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Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 38, January 31, 1989

Central Florida Future

BOR approves fee increase; State University Athletic Fees; Hosier: 'no reasoning' behind removal; SPORTS: The UCF men's tennis team is ready for a fresh start under new coach Lori Burdell.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 37, January 26, 1989

Central Florida Future

Hundreds attend rally: Students debate fee increase pros and cons; Fieldhouse may disturb wildlife; Legislation would tie aid to military, civil service; SPORTS: With the debt practically paid off, the athletic program looks to expand. Also, Steve Rabb and Paul Owers tell why they think the athletic fee is a good idea.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 36, January 24, 1989

Central Florida Future

Campus group forms to protest fee increase; Equipment arrives: SG computer lab is now open; Group to help aid handicapped; SPORTS: The men's and women's basketball teams swept a doubleheader at UCF Thursday.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 35, January 19, 1989

Central Florida Future

UCF students drop-off schedule problems; Fraternities consider a ban on pledging; SPORTS: The women's tennis team opens its season today at home. See Sports for a preview of this year's team and the team's schedule. Also, the Lady Knights fall to FIU.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 34, January 17, 1989

Central Florida Future

Colbourn reduces fee increase proposal; Comparison of university athletic fees; Students praise increase; New UCF chief of police to attack parking problem; SPORTS: UCF men's and women's basketball teams both lost games last week. Also, a new weightlifting facility has been opened in the gym. The Dome has been refurbished.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 33, January 12, 1989

Central Florida Future

Experts shoo bats from Education building; How Not To Get Rabies; Winter break parking lot resurfacing has smooth finish; Martin Luther King Day; SPORTS: The women's basketball team won its first conference game of the season.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 32, January 10, 1989

Central Florida Future

Students still learning of campus dangers; Experts give advice on managing your college schedule.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 31, January 5, 1989

Central Florida Future

Minority groups fume over budget allocation; Greek expansion delayed (photo); Environmental Society to recycle cans, paper.

The Relationship Of Corporate Fitness To Absenteeism And Health Care Cost, Shawn J. Mcgahey

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

Interest in corporate fitness is increasing. In this study, absenteeism rates and health care costs were measured for 12 months before and 12 months after implementation of a corporate fitness class. It was hypothesized that those who participate in the fitness program would have lower absenteeism rates and health care costs. It was also hypothesized that lifestyle factors would be significantly related to the decision to participate in the fitness program and to absenteeism.

Results showed no significant relationship between program participation and absenteeism. Also, it was found that average health care costs were lower before the program intervention and …

A Rating Of Doctoral Programs In Selected Areas Of Theatre: 1987--1988, Renee Edwards, Kittie Watson, Larry L. Barker

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article reports the results of a national survey evaluating perceived quality of doctoral programs in theatre. Members of two professional associations were asked to rate programs in areas including history and criticism, performance theory, production and performance, theatre for young audiences, dramatic literature, playwriting, and overall quality. The study also collected rankings of top programs and examined the bases of evaluation such as familiarity with faculty, graduates, administrators, publications, and hearsay. Results show that familiarity with faculty and graduates was the most frequently cited basis for ratings, and confidence in evaluations was linked to direct knowledge rather than hearsay. …

Research Grants And Their Role In Promotion And Tenure, Bert E. Bradley

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article investigates faculty attitudes toward the role of research grants in promotion and tenure decisions. A survey of tenured professors in a liberal arts college was conducted to assess whether grants should substitute for, supplement, or carry equal weight with publications. Results show that most faculty opposed substituting grants for publications or basing promotion solely on grants. Respondents emphasized that grants are a means to enable research rather than an end in themselves, and that scholarly publications remain the primary indicator of academic contribution. Some faculty supported partial credit for grants when they resulted in publications or significant research …

Aca News

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This news update announces leadership changes and organizational developments within the Association for Communication Administration. Highlights include the installation of a new president and president-elect, election of three new members to the Executive Committee, and appointment of a replacement member due to a resignation. The bulletin also provides information on recent manuscript submissions, lists referees for the previous year, and outlines upcoming ACA-sponsored programs at regional conventions. These updates reflect ongoing efforts to strengthen leadership, expand professional engagement, and maintain active participation across affiliated associations.

A Rating Of Doctoral Programs In Selected Areas Of Mass Communication: 1987--1988, Kittie W. Watson, Renee Edwards, Larry L. Barker

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article reports findings from a national survey evaluating perceptions of doctoral program quality in mass communication. The study employed peer ratings from members of two professional associations to assess programs across ten areas, including research methodology, media effects, broadcasting, journalism, public relations, advertising, and overall quality. Results provide comparative rankings of programs, offering insight into how doctoral training in mass communication is perceived by academic peers. The analysis considers bases for evaluation such as familiarity with faculty, graduates, and publications, as well as the role of hearsay in shaping judgments. While noting limitations related to sample size and the …

Top Published Authors In Communication Studies 1915--1985, Nancy F. Burroughs, Diane Christophel, J. Cole Ady, Elizabeth A. Mcgreal

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article presents a historical analysis of publication productivity in communication studies between 1915 and 1985. Using the Index to Journals in Communication Studies Through 1985, the study identifies the top published authors in the field and examines patterns of scholarly output across seventy-one years. Results reveal that fewer than one percent of authors produced a disproportionately large share of publications, with the top group contributing nearly fourteen percent of all articles. The analysis highlights gender disparities, noting only a small number of women among the most prolific authors, while also documenting shifts in doctoral training institutions over time. The …

Evaluating Grant In The Promotion And Tenure Process: The Perspective Of A Faculty Member, David Appleby

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article critiques the growing emphasis on grant funding as a measure of faculty productivity in promotion and tenure evaluations. It describes how increasing administrative pressure to pursue grants risks narrowing definitions of scholarship, privileging fundable projects, and undervaluing significant research that may not attract external support. The discussion highlights tensions between academic values and financial imperatives, noting how reliance on funding can distort research priorities, create inequities across disciplines, and reduce attention to teaching and intellectual development. Examples illustrate the consequences of equating grantsmanship with research excellence, including a shift toward projects designed primarily for fundability. The article argues …

Report From The President, Robert M. Smith

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This report marks the Association’s transition from an emerging to a mature national organization in communication arts and sciences. It reflects on the leadership that guided the Association’s development, highlights the appointment of a new Executive Director, and acknowledges the relocation of the National Office. Emphasis is placed on continuity, service to members, and the collective commitment of officers and membership to support future growth and success.

The Department Chair As Responsible Academic Leader: A Competency--Based Perspective, Randy Y. Hirokawa, J. Kevin Barge, Samuel L. Becker, Judith L. Sutherland

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article presents a competency-based perspective on academic leadership, focusing on the role of department chairs in higher education. It critiques traditional trait, style, and functional approaches to leadership for their limitations in explaining how chairs contribute to departmental effectiveness. The study reports faculty perceptions of nineteen competencies necessary for effective leadership, which cluster into four categories: resource management, climate management, image management, and faculty development. Findings indicate that these competencies are generalizable across different academic units and strongly predict perceptions of leadership effectiveness. The discussion emphasizes the chair’s role as a mediator between faculty and administration, requiring skills that …

Twenty Years Of Research By And About Women In Major Communication Journals: 1967--1986, Pamela J. Cooper, Lea P. Stewart, Sheryl A. Friedley

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article analyzes the presence of women and gender-related topics in major communication journals over a twenty-year period from 1967 to 1986. The study examines authorship patterns, the proportion of articles focusing on communication and gender, and the participation of men and women in gender-related scholarship. Findings show that while men authored the majority of articles during this period, the proportion of female authorship steadily increased, along with co-authorship between men and women. Approximately four percent of published articles addressed communication and gender, with contributions from both male and female scholars. The analysis suggests that blind review policies and broader …

Evaluating Grants In The Promotion And Tenure Process: Perspectives Of A Chief Academic Officer, Elisabeth A. Zinser

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article considers the role of extramural funding in faculty evaluation and its implications for promotion and tenure. It reviews the growing diversity of funding sources, including government, corporate, and foundation support, and identifies economic, technological, and institutional pressures that have increased emphasis on external grants. The discussion acknowledges the benefits of additional resources but cautions against risks such as external influence over research agendas, restrictions on publication, and erosion of academic values. It argues that funding should not substitute for achievements in teaching or scholarship, but rather serve as evidence of professional recognition and academic citizenship. Recommendations emphasize balancing …

Grantsmanship And Tenure, Robert R. Smith

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article examines the relationship between grant activity and faculty evaluation, focusing on its role in promotion and tenure. It situates grant-seeking within the historical adaptability of universities, noting that institutions have long balanced financial necessity with the preservation of academic values. The discussion emphasizes that while universities increasingly pursue external support, traditional measures of achievement such as publications and creative work remain central to long-term advancement. Grants are portrayed as useful when they facilitate research, teaching, or creative activity, but limited in value if disconnected from scholarly outcomes. Disciplinary differences are highlighted, with sciences relying heavily on funding to …

Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 30, December 6, 1988

Central Florida Future

Battle waged over fee increase; Students protest fee in the form of petitions; Special Report The Athletic Fee Increase; McDowell defends per credit hour proposal; Phone poll: majority against fee; Florida state lottery cuts the university a cool million; History department chair to step down.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 29, December 1, 1988

Central Florida Future

CEBA II benefits all, especially deans; New proposal wants to raise athletic fee; New dorm may soon be here; Funds for Pell Grants decrease.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 28, November 29, 1988

Central Florida Future

Many at UCF must take drug tests; Fine arts to grow with new facility; Vending machine proceeds fund what Florida won't; Spring registration to be made easier.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 27, November 22, 1988

Central Florida Future

State, lender in financial aid brouhaha; Vandals give UCF expensive headache; Registration Information; Longtime prof to resign; OPINION: The Board of Regents wants to raise tuition 14.7 percent next year -what can students do about this?Also, a member of the Athletic Fee Committee speaks out in Letters. New track, field facilities to start construction in '89.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 26, November 17, 1988

Central Florida Future

New track, field facilities to start construction in '89; UCF hosts AIDS event; A shanty for all causes; Seminar offers help for dull advertising.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 25, November 15, 1988

Central Florida Future

Florida tuition races ahead to catch-up; Greeks blasted for racism; UCF grants gay club updated charter.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 24, November 10, 1988

Central Florida Future

Anti-CIA protests unfold at schools; Grad gets 'U.S. News' job; Signs of the times: Rules on banners are laxly enforced at UCF; Newspaper draws fire for inciting violence.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 23, November 8, 1988

Central Florida Future

Republicans sweep mock election; Orange County Voters; The Amendment 10 war; Work is progressing on UCF Alumni Plaza (photo); Weight dome to be improved.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 22, November 3, 1988

Central Florida Future

FSA calls for a 0% tuition hike in '89; Fall brings an upgrade to UCF's honors program; Student water-skies her way to an honor.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 21 No. 21, November 1, 1988

Central Florida Future

Right and Left debate the issues; Library needs funds to lengthen hours; State names UCF dean to education panel.