talk Here Thursday
• Name Game Could Make Homecoming Prime Time
• Barry, Julia. Editorial Cartoon – Football
• Holton, David. Public Hearing Important …

Meeting Minutes, Wku Council Of Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Meeting regarding bus service, extended campus library support, student questionnaires, part-time and overload policies, new courses, academic advising, general education, final exams and budget.

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting September 18, 1987, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Approval of the Minutes
• Correspondence
• Remarks by the President
• Gift Report
• Grant Report
• Recommendation re Title Changes for Executive Officials
• Personnel Report
• Recommendation re General Fund Budget for 1987/88
• Recommendation re Property Option (Mannausa)
• Recommendation re Sale of McMahon Well
• Recommendation re Resolution of Robert Caine Outstanding Student Award
• Board Committee Reports
• Remarks by the Provost
• Videotape Showing - Student Chapter of the Institute of Industrial Engineers
• Report on Minority Procurement Program
• Public Comments
• Adjournment
• Remarks by the President
• General Fund Operating Budget
• Provost Remarks

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 63, No. 7, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Patrick, Kelli. Pride Ain’t Nothing If You Can’t Read, Man Admits
• Duff, Jill. Kentucky Intercollegiate Student Legislature Committee Kept; Spending Now Watched
• Fullen, Rebecca. Clinical Hypnotist Entrances Crowd with Demonstration – Fred Stickles
• Fullen, Rebecca & Tom Stone. College Heights Herald to Seek Open-Meetings Policy
• Poore, Chris. Police Search for Exhibitionist - Flasher
• Bowling Green Gets New Industry – Bando Chemical Industries
• Noise Ordinance Discriminates by Targeting Social Clubs
• Barry, Julia. Editorial Cartoon – U.S. Constitution
• Chelf, Carl. Constitution Evolved into Democratic Document of Today …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 63, No. 6, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Pack, Todd. Board of Regents Requests Money to Hire 195 New Faculty
• Pack, Todd. Goalpost’s Days Numbered After Close Regent Decision
• Pack, Todd. Candidates for Governor Speak, Listen to Local Crowds
• Associated Student Government Filing Deadline Extended
• Freshman Killed in Car Wreck – Bryan Chandler
• Summers, Jason. Stevenson, Cindy. Students Return to Pre-Edison Era – Power Outages
• Green, Monica. Careers Brings Real-World Job Tips
• Lobbying Off to Good Start
• Associated Student Government Should Use Kentucky Intercollegiate State Legislature to Promote Ideas
• Barry, Julia. Editorial Cartoon …

News & Views - Vol. 06, No. 02 - September 15, 1987, University Of Massachusetts Boston

1983-1991, News & Views

No abstract provided.

1987 September 14 - Staff Senate Minutes, Staff Senate, East Tennessee State University

Staff Senate Agendas and Minutes

No abstract provided.