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Minutes Of The Aca Membership Meeting November 3, 1988 New Orleans, La. Apr 1989

Minutes Of The Aca Membership Meeting November 3, 1988 New Orleans, La.

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

Minutes of the annual meeting of the Association for Communication Administration (ACA)'s Executive Committee, held in November 1988 New Orleans, Louisiana.


Configuration Issues For Departments Of The 1990'S: Four Views, Barbara Wood Apr 1989

Configuration Issues For Departments Of The 1990'S: Four Views, Barbara Wood

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article summarizes perspectives from four speech communication department chairs on the challenges and strategies for academic units entering the 1990s. Topics include demonstrating departmental value within universities, maintaining theoretical rigor while addressing increasing enrollments, adapting to diverse student populations, and managing faculty resources. Additional concerns involve enhancing departmental image, inclusive governance, affirmative action efforts, and proactive student recruitment. One contributor argues that beyond administrative adjustments, the discipline must confront transformative changes in communication technology as central to its future. Collectively, these viewpoints highlight both recurring administrative issues and deeper disciplinary shifts that will shape communication departments in the coming …


University Strategic Planning: Implications For Department Decision-Making, Claudia L. Hale Apr 1989

University Strategic Planning: Implications For Department Decision-Making, Claudia L. Hale

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article examines how university strategic planning influences departmental decision-making and long-term viability. It argues that departments must regularly engage in self-assessment rather than waiting for externally imposed reviews. Drawing on the case of Iowa State University’s downsizing and planning efforts, the discussion highlights three key criteria that guide administrative evaluations: necessity, distinctiveness, and quality. The analysis explores how departments can articulate their value to the university, differentiate their programs internally and externally, and demonstrate academic excellence beyond quantitative metrics. The piece calls for proactive planning that addresses organizational challenges and positions departments to thrive amid shifting institutional priorities and …


The Department Chair In The 1990s: Confessions, Concerns Convictions, Edward J. Pappas Apr 1989

The Department Chair In The 1990s: Confessions, Concerns Convictions, Edward J. Pappas

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article examines the evolving role of the academic department chair in the face of challenges anticipated for the 1990s. It emphasizes the complexity of balancing the needs of three constituencies (administration, faculty, and students) while maintaining program quality amid shrinking budgets, faculty shortages, and increasing diversity among students. Key priorities include faculty recruitment and retention, productivity, resource acquisition, and image-building to secure institutional support. Additional concerns addressed are governance, affirmative action, and student recruitment, particularly as competition for enrollments intensifies. Practical realities discussed include managing grievances, navigating administrative turnover, and addressing day-to-day operational issues, while stressing the importance of …


Reconfiguring: The Shape Of Things To Come, David M. Berg Apr 1989

Reconfiguring: The Shape Of Things To Come, David M. Berg

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article addresses the profound changes in communication that may compel departments to restructure in order to remain relevant. It argues that routine administrative challenges like enrollment or retirement trends are not sufficient drivers of major transformation; instead, emerging communication technologies—computers, satellites, and cable—are reshaping how communication occurs. The discussion highlights two illustrative developments: the rise of telecommuting and its interpersonal consequences, and international debates over sovereignty and information flow spurred by new media. These examples underscore the complex personal, organizational, and geopolitical issues tied to technological advances. The article contends that effective disciplinary response requires both reconceptualization, including integration …


Commentary: The Competent Communication Department Of The 1990s, Kenneth E. Andersen Apr 1989

Commentary: The Competent Communication Department Of The 1990s, Kenneth E. Andersen

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article explores the challenges communication departments face in adapting to institutional and societal changes. It highlights the need for competent departmental leadership and shared governance, emphasizing faculty participation in decision making and integration with broader institutional goals. Key concerns include resource limitations, enrollment management, evolving student demographics, and increasing external pressures such as assessment mandates and public accountability. The discussion underscores the importance of aligning departmental strategies with institutional history and context while remaining responsive to ethical and policy issues in communication. It calls for departments to balance research, teaching, and service while fostering interdisciplinary connections and maintaining political …


The Theatre Specialist: Tenure Track Or Non-Tenure Track Appointment?, Jon Whitmore Apr 1989

The Theatre Specialist: Tenure Track Or Non-Tenure Track Appointment?, Jon Whitmore

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article examines how theatre programs can determine whether specialized faculty in areas such as voice, movement, technical direction, and management should hold tenure track, non tenure track, staff, or guest artist appointments. It outlines the complexities of evaluating artistic contributions and the need to define institutional and departmental missions when making such decisions. Key factors include the type and size of the institution, degree programs offered, areas of emphasis, production requirements, and standards for promotion and tenure. The discussion highlights that institutions must provide clear expectations and adequate support for creative and scholarly work if tenure track appointments are …


Let's Not Forget The Students, And Let's Be Straightforward, Paul Antonie Distler Apr 1989

Let's Not Forget The Students, And Let's Be Straightforward, Paul Antonie Distler

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article critiques the growing complexity of teacher evaluation practices in higher education and emphasizes the need to prioritize student perspectives. It argues that while student evaluations are essential for assessing teaching effectiveness, many institutions have overcomplicated the process with excessive and irrelevant variables. The discussion highlights concerns about data-driven approaches that risk overshadowing meaningful feedback on course content, instructional quality, and fairness. Suggestions include using a balanced evaluation format that combines quantitative ratings with qualitative comments to provide actionable insights for instructors and administrators. The article underscores the importance of student input relative to peer observations and alumni assessments, …


Relationship Between Academia And The Corporate Community In Providing Communication Education For The Adult Learner, Robert C. Dick, James R. East Apr 1989

Relationship Between Academia And The Corporate Community In Providing Communication Education For The Adult Learner, Robert C. Dick, James R. East

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article examines the expanding role of corporate education in communication training for adult learners and its relationship to higher education. It discusses how corporate learning has grown into a multi-billion-dollar industry, with most programs delivered internally or through consultants. Key drivers include technological change, organizational restructuring, and concerns that graduates lack essential communication, decision-making, and interpersonal skills. The analysis critiques traditional higher education for inflexible scheduling and insufficient emphasis on practical competencies. Examples are provided of innovative university programs offering weekend and workplace-based courses to meet corporate needs. The article argues for integrating broad theoretical foundations with applied skills …


Minorities On Campus: A Handbook For Enhancing Diversity, Patti P. Gillespie Apr 1989

Minorities On Campus: A Handbook For Enhancing Diversity, Patti P. Gillespie

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

Reviews the book "Minorities on Campus: A Handbook for Enhancing Diversity," edited by Madeline F. Green.


Minutes Of The Executive Committee November 2, 1988 New Orleans, La. Apr 1989

Minutes Of The Executive Committee November 2, 1988 New Orleans, La.

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

The annual meeting of the Association for Communication Administration (ACA)'s Executive Committee, held in November 1988 in New Orleans, Louisiana


Changing Patterns In Higher Education: Implications For The Administration Of Departments, Dennis S. Gouran Apr 1989

Changing Patterns In Higher Education: Implications For The Administration Of Departments, Dennis S. Gouran

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article explores the state of instructional communication within the discipline and argues for a more integrated and theoretically grounded approach to its study. It examines how instructional communication has developed largely in isolation from broader communication theory and suggests that greater cross-fertilization with related research areas could enrich both scholarship and practice. Key issues discussed include the relationship between communication theory and pedagogy, the need for systematic study of teacher-student interaction, and the potential benefits of applying concepts from small group communication and persuasion research to instructional contexts. The piece emphasizes the importance of refining conceptual frameworks, conducting rigorous …


The Variable Of Teaching Effectiveness In Tenure And Promotion Decisions, Ellen Hay Apr 1989

The Variable Of Teaching Effectiveness In Tenure And Promotion Decisions, Ellen Hay

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article examines the pressures facing higher education and their implications for communication programs, with particular attention to teaching effectiveness. It discusses how demographic shifts, financial constraints, technological advances, and public accountability are reshaping institutional priorities and influencing instructional practices. The analysis highlights the need for strategic leadership and ongoing program assessment to support effective teaching. Key considerations include aligning curricula with evolving communication practices, integrating technology into instruction, and enhancing pedagogical methods to meet the needs of increasingly diverse students. The discussion emphasizes that communication programs must balance research, teaching, and service while responding to demands for accountability and …


Helping Faculty Adapt To Adult Learners, Keith A. Miller Apr 1989

Helping Faculty Adapt To Adult Learners, Keith A. Miller

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article analyzes the challenges and opportunities facing the field of communication as it seeks greater legitimacy and impact within higher education and society. It addresses concerns about disciplinary identity, public perception, and the need for clearer articulation of the field’s intellectual contributions. The discussion explores how communication programs can strengthen their scholarly foundations, improve research quality, and enhance the relevance of curricula to contemporary social issues. Emphasis is placed on demonstrating the value of communication expertise in addressing public problems and fostering democratic discourse. The article concludes that the discipline must balance theoretical rigor with practical application, develop stronger …


A Survey Of Public Relations Education In The U.S. And Canada, Margaret Fitch-Hauser, Deborah Roach Barker, Larry L. Barker Apr 1989

A Survey Of Public Relations Education In The U.S. And Canada, Margaret Fitch-Hauser, Deborah Roach Barker, Larry L. Barker

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article examines trends in communication curricula and the need for systematic evaluation of undergraduate programs. It discusses challenges such as balancing theoretical knowledge with applied skills, responding to shifting student interests, and addressing employer demands for graduates with stronger communication competencies. The analysis emphasizes the importance of curriculum assessment as a means to ensure program relevance and academic rigor. Key considerations include integrating research and practice, offering flexible course structures, and maintaining clear program objectives. The article argues that ongoing evaluation helps departments adapt to technological and societal changes while preparing students for diverse professional contexts. By highlighting both …


Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 53, March 30, 1989 Mar 1989

Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 53, March 30, 1989

Central Florida Future

Dorm vandalism, abuse bill tops $75,000; Greeks grow with groundbreaking; Altman says his experience a plus.


Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 52, March 28, 1989 Mar 1989

Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 52, March 28, 1989

Central Florida Future

Over 2,000 copies of CFF removed from bins; Resolution would move adult mags; UCF setting up drug awareness program; Stroup hopes to reduce apathy.


Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 51, March 23, 1989 Mar 1989

Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 51, March 23, 1989

Central Florida Future

Students quiz Woodward: Pres. candidate says UCF "best kept secret in higher education"; Stutler enters plea to DUI: Not Guilty; Senate passes finance bill; Computer Dept. a few bits short.


Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 50, March 21, 1989 Mar 1989

Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 50, March 21, 1989

Central Florida Future

Stutler arrested (with photo of Denver Stutler), charged with DUI; How to pick a president; McTarnaghan faces possible "clients"; Dormitory residents face 30 to 39 percent rate increase.


Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 49, March 16, 1989 Mar 1989

Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 49, March 16, 1989

Central Florida Future

Akers may try out for NFL (photo); Presidential Finalists; Alumni Plaza gets under way; 50 women "Expand Horizons"; Alumni Plaza gets under way.


Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 48, March 14, 1989 Mar 1989

Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 48, March 14, 1989

Central Florida Future

Students will pay for financial aid's foul-up (photo); Campaign allegations untrue, Rausch says (photo of Scott Rausch); Former boxer now fights steroids; SPORTS: Phil Carter resigns as men's basketball coach.


Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 47, March 2, 1989 Mar 1989

Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 47, March 2, 1989

Central Florida Future

Vandals foul condom machine with plastic; University Presidential candidate short list; 200+ new signs for campus; Philosophy Forum replaced.


Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 46, February 28, 1989 Feb 1989

Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 46, February 28, 1989

Central Florida Future

Alafaya widening delayed; CONDOM CATASTROPHE (photo); Nader to college students: help make a better world; Vandals destroy more light poles; SPORTS: The UCF women's basketball team closed the regular season with a win over local rival Rollins. Pat Crocklin closes his UCF basketball career in record style.


Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 45, February 23, 1989 Feb 1989

Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 45, February 23, 1989

Central Florida Future

Schmidt wins by 3% (photo of Fred Schmidt ); Tuition increase? FSA just says no; New magazine set to Blast onto campuses.


Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 44, February 21, 1989 Feb 1989

Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 44, February 21, 1989

Central Florida Future

Student body election turnout up 26 percent; FSA debates proposal to up tuition; Student-athlete grad rates; FSA debates proposal to up tuition; Looking back over Stutler's term (with photo of Denver Stutler); Reed's athletic reforms: less sports, more study.


Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 43, February 16, 1989 Feb 1989

Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 43, February 16, 1989

Central Florida Future

Schmidt and Rausch face run-off Wendrzyk gives endorsement to Rausch (photo); Friends of strays show claws (photo); Mr. Kitty has a home; New dorm site: Alafaya and Univ.; Sports: The UCF men's basketball team defeated Northern Illinois Monday and the Lady Knights' basketball team returns from an eight-game trip to Florida International University.


Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 42, February 14, 1989 Feb 1989

Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 42, February 14, 1989

Central Florida Future

UCF students quiz SG candidates; CANDIDATE PROFILES; Chinese group visits UCF; SADD to hold fundraiser Feb. 20-22; Sports: The UCF basketball team lost a close game to Akron Saturday, while the baseball team beat FIT and lost to Rollins over the weekend; Opinion: This week our editorial takes a look at the Student Body presidential candidates: Scott Rausch, Fred Schmidt and Dash Wendrzyk.


Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 41, February 9, 1989 Feb 1989

Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 41, February 9, 1989

Central Florida Future

Candidates to face students; Extended Library Hours; Biologists rescue tortoise, mice from bulldozer's path; BOR requests a 15% tuition hike; photo of Biology Professor Jack Stout.


Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 40, February 7, 1989 Feb 1989

Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 40, February 7, 1989

Central Florida Future

Condoms to go on sale at UCF by Feb. 12; Officials spar over Student Union site; Student Union site proposals; Eubanks: Just not enough hours.


Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 39, February 2, 1989 Feb 1989

Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 39, February 2, 1989

Central Florida Future

Students host fund-raiser: Car wash raises donations for UCF student, sorority member [Karena] Ganem (photo); Shalisa Sloan was crowned Miss UCF 1989 (photo); University police out to help stop crime before it starts.