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Central Florida Future, Vol. 27 No. 42, February 16, 1995 Feb 1995

Central Florida Future, Vol. 27 No. 42, February 16, 1995

Central Florida Future

Information kiosks may be gateway to information at UCF (with photo); Gl's become teachers in UCF program; Abortion clinic shootings suspect pleads innocent; Slap a condom on that squash (photo); Features: Bad Religion isn't so bad after all; Opinion: The dangers of flaming Pop Tarts; Sports: Golden Knights looking for victory against Campbell Saturday.

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Remembering Fred Perry And Nat Holman, Richard C. Crepeau Feb 1995

Remembering Fred Perry And Nat Holman, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

Over the past two weeks two major sports figures of the Twentieth Century have died. On February 2, Fred Perry died in Melbourne, Australia at age 85, and ten days later on February 12, Nat Holman died in the Bronx at age 98. Both men made major contributions to their sports.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 27 No. 41, February 14, 1995 Feb 1995

Central Florida Future, Vol. 27 No. 41, February 14, 1995

Central Florida Future

Expansion continues: UCF is building a new computer center (with photo); UCF Baseball team nearly defeats 'Canes in tournament; Oh, say can you see… (photo of Miss UCF Jennifer Alvarez); Explosion rocks fraternity house; Features: Ween writings by Jim Martin; Opinion: Being a parent is more than biology; Sports: UCF women's basketball team crushes Mercer University.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 27 No. 40, February 9, 1995 Feb 1995

Central Florida Future, Vol. 27 No. 40, February 9, 1995

Central Florida Future

Culture and heritage highlight Black History Month at UCF; Chillin' by the UCF pool (photo); Greeks may not need parking decals soon; The Research Park 500: Study to help reduce traffic noise; UCF's newest stars… (photo of Alan Gooch with the newest football recruits); Features: Chat with Orlando Opera Aida director; Opinion: More about Black History Month; Sports: Golden Knights finally get a win against Centenary, 101-92.

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Babe Ruth, Richard C. Crepeau Feb 1995

Babe Ruth, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

Last Monday, February 6th, was the 100th Birthday of George Herman Ruth: the Babe, the Bambino, the Sultan of Swat, the Baron of Bam, the King of Slam, the greatest sports hero in American history, and one of the greatest baseball players in the history of the game.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 27 No. 39, February 7, 1995 Feb 1995

Central Florida Future, Vol. 27 No. 39, February 7, 1995

Central Florida Future

Black history month begins with actress' one-woman historical show; Shaq attack at UCF (photo of Shaquille O'Neal); Survey says... UCF still one of safest campuses in state; Iranian film maker brings 3 documentaries to UCF; Happy Year of the Boar (photo); Features: The "Cool" and the "Fool" reviews by Jim; Opinion: Republicans make the media seem liberal; Sports: UCF baseball team goes 1 and 1 against Rollins at the start of the season.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 27 No. 38, February 2, 1995 Feb 1995

Central Florida Future, Vol. 27 No. 38, February 2, 1995

Central Florida Future

Speaking freely can mean a loss of freedom, Iranian director learns; Slam dunk! (photo of Chuck Roberts); U can finish, and U can find a job; Men's basketball team loses- again; Features: The most dangerous show on Earth; Opinion: Chemical casteration?; Sports: Golden Knights baseball team preps for '95 season.

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Super Disappointment - Agassi And The Australian Open, Richard C. Crepeau Jan 1995

Super Disappointment - Agassi And The Australian Open, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

For the gazillionth time the Super Bowl has proven to anything but. In less than five minutes the San Francisco Forty-Niners demonstrated that the San Diego Chargers were in the wrong place at the wrong time.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 27 No. 37, January 31, 1995 Jan 1995

Central Florida Future, Vol. 27 No. 37, January 31, 1995

Central Florida Future

Highway Patrol honors 3 UCF student heroes (with photo); Victims find refuge with advocate; Muslim Student Association celebrates holy month with colorful library display; Conto's class break crossword is back; Opinion: Angel trumpets stir up controversy; Sports: Golden Knights men's basketball lose to College of Charleston.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 27 No. 36, January 26, 1995 Jan 1995

Central Florida Future, Vol. 27 No. 36, January 26, 1995

Central Florida Future

All's quiet after midnight, except in UCFs late night computer classes; And she swings… Fore! (photo); UCF party may end up in 'Guiness Book of World Records'; Speaking to you live... (photo, at CBS College Tour); Oldest U.S. civil rights group girds for future; Theatre UCF goes Greek; Opinion: Orlando mayor's x-rated obsession; Sports: Cops and firefighters to have big brawl on Friday at UCF Arena.

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Super Bowl Xxix, Richard C. Crepeau Jan 1995

Super Bowl Xxix, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

At UCF Super Bowl XXIX will become a trivia question as the first UCF player ever to appear in the big game, Sean Jefferson, will play for the San Diego Chargers.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 27 No. 35, January 24, 1995 Jan 1995

Central Florida Future, Vol. 27 No. 35, January 24, 1995

Central Florida Future

UCF researchers battle cancer at Disney Institute: New Research Park facility helps students and faculty search for a cure. 'Blue lights' make police just a phone call away; UCF students sink down to study with sea cows: Behavioral and sexual habits of manatees becomes. study material for UCF divers.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 27 No. 34, January 19, 1995 Jan 1995

Central Florida Future, Vol. 27 No. 34, January 19, 1995

Central Florida Future

Criminal justice department mourns loss of professor (photo of David Mozee); UCF Foundation buys $7.1 million building in Research Park: But the Foundation put up one-third of its assets as collateralΓÇöa move not everyone thought was wise. Recovering teen drug abusers find SAFE solution to addictions.

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Nhl Lockout And Settlement, Richard C. Crepeau Jan 1995

Nhl Lockout And Settlement, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

It was just over a year ago that NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman fired the first shot of the recently concluded hockey war. On January 12, 1994 Bettman notified the players that the owners opening proposal would have a salary structure with a limited amount of compensation. The players flatly rejected anything resembling a salary cap.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 27 No. 33, January 17, 1995 Jan 1995

Central Florida Future, Vol. 27 No. 33, January 17, 1995

Central Florida Future

This is the Vol. 27 No. 33 of Central Florida Future. Misprinted as "Vol. 27 No. 34." This professor stinks: Do student evaluations make any difference?: How much attention student feedback receives often depends on the college; Hometown struggles over King's legacy; S.C. seeks death sentence for Smith.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 27 No. 32, January 12, 1995 Jan 1995

Central Florida Future, Vol. 27 No. 32, January 12, 1995

Central Florida Future

Illegal immigrants take advantage of taxpayers, political consultant says: But denying benefits to children of illegal immigrants is hurtful and racist, protesters say; MENSA newsletter sparks outrage over plan for homeless: High IQ group also says killing of Jews in Holocaust was not Hitler's greatest offense; FTU to start law school in Orlando.

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The Curse Of Doug Williams, Richard C. Crepeau Jan 1995

The Curse Of Doug Williams, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

Have you noticed? Vinnie Testaverde led the Cleveland Browns into the NFL playoffs. Steve Young has become all-world, statistically having the best season for a quarterback in the history of the NFL.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 27 No. 31, January 10, 1995 Jan 1995

Central Florida Future, Vol. 27 No. 31, January 10, 1995

Central Florida Future

Orlando Science Center forms partnership with UCF; Spring brings adoption program to UCF: Sororities start a new Adopt-a-Cop program to honor UCF police officers; Library late fees may be staying at UCF in future.

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"Hoop Dreams", Richard C. Crepeau Jan 1995

"Hoop Dreams", Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

It is unusual that a documentary would be named as movie of the year. It is astounding when the subject of the film of the year is sport. Both have occurred and starting tonight you can see "Hoop Dreams" at the Enzian Theater in Maitland.

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Academic Narratives: What's The Story?, John Countryman Jan 1995

Academic Narratives: What's The Story?, John Countryman

Journal of the Association for Communication Administration

This article investigates the relationship between narrative behavior and the conduct of academic programs. In everyday parlance, the term narrative assumes a wide range of meanings from the most all-embracing to the most singular. Narrative informs the identity and behavior of individuals, institutions and societies. In fact, narrative is the principal agency whereby individuals, institutions and societies are constituted in the first place. Organizational narratives are as prevalent in academic settings as elsewhere. One such narrative is the sort that embraces the organization's life-story.

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Integrating Ethics, Education And The Arts, George Dupuy, Stephen Taft Jan 1995

Integrating Ethics, Education And The Arts, George Dupuy, Stephen Taft

Journal of the Association for Communication Administration

This article provides information on a program that makes ethical education both interesting and effective, conceived and implemented by Doctor George Dupuy, Fuller E. Callaway Professor of Management at LaGrange College. The program consists of two major components: the performance of a condensed version of Friedrich Durrenmatt's play, The Visit," by a cast of 10 to an audience of 20 to 25 participants; following the performance, an extended discussion of the play's ethical issues by the actors and the participants. The play is a powerful and entertaining tragicomedy that revolves around a moral dilemma. The educational purpose of the play …

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A Profile Of College And University Faculty: Minorities And Women In Advertising, Communication, Journalism, Media Studies, Public Relations And Related Fields, Garland C. Elmore, Michael E. Balmert Jan 1995

A Profile Of College And University Faculty: Minorities And Women In Advertising, Communication, Journalism, Media Studies, Public Relations And Related Fields, Garland C. Elmore, Michael E. Balmert

Journal of the Association for Communication Administration

The article discusses gender and racial diversity in the U.S. college and university faculty. Based on data from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the total number of full-time minority teachers increased from 36,883 in 1975 to 64,235 in 1991, equivalent to a 74.16% increase. Minorities' relative share of the total faculty increased from 8.25% in 1975 to 12.34 % in 1991. Based on data inputs from 3,285 reporting units, EEOC reported that the percentage of faculty members who are women increased to 31.75% in 1991 from 28.5% in 1987.

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Internationalizing The Discipline: Past, Present And Future, Jeffrey J. Auer Jan 1995

Internationalizing The Discipline: Past, Present And Future, Jeffrey J. Auer

Journal of the Association for Communication Administration

The article offers information on the efforts of various associations and academicians to promote the internationalization of communication studies.

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The Unification Of Journalism And Communication Studies: The Benefits Of Change, Paula Wilson, Susan D. Ross Jan 1995

The Unification Of Journalism And Communication Studies: The Benefits Of Change, Paula Wilson, Susan D. Ross

Journal of the Association for Communication Administration

The article discusses the advantages, implications and the feasibility of integrating journalism and communication studies. The authors comment that the fear of academic merger has prevented the integration of journalism and communication studies. According to them, school employees believe that integrating journalism and communication departments will result to lay-offs. Integrating the two studies is expected to increase the communication skills of journalism students and enhance literary skills of communication students.

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What Tqm Has To Contribute To Change Management, Ladonna Mcmurray Geddes Jan 1995

What Tqm Has To Contribute To Change Management, Ladonna Mcmurray Geddes

Journal of the Association for Communication Administration

The article discusses the principles of total quality management (TQM) and its application to organizational change management. TQM aims to continuously deliver customer satisfaction and improve products, processes and services. Identifying and developing methods of measuring organizational problems and progress and cultivating teamwork within the organization are also parts of the TQM agenda. TQM focuses on problem solving and emphasizes the role of business intelligence and employee participation in initiating meaningful organizational changes.

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Michigan State University: The Nation's First College Of Communication, Irv Bettinghaus Jan 1995

Michigan State University: The Nation's First College Of Communication, Irv Bettinghaus

Journal of the Association for Communication Administration

Presents a narrative of the experience of the author at the College of Communication Arts and Sciences at Michigan State University. Strengths and weaknesses of the college; Factors contributing to the weakness of the college; Advice to college and university administrators.

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University Of Arizona Phoenix In Tucson: Arizona's Department Of Communication's Campaign For Fairness And Survival, William D. Crano Jan 1995

University Of Arizona Phoenix In Tucson: Arizona's Department Of Communication's Campaign For Fairness And Survival, William D. Crano

Journal of the Association for Communication Administration

This article provides information on a campaign for fairness and survival by the Department of Communication at the University of Arizona in Tucson, as of September 1995. The faculty of the department consists of four professors and six associate professors. The department uses few adjunct faculty. The undergraduate curriculum is carefully constructed to provide students in the first year with an introduction to the field, along with courses on communication skills. Two years ago, the university initiated an intensive self-study of all its administrative units, including al academic departments. The Program for the Assessment of Institutional Priorities, or PAIP, as …

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The Nebraska Department Of Communication Studies Story: There Are Happy Endings That Go Beyond Football And A Good Crop Year, William J. Seiler Jan 1995

The Nebraska Department Of Communication Studies Story: There Are Happy Endings That Go Beyond Football And A Good Crop Year, William J. Seiler

Journal of the Association for Communication Administration

This article discusses a proposed targeting of the Department of Communication Studies of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for total elimination, as of September 1995. The department, housed in the College of Arts and Sciences, offers courses of study leading to the bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. The Nebraska State Legislature mandated that the university system budget cut 3 percent, or $3.8 million from its budget, over two years. The financial situation in the state at the time of the budget mandate was generally good in comparison to other states. It is important to know that the university campus was under …

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A Summary Of Ideas For Sustaining Communication Programs, Paul E. Nelson Jan 1995

A Summary Of Ideas For Sustaining Communication Programs, Paul E. Nelson

Journal of the Association for Communication Administration

This article offers several ideals for communication programs that want to persist through hard times. The ideal model for a faculty member varies by institution and level of instruction. If one is the major of last resort on the campus, if one is more likely to attract football players than members of the National Honors Society, and if one attracts majors because they do not have to take math, then one need better recruitment. On the other hand, grade inflation is a national problem, and it crosses many disciplines. The engineers and scientists tend to attract first rate students, but …

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Gendered Administration: A Naturalistic Study, Susan R. Mondschein Jan 1995

Gendered Administration: A Naturalistic Study, Susan R. Mondschein

Journal of the Association for Communication Administration

This article describes the responses of the six higher education administrators in the U.S. regarding the effect of gender on workings of higher education administration. The six people interviewed have the belief that gender is basic to people's functioning and certainly to people's functioning as administrators. One of the administrators make a general statement that a major portion of the effect gender has on the workings of higher administration lies in the perceptions administrators develop about each other in terms of individual embodiment of or violation of enculturated expectations for males and females as applied to administration.

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