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A President Interprets The Roles And Powers Of The Ideal Chair, Donald N. Dedmon Apr 1985

A President Interprets The Roles And Powers Of The Ideal Chair, Donald N. Dedmon

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article presents a university president’s perspective on the centrality of the department chair’s role in higher education. It argues that the chairship is the most critical and often most ambiguously defined position in the academic hierarchy, given its decisive influence over personnel actions, recruitment, evaluation, and the daily functioning of academic units. The discussion emphasizes housekeeping responsibilities as essential foundations, followed by three domains in which effective chairs are indispensable. First, strong chairs excel at recruiting faculty and students, shaping departmental quality through strategic appointments. Second, they make timely and well documented personnel decisions, particularly regarding evaluation, retention, and …

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The Ideal Dean: Appropriate And Inappropriate Uses Of Power, Richard R. Ranta Apr 1985

The Ideal Dean: Appropriate And Inappropriate Uses Of Power, Richard R. Ranta

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the powers vested in a dean and the conditions under which those powers may be used responsibly or irresponsibly. It identifies multiple forms of power, including rule making, budget control, communication, discretionary funding, staffing, curriculum development, leadership by example, and integrative coordination. Appropriate use of these powers is characterized by openness, consultation, clear procedures, and alignment with institutional goals. Inappropriate use involves secrecy, favoritism, short term expediency, or actions that undermine academic standards and collegial trust. The article argues that the dean’s effectiveness depends on fairness, accessibility, and the ability to unite diverse …

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A President Interprets The Roles And Powers Of The Ideal Dean, Donald W. Zacharias Apr 1985

A President Interprets The Roles And Powers Of The Ideal Dean, Donald W. Zacharias

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article presents a presidential perspective on the responsibilities and qualities that define an ideal dean. It organizes these expectations into four areas: academic and professional standing, relations with faculty and chairs, relations with students, and relations with other administrators. The ideal dean demonstrates professional visibility, leadership in curriculum and research, broad institutional experience, and credibility within the academic community. In working with faculty, the dean cultivates rapport, ensures fairness in governance, distributes resources transparently, and maintains high standards in teaching and scholarship. Effective deans also engage with students through teaching, advising oversight, and recruitment. Administratively, deans are expected to …

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Ideal Interactive Roles Of Chairs And Deans, Jon Whitmore Apr 1985

Ideal Interactive Roles Of Chairs And Deans, Jon Whitmore

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article examines the collaborative relationship between chairs and deans, arguing that effective administration depends on open communication, shared responsibility, and mutual awareness of constraints. It identifies common barriers to productive interaction, including territorialism and limited communication. The article proposes a model in which deans guide and mentor chairs, while chairs offer grounded departmental insight, creating a reciprocal advisory relationship. It distinguishes the differing scopes of authority and responsibility held by chairs and deans and argues that alignment of goals requires systematic dialogue and coordinated planning. Evaluation is presented as a mutual process in which each party provides constructive feedback …

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A Nation At Risk: One Year After, R. R. Allen Apr 1985

A Nation At Risk: One Year After, R. R. Allen

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article examines the impact of the National Commission on Excellence in Education’s report on the perceived decline in American educational quality. It begins by noting the unusual public visibility achieved by the report and reviews the indicators of national risk identified by the Commission, including declining achievement scores, functional illiteracy among adolescents, and widespread remedial instruction across higher education, the military, and industry. The article then surveys potential causes of this decline, ranging from weak graduation and admissions requirements to inadequate teacher preparation, poor instructional materials, insufficient parental support, and diminished professional morale. The discussion shifts to the responsibilities …

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Auditioning, Robert E. Ankrom Apr 1985

Auditioning, Robert E. Ankrom

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article describes the development of a structured audition training course designed to prepare graduating acting students for professional auditions in major theatre centers. It begins by identifying the widespread problem that talented students often lack knowledge of professional audition practices, despite strong performance training. The essay outlines the creation of an auditioning class limited to advanced students and organized around a culminating trip to New York, where participants experience actual audition environments. The course includes instruction in self evaluation, type identification, professional photographs and resumes, monologue preparation, sight readings, and interview techniques. Additional components address appropriate attire, vocal and …

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 17 No. 26, March 29, 1985 Mar 1985

Central Florida Future, Vol. 17 No. 26, March 29, 1985

Central Florida Future

Presidential race gets moving (with photos of Tom Green, Carlos Payas, John Gill and Andrea Darner); Bush stresses grass roots; AROUND UCF: UCF ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP; UCF People: SEA TURTLE PROGRAM; New investigator to can crooks; Learn the ropes of real estate (with photo of Richard Fryer); Mandatory seat belt laws gain support; Opinion: Dispel the paradox of sheep; Sports: Player of the Week (with photo of Vince Cangelosi); Knights deflate Gators; Coaches still in the running for Oviedo. Includes insets: The Futile. The Futile: Futile office bombed; Going to an X-Rated Movie is a thrill; Saban returns to UCF (with …

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 17 No. 25, March 22, 1985 Mar 1985

Central Florida Future, Vol. 17 No. 25, March 22, 1985

Central Florida Future

Allegations hit Sanchez (with photo); Senate budget bags over a million bucks (with graphics); Spring race for SG [Student Government] president is on; AROUND UCF: SPEECH SCHEDULED; UCF People: PROFESSOR AIDS BREATHLESS; New investigator plans to can crooks; Opinion: University needs lesson in PR; 300 wins for Coach Bergman; Player of the Week (with photo of Tim Barker); Jockville saga continues at UCF; Women's tennis downs Eckerd for 1st win; Hackey Sack, a warmup for all sports; Knights baseballΓǪ; Georgetown: tourney favorite; UCF scores 38 runs in 2 games. Confetti: How do they survive? New York City bums; Radio controlled …

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 17 No. 24, March 8, 1985 Mar 1985

Central Florida Future, Vol. 17 No. 24, March 8, 1985

Central Florida Future

Tuition increases left in limbo (with photo of GOV. BOB GRAHAM); DOT to study Alafaya for improvement: Relief for commuters; Area to get a new look (with map); AROUND UCF: KNIGHTS IN ENGLAND; UCF People: NAVY BOUND; Students learn about health at UCF fair; Technical writing conference bridges the gap; New organization for hispanics at UCF; Development threatens black hammock; Opinion: A Spring Break lament...; Sports: Player of the Week (with photo of Russ Schenk); Knights 3-0 vs. Rattlers; Small Knight wrestling team fares well at regionals; Orlando Renegades to face Birmingham; Confetti: The freeze did more than kill trees …

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 17 No. 23, March 1, 1985 Mar 1985

Central Florida Future, Vol. 17 No. 23, March 1, 1985

Central Florida Future

New businesses bring new growth: Shell Co. brings The Quadrangle; Stunted growth fuels traffic problems (with map); Students may get more voice (with photo of Carlos Payas); AROUND UCF: SUMMER TRIPS; AROUND FLORIDA: AID TO AFRICA; Senate decries tuition hike; Alumni office needs support; Opinion: Restructure traffic appeals committee to serve justice; Sports: McDowell signs 17; Player of the Week (with photo of Terry Keene); Controversy not tolerated at WKIS-AM; Four Knight wrestlers to go to regionals; Ladies tennis winless after five games; Lavender: an inspiration for UCF Cagers (with photo of Dennis Lavender); Confetti: George Takei (with photo); TV …

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 17 No. 22, February 22, 1985 Feb 1985

Central Florida Future, Vol. 17 No. 22, February 22, 1985

Central Florida Future

Senators stay put, party bill passes; Nelson discusses aerospace research; Waldron captures crown in Miss UCF pageant; AROUND UCF: SUMMER STUDY; AROUND AMERICA: CAMPUS LOTTERIES; Competition abounds at engineering fair; Rick Good enough to man top financial aid post; Opinion: What is College of Business its students; Sports: Rollins rolls over; Player of the Week( with photo of Russel Manion); UCF's Lady Cagers treated unfairly by pollsters; Golsteyn to QB Renegades; Kruzek named UCF offensive coordinator; Bergman's coaching fosters development; Confetti: None of the Above; WHAM!on top again; Poland rocks; Dining out on a budget: where to go; Teaching children …

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 17 No. 21, February 15, 1985 Feb 1985

Central Florida Future, Vol. 17 No. 21, February 15, 1985

Central Florida Future

McCollum favors funds for rebels; Graham stabs students; Senators walk out to save measure; AROUND UCF: ENGINEER FAIR; AROUND AMERICA: ATHLETES RATE ALCOHOL; Conference gives insight into student lobbying; College looks for a few good chairmen; Dormitories may get reserved parking; Opinion: Governor Graham puts the screws to students; Sports: UCF Knights defeat FIT; UCF soccer players receive honors (with photos of Jean Varas and Michelle Akers); Gators defeat Knight baseball team, 9-4; Surfers go to nationals; Going to a Go-Go; Good cast, original plot highlight 'Heaven'; How not to get shot down at bars.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 17 No. 20, February 8, 1985 Feb 1985

Central Florida Future, Vol. 17 No. 20, February 8, 1985

Central Florida Future

UCF pushes to attract minorities; Health Center expands facilities (with photo); UCF engineering ranks second largest in state. AROUND UCF: HONOR SOCIETY NOMINATIONS; AROUND FLORIDA: LACROSSE TOURNY; Senate votes to fund business day; Kiosk bid opening to put construction in motion; Opinion: Reagan budget unsound; Sports: UCF Cagers fall in final second; Player of the Week (with photo of Stan Kimbrough); Lady Knights strive for Twenty; UCF Knight Cagers bring home two more losses; UCF Lady Knights win fourth consecutive. Includes Confetti: The Entertainment and Feature Supplement of the Future. Confetti: Nailing Drunks.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 17 No. 19, February 1, 1985 Feb 1985

Central Florida Future, Vol. 17 No. 19, February 1, 1985

Central Florida Future

UCF sprays sewage; Accidents plague Alafaya; Non-prescription drugs available; AROUND UCF: HEALTH PROGRAM; AROUND FLORIDA: VOTER REGISTRATION; Photography lab improves ventilation; Albrecht says senate needs to get things going; Library houses treasures in special collection; Become senator for a day in model U.S. senate; Opinion: Nobody wins with execution; Sports: Knights sixth win comes with record home crowd (with photo of Chuck Machock); Some sports are not for public discussion; Pat Cucci: UCF'S model athlete/ coach (with photo of Pat Cucci); Central Florida bodybuilder wins; UCF Lady Knights lose all-time low game, 96-64; Crew Challenge raises 900 dollars for M.D.A.; …

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 17 No. 18, January 25, 1985 Jan 1985

Central Florida Future, Vol. 17 No. 18, January 25, 1985

Central Florida Future

Problems dull attendance Orlando CPA appointed as BOR member; High bids delay work on new student center; AROUND UCF: UCF WINS $300,000GRANT; AROUND FLORIDA: ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE SEMINAR; Parking lot pinch puts on the pressure; Florida panther threatened by construction; Health center gets new ideas with new full-time director; Attempts to reduce athletic deficit flop; Senate faces difficulties trying to make quorum; Opinion: Yuppies for activism; Sports: Baptist College Bucs claim overtime victory; McDowell calls students to aid athletic program; Knight player Dan Faison Future Athlete of the Week (with photo of Dan Faison). Includes Confetti: The Entertainment and …

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 17 No. 17, January 18, 1985 Jan 1985

Central Florida Future, Vol. 17 No. 17, January 18, 1985

Central Florida Future

UCF fumbles in money matters; A high price at civic center; UCF lose money with low FTE; Search for new deans approaches a conclusion; AROUND UCF: SAS WANTS YOU; AROUND AMERICA; AROUND FLORIDA: FLORIDA HOSPITAL OPENS; Students march to honor Martin Luther King Jr.; Students fail to learn notetaking skills; Greek members win some, lose some in spring; Cadets shower needy with holiday cheer; Opinion: The personal touch lives; Sports: PIGSKIN PICKS SUPER BOWL XIX SPECIAL EDITION; Susan Patz: B-ball team leader(with photo of Susan Patz); Knights rifle team prepares for winning season; Dolphins end UCF's three game winning streak; …

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 17 No. 16, January 11, 1985 Jan 1985

Central Florida Future, Vol. 17 No. 16, January 11, 1985

Central Florida Future

Cheating hard to stop; Research helps fund engineers. "Student Survival Guide" and "The Movie Magazine" included; AROUND UCF: FOOD FOR THOUGHT; AROUND AMERICA: GIGGLING FOR GOOD HEALTH; Liebler to lead Episcopal ministry(with photo of John Liebler); Food shipments not reaching needy; Opinion: ONLY THE NAMES HAVE CHANGED; LITTERS: Story lacked understanding; Sports: Knights get coach(with photo of Gene McDowell); KNIGHTS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP; USFL marches into 1985 season; Lady Knights power past a hapless UMES team 96-62; APARTMENTS: Good roommates are tough to find; Theaters offer a difference in dining.

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Groupthink Analysis Of The Mayaguez Incident, Lloyd D. Tellefsen Jan 1985

Groupthink Analysis Of The Mayaguez Incident, Lloyd D. Tellefsen

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

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The Effect Of Experimenter's Warmth/ Coldness On Intrinsic Motivation, Phillip N. Guikema Jan 1985

The Effect Of Experimenter's Warmth/ Coldness On Intrinsic Motivation, Phillip N. Guikema

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

Individuals may approach an activity with either intrinsic motivation. Extrinsic motivational orientations are characterized by simplicity and predictability. Intrinsic motivation is characterized by novelty, complexity, and challenge. Task noncontingent rewards, in contrast to task contingent rewards, have been found to maintain or foster increases in intrinsic interest in a task. One explanation of this effect is that additional nonspecific factors like the perceived warmth of the experimenter was positively correlated with the noncontingent reward condition. To test this assumption, second grade subjects played with a game of intermediate complexity in one of four conditions: "cold" instructor with contingent reward, "cold" …

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A Comparison Of Modeling And Instructions On Nonverbal Empathy Behavior In A Simulated Counseling Interview, Robin D. Seipp Jan 1985

A Comparison Of Modeling And Instructions On Nonverbal Empathy Behavior In A Simulated Counseling Interview, Robin D. Seipp

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

The relative contribution of modeling and instructions as methods for training counselors in nonverbal empathy was assessed in a 2 X 3 factorial design employing two instruction conditions (Instructions and No Instructions) and three modeling conditions (High Nonverbal Empathy Model, Low Nonverbal Empathy Model, and No Model). Six groups of subjects were presented with the six different combinations of the above conditions and were then asked to conduct a 15-minute interview with a "client." It was predicted that those viewing the High Nonverbal Empathy Model would exhibit higher nonverbal empathy responses in the interview. It was also predicted that instructions …

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The Content Of Children's Toy And Food Commercials: Another Look., Dennis G. Ray Jan 1985

The Content Of Children's Toy And Food Commercials: Another Look., Dennis G. Ray

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

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The Problem Of Publication: A Response, Donald H. Ecroyd Jan 1985

The Problem Of Publication: A Response, Donald H. Ecroyd

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This response essay addresses the increasing pressure on communication faculty to publish in refereed venues as part of tenure and promotion review. It situates publication within a changing academic environment marked by tighter budgets, greater competition for journal space, and heightened scrutiny of scholarly output. Drawing on the perspective of a journal editor, the essay notes that professional journals receive many more submissions than they can publish and that early-career faculty face particular difficulty in securing publication. The essay responds to related discussions of why, what, and how scholars should publish by emphasizing that publishable work must offer scholarly value, …

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Theatre History: The Guided Design Approach, Donald A. Borchardt Jan 1985

Theatre History: The Guided Design Approach, Donald A. Borchardt

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article describes the use of the Guided Design instructional method in an undergraduate theatre history course. Guided Design replaces lecture-centered instruction with small-group problem solving, asking students to apply course concepts through open-ended decision-making tasks. The article outlines the method’s origins, its emphasis on knowledge, values, and decision-making, and the instructor’s role in preparing problems, instructions, feedback, learning objectives, and resource materials. A sample theatre history problem asks students to determine when, where, and under what conditions a touring company should perform Aeschylus’ Prometheus Bound, requiring attention to ancient theatre architecture, Greek festivals, staging practices, and questions of authenticity. …

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Classroom Climate For Women: The Tip Of The Iceberg, Roberta M. Hall Jan 1985

Classroom Climate For Women: The Tip Of The Iceberg, Roberta M. Hall

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article examines the classroom climate experienced by women students in higher education, focusing on subtle and overt patterns of differential treatment that can discourage women’s participation, confidence, and academic development. Drawing on student accounts and findings from The Classroom Climate Project, it identifies behaviors that single out women, such as sexist remarks, comments on appearance, gendered humor, and stereotyped examples, as well as behaviors that overlook women, including interruptions, reduced attention to women’s comments, and assumptions that men are more likely to contribute meaningfully. The article connects these classroom practices to broader patterns in advising, professional preparation, and campus …

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Minutes Of The Aca Executive Committee October 31, 1984 Chicago Jan 1985

Minutes Of The Aca Executive Committee October 31, 1984 Chicago

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

The annual meeting of the Association for Communication Administration (ACA)'s Executive Committee, held in November 1984 in Chicago, Illinois.

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Minutes Of The Aca Business Meeting November 1, 1984 Chicago Jan 1985

Minutes Of The Aca Business Meeting November 1, 1984 Chicago

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

The minutes of the business meeting of the Association for Communication Administration (ACA)'s Executive Committee, held in November 1984 in Chicago, Illinois.

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From Research Paper To Published Article: A Symposium Introduction, Goodwin F. Berquist Jan 1985

From Research Paper To Published Article: A Symposium Introduction, Goodwin F. Berquist

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

The introduction frames a symposium on the transition from research paper to published article by highlighting the limited publication records of most PhD graduates and the resulting concern for graduate educators and academic administrators. It argues that weak publication outcomes stem less from lack of research capacity than from insufficient guidance on how to publish during early scholarly socialization. The narrative situates faculty development as a central responsibility of communication administration and calls for concrete, procedural information rather than generic exhortations to publish. It then describes a panel at the Central States Speech Association convention in Lincoln, Nebraska, where presenters …

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Why Publish?, Goodwin F. Berquist Jan 1985

Why Publish?, Goodwin F. Berquist

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article examines why many trained communication scholars fail to convert research projects into published scholarship. It argues that publishing is essential for advancing knowledge, establishing credibility, and participating fully in the academic profession. The article identifies several barriers to scholarly productivity, including lack of awareness about the value of publication, post-degree burnout, heavy teaching and service demands, weak writing preparation, perfectionism, and misunderstanding the difference between graduate coursework and publishable manuscripts. It emphasizes the role of communication administrators, advisors, and senior scholars in helping graduate students and new faculty understand publication expectations and develop practical writing habits. The article …

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Publish What?, William R. Brown Jan 1985

Publish What?, William R. Brown

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article addresses the question of what kinds of scholarly work are most suitable for publication in communication studies, with particular attention to the needs of young scholars and those who mentor them. It defines publishable scholarship as “news” for the profession: work grounded in genuine intellectual curiosity, connected to significant conversations in the field, and willing to take calculated risks. The article distinguishes between general qualities of newsworthy research and more specific topics for future inquiry. Its proposed research agenda centers on symbolically negotiated patterns in human communication, including perspective-shifting, infinite regress, hypostatizing, cultural enactment, and learning. These topics …

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Publish How?, Dennis S. Gouran Jan 1985

Publish How?, Dennis S. Gouran

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article provides practical guidance on preparing, submitting, and revising scholarly manuscripts for publication in professional journals in communication studies. Written for graduate students, early-career faculty, and administrators involved in faculty development, it identifies the publication process as an important but often neglected part of graduate training. The article outlines key stages of journal submission, including assessing whether a manuscript offers a meaningful contribution, seeking critical feedback before submission, selecting an appropriate publication venue, following journal style requirements, and preparing a professional cover letter. It also cautions against premature submission, simultaneous submission to multiple journals, and inappropriate communication with editors. …

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