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The Employability Of Graduates Of Liberal Arts Programs, Al Weitzel Aug 1989

The Employability Of Graduates Of Liberal Arts Programs, Al Weitzel

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article examines the employability of speech communication and liberal arts graduates, assessing claims about career outcomes through a review of empirical studies, national surveys, and employer perceptions. While some data suggest liberal studies graduates perform competitively in long term professional advancement, particularly in managerial roles, findings reveal that immediate employment prospects remain limited due to employer preferences for business and technical degrees. The article critiques optimistic narratives that overstate workforce demand for communication majors, instead calling for more accurate academic advising and targeted institutional strategies to improve graduate outcomes. These include integrating career planning into curricula, cultivating business partnerships, …

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Faculty Evaluation At A Community College, Dick Stine Aug 1989

Faculty Evaluation At A Community College, Dick Stine

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article offers a descriptive case study of faculty evaluation practices at a midwestern community college, highlighting key differences between two year and four year institutional expectations. Emphasizing teaching effectiveness and community engagement over research productivity, the evaluation process combines summative tools—such as student evaluations, administrative observation, and self assessment—with formative mechanisms designed to promote instructional improvement. The article outlines a decision tree framework for identifying and addressing performance concerns, and details a faculty mentoring program that pairs experienced instructors with colleagues in need of developmental support. It also discusses the role of staff development offices, peer observation initiatives, and …

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Evaluation And Artistic Vision: A Review Of Progress To Date, Donald L. Rosenberg Aug 1989

Evaluation And Artistic Vision: A Review Of Progress To Date, Donald L. Rosenberg

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article reviews the development and implementation of external evaluation systems for assessing creative achievement in academic theatre, particularly in the context of promotion and tenure decisions. Tracing the evolution of national guidelines and professional task force recommendations, the discussion outlines key principles for documenting artistic work, including peer and extramural review, open evaluator selection, and extended timeframes for assessment. It explores tensions between educational and professional standards, addresses the risks of overemphasizing directing over other creative roles, and raises concerns about the potential for artistic conservatism under continuous scrutiny. The article argues that evaluation practices must reflect diverse institutional …

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The Role Of Indirect Tests In Assessing Communication Competence, Michael R. Neer Aug 1989

The Role Of Indirect Tests In Assessing Communication Competence, Michael R. Neer

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article reports on the design, implementation, and analysis of an indirect assessment instrument developed to measure communication competence among graduating seniors at a public urban university. Developed to support diagnostic placement and curricular review, the assessment includes components in public speaking, communication theory, mass communication, and media writing, emphasizing cognitive understanding rather than observed performance. Results indicate moderate reliability across test components and reveal that academic performance, internship experience, employment status, and time to degree completion mediate assessment outcomes. Grade point average alone was not a consistent predictor of performance, suggesting that behavioral application and contextual engagement play significant …

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Problems With The Use Of Citation Indexes In Communication Research, Edward Funkhouser Aug 1989

Problems With The Use Of Citation Indexes In Communication Research, Edward Funkhouser

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article evaluates the limitations of using citation indexes as research tools in communication studies, particularly when ranking journals, departments, or individual scholars. It examines how the omission of five major communication journals from widely used indexes distorts the visibility and influence of scholarship in the field. Through an analysis of citations to articles published in leading association journals, the study finds that approximately one third of all citations originate from journals not included in citation databases. These omissions reduce the effectiveness of citation indexes for literature searches, bibliometric studies, and faculty evaluation. The article advocates for the inclusion of …

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Association For Theatre In Higher Education Task Force On Distribution Chair's Report, Jon Whitmore Aug 1989

Association For Theatre In Higher Education Task Force On Distribution Chair's Report, Jon Whitmore

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article presents a policy report from a national task force convened to examine workload distribution and program structure within collegiate theatre departments. Initially charged with developing guidelines for faculty assignment, the task force identified broader systemic imbalances affecting the discipline, including overextended faculty, declining student preparation, insufficient research capacity, and pressure to prioritize production over pedagogy. The report urges departments to define clear educational missions, align degree offerings with available resources, and reevaluate production models to prioritize student learning and disciplinary advancement. It also calls for workload policies that account for discipline specific labor such as directing, design, dramaturgy, …

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Belridge School: The Future Communication Program, Richard F. Boylan Aug 1989

Belridge School: The Future Communication Program, Richard F. Boylan

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article describes a prototype communication education model developed in a small California school district, presenting it as a potential blueprint for future curriculum design across K–12 and higher education. The program integrates personal computing, media production, and networked information access into all aspects of learning, while intentionally involving students’ families in both technological and educational engagement. Grounded in communication pedagogy, the initiative provides year round, individualized instruction supported by a multimedia infrastructure that includes desktop publishing, distance learning, and local broadcast capabilities. The article argues that early, sustained exposure to communication technologies will reshape expectations for college level programs, …

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Marketing The Communication Training Course On And Off Campus, Dan B. Curtis, Sam E. Cox Aug 1989

Marketing The Communication Training Course On And Off Campus, Dan B. Curtis, Sam E. Cox

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article outlines a comprehensive strategy for marketing a communication training course within and beyond the university setting, grounded in the growing demand for applied communication skills across business, industry, and government sectors. The course emphasizes the development of training competencies, including needs assessment, program design, and evaluation, preparing students for roles in human resource development and organizational change. On campus, the marketing approach combines classroom outreach, advisor engagement, and targeted promotional materials. Off campus, the article explores emerging opportunities in continuing education, corporate partnerships, and lifelong learning, arguing that communication educators must proactively position their offerings to meet evolving …

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Couples In Communication: Problems And Prospects, Karen A. Foss, Stephen W. Littlejohn Aug 1989

Couples In Communication: Problems And Prospects, Karen A. Foss, Stephen W. Littlejohn

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article explores the professional dynamics and institutional challenges faced by dual career couples in the academic field of communication. Drawing from roundtable discussions and written reflections, the article addresses both the advantages and complexities of employing partnered faculty members. It examines administrative perceptions, hiring practices, departmental interactions, and promotion concerns, offering practical strategies for chairs and colleagues to support individual identity, equitable evaluation, and workplace integration. The discussion critiques persistent myths—such as presumed interdependence or shared qualifications—and emphasizes the importance of separating personal relationships from professional responsibilities. Contributors also reflect on the rewards of academic partnership, including expanded disciplinary …

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The Executive Guide To Strategic Planning And The Executive Guide To Operational Planning, Jack M. Christ Aug 1989

The Executive Guide To Strategic Planning And The Executive Guide To Operational Planning, Jack M. Christ

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article reviews two companion volumes on strategic and operational planning designed for use across organizational contexts, including academic departments and educational institutions. The books by Patrick J. Below, George L. Morrisey, and Betty L. Acomb. are "The Executive Guide to Strategic Planning " abd "The Executive Guide to Operational Planning."

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The Academic's Handbook, Don B. Morlan Aug 1989

The Academic's Handbook, Don B. Morlan

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

Reviews the book "The Academic's Handbook," edited by A. Leigh Deneef, Crauford D. Goodwin and Ellen Stern McCrate.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 71, July 26, 1989 Jul 1989

Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 71, July 26, 1989

Central Florida Future

SG hopes new resolution will foster rivalry; Student wins big Fellowship winner credits professors; UCF gets Institute's business; UCF gets Institute's business.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 70, July 19, 1989 Jul 1989

Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 70, July 19, 1989

Central Florida Future

SG reaches out with toll-free number; SG cooks up a bill to buy UCF students a grill; Knights beat out 'Canes for radio station airtime.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 69, July 12, 1989 Jul 1989

Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 69, July 12, 1989

Central Florida Future

SG prez pro tern resigns: Cox wins confidence vote, quits due to lack of time for job (photo Jamie Cox); Martinez cuts parking, roads for fieldhouse; UCF, GE collaborate on construction of plastic house.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 68, July 5, 1989 Jul 1989

Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 68, July 5, 1989

Central Florida Future

Photo of UCF presidents Millican, Colbourn and Altman; SEDS rocket gets a boost from Senate; CEBA Il's financial blues: State won't pay for over-priced furniture, says comptroller; International student services gets lift from money gift.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 67, June 28, 1989 Jun 1989

Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 67, June 28, 1989

Central Florida Future

The parking fee waiver program few knew about; SG says Knight Zone will improve spirit; New president plans to make his presence known.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 66, June 21, 1989 Jun 1989

Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 66, June 21, 1989

Central Florida Future

UCF uses voice of freedom: Students attempt to take up where Chinese left off (photo); Fear of retribution spurs caution; Prez preps for Knighthood (with photo of Steven Altman, president of Texas A&I University, will become UCF's third president on July 5).

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 65, June 14, 1989 Jun 1989

Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 65, June 14, 1989

Central Florida Future

UCF rally may be nation's largest; UCF gets new film program; Aero club makes 3-point landing.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 64, June 7, 1989 Jun 1989

Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 64, June 7, 1989

Central Florida Future

UCF rally reveals anger, sadness; Senate calls for walkout to honor the slain; Sigma Chis stick together; Tuition to rise by 8 percent (bar graph of rising costs at UCF).

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 63, May 31, 1989 May 1989

Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 63, May 31, 1989

Central Florida Future

Citrus Bowl assigns students' seats; New SG budget debated; License check ends in arrest; UCF hosts Schlesinger Former defense secretary speaks on the Soviet Union, China (photo of James Schlesinger).

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 62, May 24, 1989 May 1989

Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 62, May 24, 1989

Central Florida Future

Parking fees to increase: Student parking decal cost will rise from $15.90 to $18 this fall; Florida Senate and House battle over education budget; Student arrested on cocaine charges.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 61, May 17, 1989 May 1989

Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 61, May 17, 1989

Central Florida Future

Felines still free to frolic; Colbourn to grads: make a difference; LSD availability reaches new high; Summer Schedule; Gagnon denounces militarization, favors disarmament.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 61, April 27, 1989 Apr 1989

Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 61, April 27, 1989

Central Florida Future

New Dean at UCF: Basketball coach named (photo Joe Dean Jr.); Praise, pans for new college; Photo of Professor Walter Taylor; Wild Pizza dances dropped.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 60, April 25, 1989 Apr 1989

Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 60, April 25, 1989

Central Florida Future

CEBA II delayed (photo); After first week, UCF strays still strutting; Pres. search process draws fire.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 59, April 20, 1989 Apr 1989

Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 59, April 20, 1989

Central Florida Future

Stray cat roundup gets under way; Condoms sales low (photo); Schmidt chooses Laing for chief; SPORTS: The UCF women's tennis team closes its season this weekend. The basketball coaching job may be filled next week and the baseball team is ranked in two national polls.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 58, April 18, 1989 Apr 1989

Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 58, April 18, 1989

Central Florida Future

Hello, Altman: BOR picks Texas A&l Prez for UCF (photo of Dr Steven Altman); Colbourn sticks by Driggers site; Schmidt sets sights on students (photo); UCF rewards excellence (photo of Professor Haven Sweet receives his Teacher of the Year award from Dean Charles Micarelli as part of UCF's Founder's Day).

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 57, April 13, 1989 Apr 1989

Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 57, April 13, 1989

Central Florida Future

Nitzschke withdraws presidential bid (phto of Dr. Dale Nitzschke); BOR, FSA at impasse: Groups can't even get started on tuition compromise; Protesters to meet with Colbourn.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 56, April 11, 1989 Apr 1989

Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 56, April 11, 1989

Central Florida Future

Final candidates face BOR: Presidential finalists, selection committee in hour-long meetings; Administration quiets protests over merger; CEBA cigarette smokers step outside; SPORTS: The Knights' baseball team split a two-game series with FIU this weekend.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 55, April 6, 1989 Apr 1989

Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 55, April 6, 1989

Central Florida Future

Final five presidential candidates interviewed Friday; Popper goes to Vanderbilt (photo); Campus group aids in solving cat problem (photo); SPORTS: The UCF baseball team celebrated its No. 28 ranking by topping the 20th ranked Bulls for the second consecutive Tuesday night. A UCF student wins a national title.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 54, April 4, 1989 Apr 1989

Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 54, April 4, 1989

Central Florida Future

BOR tuition hike still set at 15%; Student union site draws band protest; Adult mag resolution dies (photo of male looking at issue of Playboy); New student union site; Nitzschke addresses students; SPORTS: The UCF baseball team split its games with nationally ranked Florida and South Florida.

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