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The Department Chair As An Agent Of Change, Edward L. Mcglone Apr 1987

The Department Chair As An Agent Of Change, Edward L. Mcglone

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This essay explores the department chair’s role as an agent of change within academic institutions. It examines the nature of organizational change, highlighting that it often occurs when departments themselves are ready rather than when leaders desire it. The discussion reviews the complex and varied expectations of the chair’s position, dispelling myths about charisma, workaholism, and “honeymoon” periods as prerequisites for effectiveness. Instead, effective leadership is described as grounded in intelligence, interpersonal skill, humor, and the ability to cultivate a supportive environment. The essay emphasizes that chairs cannot enact change unilaterally but must recognize readiness, build consensus, and create conditions …

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Running An Intern Program: A Faculty View, R. Wayne Pace Apr 1987

Running An Intern Program: A Faculty View, R. Wayne Pace

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article examines the role of faculty in designing and administering effective internship programs in higher education. Pace argues that internships are not merely supplemental experiences but integral to a career-oriented curriculum that emphasizes application of knowledge across disciplines. Drawing on philosophical approaches to education and insights from Peter Drucker, the article highlights how programs organized around application better prepare students for the interdisciplinary nature of professional work. From a faculty perspective, running a strong internship program requires three critical investments: (1) implementing a career curriculum that culminates in student portfolios; (2) preparing students through resumes, applications, site analyses, and …

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A Response To Assessment, Pamela J. Cooper Apr 1987

A Response To Assessment, Pamela J. Cooper

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This response piece engages with ongoing discussions of assessment and value-added testing in speech communication education. While affirming the necessity of assessment to ensure disciplinary credibility, it raises critical questions about how competence is defined, whether economic models such as value-added learning are appropriate for communication, and whether assessment should emphasize process as well as product. Concerns are also raised about the feasibility of implementing costly instruments like the ACT Speaking Skills Assessment and the CCAI without institutional support. The argument emphasizes that communication is a creative, individual, and process-oriented activity that risks being constrained by overly linear models of …

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Alternatives For Salary Advancement And Promotion, Lynn K. Wells Apr 1987

Alternatives For Salary Advancement And Promotion, Lynn K. Wells

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article critiques conventional salary advancement systems in higher education, particularly merit pay debates and degree- or credit-based scales, for their tendency to undermine faculty initiative and professional growth. As an alternative, it outlines portfolio-based models of evaluation that incorporate diverse forms of faculty achievement, including curriculum development, research and writing, grants, artistic performance, and community service. The discussion emphasizes the role of joint faculty–administration committees, clear evaluative procedures, and structured timelines in ensuring fairness and consistency. Drawing on examples from multiple institutions, the article demonstrates how broadened criteria for advancement can more effectively promote professional development and institutional quality …

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Promotion, Tenure, And Merit Decisions At Colorado State University, G. Jack Gravlee Apr 1987

Promotion, Tenure, And Merit Decisions At Colorado State University, G. Jack Gravlee

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article provides a detailed account of promotion, tenure, and merit procedures at Colorado State University. Advancement is shown to depend primarily on published research, which carries greater weight than teaching or service in faculty evaluations. The analysis specifies the hierarchy of publication types, the documentation required, and the multi-level review process leading to tenure and promotion decisions. Differences in faculty adaptation to these standards are noted, particularly between newer faculty oriented toward research productivity and mid-career faculty trained under earlier, less stringent expectations. The paper concludes with projections concerning faculty turnover and policy changes, emphasizing the institution’s continuing prioritization …

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Making It In Academe: Advice To Young Faculty, Bob Yowell Apr 1987

Making It In Academe: Advice To Young Faculty, Bob Yowell

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article offers guidance for new faculty members seeking to establish successful academic careers, particularly in theatre and related fields. The discussion emphasizes the importance of appropriate academic credentials, realistic expectations regarding salary, and strategies for navigating institutional culture. It warns against association with negative colleagues, underscores the need for sustained motivation in teaching and production, and highlights the value of balancing creative work with research and service. Practical considerations such as understanding tenure procedures, building relationships with senior faculty, and contributing to departmental governance are presented as central to long-term success. The article concludes that persistence, professional engagement, and …

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Advice To Young Faculty, Jack Wann Apr 1987

Advice To Young Faculty, Jack Wann

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article provides guidance for new faculty members pursuing careers in theatre education. It emphasizes the importance of commitment to the profession, noting that success depends less on innate talent than on openness, energy, and flexibility. The discussion advises young faculty to focus on substantive work—teaching, directing, research, and professional engagement—rather than on political or social distractions within academic life. It further suggests reframing challenges as opportunities for constructive projects, thereby maintaining productivity and avoiding cynicism. The article concludes that sustained enthusiasm, professional activity, and a commitment to teaching and creative practice are central to long-term academic success.

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Determining How Well Graduates Are Prepared For The Real World, Bob Bohiken Apr 1987

Determining How Well Graduates Are Prepared For The Real World, Bob Bohiken

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This study describes an effort to evaluate the preparation of communication graduates at Northwest Missouri State University for professional employment. Surveys were administered to recent graduates and their immediate supervisors to assess employment patterns, adequacy of training, application of coursework to job responsibilities, and continuing professional development. Separate instruments were designed for general speech communication, organizational communication, public relations, and speech/theatre education graduates. Response rates were 35% for graduates and 20% for supervisors. Results did not yield consensus on specific program strengths or weaknesses but provided baseline data and a viable evaluation method. The study concludes that systematic feedback from …

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Aca News Apr 1987

Aca News

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

In 1987, the Association for Communication Administration announced six candidates for its Executive Committee, with elections scheduled for the fall and terms beginning January 1988. The slate represented administrators and faculty from a range of institutions, disciplines, and leadership experiences. Candidate statements emphasized challenges in balancing departmental needs with service to broader academic communities, the importance of fostering professional networks, and the role of ACA in supporting reflective leadership and collaboration across communication fields. Proposals included expanding services to new communication disciplines, strengthening ties with related associations, improving data collection on trends in communication education, and promoting integrative approaches to …

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Objective Characteristics Of Graduate Programs In Speech Communication, Renee Edwards, Elliott Pood Apr 1987

Objective Characteristics Of Graduate Programs In Speech Communication, Renee Edwards, Elliott Pood

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This study established baseline data for graduate programs in speech communication across the United States, offering administrators a foundation for comparison and evaluation. Using survey responses from 82 institutions—37 master’s-only and 30 doctoral programs—the research documented program size, faculty characteristics, salaries, research productivity, assistantship support, and available concentrations. Results indicated substantial variation among programs but clear differences between master’s and doctoral institutions: doctoral programs tended to be housed at larger universities, employed more faculty, offered higher salaries, produced more publications, and provided greater financial support to students. The data underscored the importance of such benchmarking for departmental identity, administrative decision-making, …

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The Other Side Of New Technology For The Theatre, Richard R. Ranta Apr 1987

The Other Side Of New Technology For The Theatre, Richard R. Ranta

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article explores the benefits and challenges of adopting advanced technologies in university theatre programs. It outlines the extensive use of computerized lighting systems, digital recording equipment, synthesizers, video facilities, and computer terminals to enhance productions and instruction. While such innovations expand creative possibilities and encourage interdisciplinary collaboration, they also bring significant concerns about long-term maintenance, staffing, and training. The discussion emphasizes that acquisition costs are often easier to secure than operational support, and that departments must carefully plan for upkeep, security, and backup systems. Ultimately, technology is described as a powerful tool that should enhance, rather than overshadow, artistic …

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How Effectively Can Speech Communication Instructors Be Trained To Develop Value-Added Skills In Their Students?, Robert C. Dick Apr 1987

How Effectively Can Speech Communication Instructors Be Trained To Develop Value-Added Skills In Their Students?, Robert C. Dick

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article addresses whether speech communication instructors can be effectively trained to develop “value-added” skills in their students—measurable improvements in oral communication across the undergraduate experience. The discussion situates value-added testing within broader debates about accountability in higher education, noting legislative pressures and institutional experiments with longitudinal assessment. Dick argues that such testing can provide evidence of teaching effectiveness and reinforce the discipline’s claims about skill development. The paper explores advantages, including greater public confidence and faculty-driven assessment, as well as concerns about punitive misuse, oversimplification, and standardized teaching pressures. Examples of assessment instruments, such as the Communication Competency Assessment …

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Standards For Promotion, Tenure, And Merit Decisions, Ronald R. Young Apr 1987

Standards For Promotion, Tenure, And Merit Decisions, Ronald R. Young

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article addresses the complexities of promotion, tenure, and merit decisions in higher education, emphasizing the variability of criteria across institutions and even within campuses. While teaching, scholarship, and service remain the standard categories, their definitions, relative weight, and assessment methods differ widely, creating uncertainty for faculty and administrators alike. The discussion highlights how personal commitments and oral statements by administrators often conflict with the institutional memory, which rests solely on written records. To ensure fairness and consistency, the argument stresses the importance of documenting expectations, criteria, and evaluations in writing, thereby protecting both faculty and institutions. Ultimately, clear, written …

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And These Few Precepts In Thy Memory...., Charlotte J. Headrick Apr 1987

And These Few Precepts In Thy Memory...., Charlotte J. Headrick

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article offers structured advice to junior faculty entering academic careers in theatre. The discussion emphasizes the need to balance personal integrity with institutional expectations, particularly in relation to tenure and promotion. It highlights the importance of understanding departmental and institutional criteria early, documenting scholarly and creative work, and engaging in professional organizations at state, regional, and national levels. Attention is given to the pressures on theatre faculty to validate their contributions within broader university contexts, often by working harder and producing more than colleagues in other disciplines. Additional guidance includes maintaining professionalism in interpersonal relations, approaching colleagues with cooperation …

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Programs In Organizational Communication And Public Relations, Robert Ross Apr 1987

Programs In Organizational Communication And Public Relations, Robert Ross

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This study reports findings from a survey of members of the International Communication Association’s Organizational Division regarding the status of organizational communication and public relations programs in higher education. Data from seventy-nine respondents indicate that relatively few institutions offer full baccalaureate degrees in these areas, with most providing emphases or cognates within broader communication or journalism programs. Content analysis of definitions shows organizational communication conceived as encompassing all communication processes contributing to organizational functioning, while public relations is framed as boundary-spanning communication directed primarily toward external publics. Curricular patterns reveal overlap in courses such as public speaking, interpersonal, and small …

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Do Students Repay High Grades With High Evaluations? An Old Question Revisited, Bena H. Harper Apr 1987

Do Students Repay High Grades With High Evaluations? An Old Question Revisited, Bena H. Harper

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This study investigates whether students reward lenient grading with higher course and instructor evaluations. The research examined data from fourteen graduate teaching assistants and 1,335 students enrolled in the basic hybrid speech course at Oklahoma State University across the 1983–1984 academic year. Grades awarded by instructors were compared with mean student evaluations of both the instructor and the course. While significant differences were found between the grade distributions of easier and harder graders, no significant differences emerged in corresponding instructor or course evaluation scores. These findings suggest that although grading practices vary, higher grades do not automatically result in more …

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 19 No. 54, March 31, 1987 Mar 1987

Central Florida Future, Vol. 19 No. 54, March 31, 1987

Central Florida Future

Greeks kick off fellowship; College faculty discuss latest salary concerns; Music goes high-tech at UCF lab; News: crime problems small; Group slows liberal attack; Faculty salaries rise, but not for all; Interest groups deal wit attacks; [college] Officials accused of crimes; Opinion: Baby M court case may set future for surrogate mothers; The Kamikaze columnist: More on the poll, assorted tidbits (by Don Wittenkind); Health Bolt (presented by the UCF Student Health and Wellness Center); The main event: Chris the Creek's picks (by Chris Richcreek); Quick [Bernard] Ford ready, for school, [football] season (with photo); Sports.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 19 No. 53, March 26, 1987 Mar 1987

Central Florida Future, Vol. 19 No. 53, March 26, 1987

Central Florida Future

Student government election update (with photo of candidates: Roy Reid, J.J. Mondato, David La Tour, John Grocke); Sour lemons sweeten D.C. lobbying efforts; Credit Union expands off-campus (with photo); News: MSU denies dangers after 5 sexual attacks; Opinion: Reid and Mandato are better choices for SG positions; Future world: A different view of the candidates (by Chris Richcreek); The other side of nowhere: Why we dropped out of the race (by Tim Ball); Sports; Confetti: The entertainment and feature supplement of the Central Florida Future.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 19 No. 52, March 24, 1987 Mar 1987

Central Florida Future, Vol. 19 No. 52, March 24, 1987

Central Florida Future

Address problems continue at UCF; Wittekind and Stephenson nominated for positions [for the positions of editor in chief and business manager of The Central Florida Future]; News: Takeover bid haunts liberal paper; [Apartheid] Protests to increase during spring months; Racial incidents [on college campuses] raising tensions; Opinion: Religion suffering from too much media exposure; The Kamikaze columnist: Christian survey will be misleading (by Don Wittenkind); Health Bolt (presented by the UCF Student Health and Wellness Center); Sports.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 19 No. 51, March 12, 1987 Mar 1987

Central Florida Future, Vol. 19 No. 51, March 12, 1987

Central Florida Future

SG presidential election has only one official candidate; Proposed federal cuts total $10 million at UCF; Auto inspections may be returning (with photo); News: College sued by playwright, production of play banned; Colleges examine dating policy; Opinion: Presidential race gets candidates, may be interesting; The other side of nowhere: The Creek and roach approach (by Tim Ball); Behind the scenes: Uncontested election an SG plot (by Victoria Sorzano); Sports; Confetti: The entertainment and feature supplement of the Central Florida Future.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 19 No. 50, March 10, 1987 Mar 1987

Central Florida Future, Vol. 19 No. 50, March 10, 1987

Central Florida Future

Drinking age among reasons for change in spring break; AIDS may not scare students; News: Ohio State in uproar over Reagan; Texas collegians may share inmate quarters; News clips; Opinion: Justice wins battle in one court case but falls in another; The Kamikaze columnist: Car talk and a message for SG (by Don Wittenkind); Around the corner: A sorrowful partier examines life (by Jan Lowe); Sports.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 19 No. 49, March 5, 1987 Mar 1987

Central Florida Future, Vol. 19 No. 49, March 5, 1987

Central Florida Future

SG conference looks at rip-offs, cutbacks in aid; Police growth improves service; Foreign campuses protest admissions, funding reforms; News: Fraternities under fire for various violations; 'Safe sex' spurs condom use [National Condom Week]; Opinion: [SG] Presidential race will be awfully dull with only one ticket; The other side of nowhere: Break approaches, prez for hire (by Tim Ball); Behind the scenes: J .J. finally makes the headlines (by Victoria Sorzano); Sports: Men's Basketball the year in review; Confetti: The entertainment and feature supplement of the Central Florida Future.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 19 No. 48, March 3, 1987 Mar 1987

Central Florida Future, Vol. 19 No. 48, March 3, 1987

Central Florida Future

New withdraw policy allows for later drop; Visiting prof [Dr. Fay Zwicky] to recite poetic works; News: Reagan cuts spark little student debate; Fall tuition rise to be higher than inflation; Loan change causes fund raising; Slightly off campus; Opinion: some helpful tips on how to publish your information; The main event: Harvard who? We're on top now! (by Chris Richcreek); Health Bolt (presented by the UCF Student Health and Wellness Center); Surf club rides to number one ranking (with photos); Sports.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 19 No. 47, February 26, 1987 Feb 1987

Central Florida Future, Vol. 19 No. 47, February 26, 1987

Central Florida Future

Kirkpatrick asks for aid in teaching professors English; Organizations prepare as SG makes budget; News: Some colleges keep "Amerasians" out; Researchers rush for bucks; Opinion: Out with the old, in with the new computer system; The other side of nowhere: Herman on the state of UCF(by Tim Ball); Behind the scenes: Is she the conformist columnist? (by Victoria Sorzano); Sports: Confetti: The entertainment and feature supplement of the Central Florida Future.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 19 No. 46, February 24, 1987 Feb 1987

Central Florida Future, Vol. 19 No. 46, February 24, 1987

Central Florida Future

UCF programmers log impressive win; Lecture on Judaism's history (with photo of Dr. Barry Mesch); News: New Mexico's tuition plan: a surcharge on skills? Financial problems kill college assassin game; Slightly off campus; Opinion: Consequences make choices much easier; The Kamikaze columnist: Ethics? It's all Greek to this student (by Don Wittenkind); Health Bolt (presented by the UCF Student Health and Wellness Center); Sports.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 19 No. 45, February 19, 1987 Feb 1987

Central Florida Future, Vol. 19 No. 45, February 19, 1987

Central Florida Future

Police a hard working bunch (with photos of UCF Officer Jay Padgett ); Violent crimes committed on the UCF Campus; News: Liquor flows a bit more freely on campuses; UCF cadets train for ROTC Challenge (with photo); Opinion: The computer apple of our eye: our new system has arrived; The other side of nowhere: Just who is this Phil guy, anyway?(by Tim Ball); Future world: Ode to the old computer system (by Chris Richcreek); Health Bolt (presented by the UCF Student Health and Wellness Center); Sports: Increase in athletic fees provide hope; The [UCF] Athletic Department's Budget; Confetti: The entertainment …

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 19 No. 44, February 17, 1987 Feb 1987

Central Florida Future, Vol. 19 No. 44, February 17, 1987

Central Florida Future

Sinkhole seminar draws scientists from 9 nations (with photos); Concerts change UCF's style (with photos of The Beach Boys performing at UCFs 1986 homecoming); Omega Beta Beta: new frat on UCF campus; News: Activist's divestiture guidelines; Apartheid's foes reach crossroads; Editorial: Charity in Trouble: Not even gumballs are safe these days; Future world: Back to the past with The Future (by Chris Richcreek); Letters: Where do I go? (by Anna Swartz)

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 19 No. 43, February 12, 1987 Feb 1987

Central Florida Future, Vol. 19 No. 43, February 12, 1987

Central Florida Future

New rules for GSL aid change student eligibility; Conference centers on disaster aid; Newly crowned Miss UCF uses prize money for school (with photo of Miss UCF, Traci Wixon); News: "Laboratory" newspapers fight censors; Workshops help with new [financial] aid rules; News clips: Appointment [Dr. J. Edward Neighbor]; Miami U. student paper says ad by Playboy photographer is offensive; Athletic's budget spending to exceed $1.7 million; McDowell views debt as a mortgage; Opinion: Elevators, copiers and other problems that students face; The other side of nowhere: Look out, the animals are mad (by Tim Ball); Valentine hints for one and …

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 19 No. 42, February 10, 1987 Feb 1987

Central Florida Future, Vol. 19 No. 42, February 10, 1987

Central Florida Future

Knight merchandise still a dark subject; Foreign study program examines exotic culture; Army ROTC upgrades UCF program; News: Critic choose to chastise "Amerikan" propaganda; Tuition grows with computers; Health Bolt (presented by the UCF Student Health and Wellness Center); Opinion: Police to spare, the photo was run 'cause it was cute; Future world: A trial experience in Orlando (by Chris Richcreek); Hoopla: Put blame on the boss (by Al McGuire); Sports.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 19 No. 41, February 5, 1987 Feb 1987

Central Florida Future, Vol. 19 No. 41, February 5, 1987

Central Florida Future

66 percent of tickets issued on Libra Drive; Texas corporation [Rediffusion Simulations] helps fund UCF engineering chair; News: Gov't. budget cuts may affect enrollment; College kids pay earlier; Black scholars become "raceless" at predominantly white schools; Opinion: Philippine islands are heading towards success; The other side of nowhere: [Tim] Ball visits Oviedo's hot dog man (by Tim Ball) Future world: The honest police department? (by Chris Richcreek); Confetti: The entertainment and feature supplement of the Central Florida Future.

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