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Nsu Going Back May Be The Best Way Of Getting Ahead Courses, Seminars, Workshops, Conferences Fall 1998, Nova Southeastern University

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice College Archive

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The Macroeconomics Of Government Finance, Michael Haliassos, James Tobin

Cowles Foundation Discussion Papers

This paper establishes the asymptotic normality of series estimators for nonparametric regression models. Gallant’s Fourier flexible form estimators, trigonometric series estimators, and polynomial series estimators are prime examples of the estimators covered by the results. The results apply to a wide variety of estimands in the regression model under consideration, including derivatives and integrals of the regression function. The errors in the model may be homoskedastic or heteroskeclastic. The paper also considers series estimators for additive interactive regression (AIR), seimparametric regression, and semiparametric index regression models and shows them to be consistent and asymptotically normal. All of the consistency and …

Departmental And University Program Review, Rebecca Leonard

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article describes the process and outcomes of a curriculum review undertaken by the Department of Speech Communication at North Carolina State University. Prompted by institutional requirements and rapid departmental growth, the review sought to balance specialization with a strong foundation in human communication theory. The process emphasized faculty involvement, student feedback, input from other university departments, and perspectives from corporate advisory board members. The resulting program retained required foundation courses and added structured concentrations in communication, mass communication, public relations, communication disorders, and theatre. Students gained clearer identity through transcripted concentrations while maintaining some flexibility in course selection. The …

The Shift From Emphasis In Public Communication In Rhetorical Studies, Waldo W. Braden

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article critiques the expansion of rhetorical studies from a focus on public address to the broader category of public communication. It reviews how rhetorical scholarship has increasingly embraced non-traditional subjects such as films, music, literature, and popular culture, moving away from orality and the analysis of individual speeches. Drawing on a survey of recent issues of the Quarterly Journal of Speech, the discussion finds that most published work concentrated on movements, themes, or philosophical issues rather than close studies of contemporary speakers or specific texts. While acknowledging the intellectual breadth gained by this shift, the article warns that such …

Aca News, Robert M. Smith

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This report highlights ACA activities and organizational developments during the summer of 1988. It notes the positive reception of new ACA-sponsored publications, outlines plans for the annual convention in New Orleans, and emphasizes the importance of member participation in business meetings to shape services and future directions. The report also describes growing collaboration with other professional associations to coordinate efforts in communication education, as well as productive new working agreements with the Speech Communication Association. The update concludes by encouraging continued member involvement and support to strengthen the Association’s leadership role in the discipline.

Communication Careers: Research And Rationale, James H. Mcbath

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article traces the rise of career education in communication and its growing recognition within higher education. It describes how demographic changes, labor market shifts, and student demand for applied training spurred interest in linking academic study with professional opportunities outside the academy. The discussion highlights the development of ACA-sponsored career publications, the work of the Task Force on Alternative Careers in Communication, and the expansion of nonacademic career pathways across liberal arts disciplines. Case studies illustrate communication graduates working in corporate, entrepreneurial, and organizational leadership roles, demonstrating the adaptability of communication skills in diverse contexts. The article argues that …

Use Of Aca Evaluators In Developing A New Program, Barron A. Barron

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article discusses the use of consultants from the Association for Communication Administration in developing new academic programs. Drawing on the experience of a small liberal arts university, it outlines the process of revising a mass communication curriculum to better reflect a liberal arts orientation while preparing students for both professional entry-level positions and graduate study. The account describes how faculty sought external expertise after internal consultation proved insufficient, and how an ACA consultant provided targeted recommendations for curriculum design, faculty development, and program improvement. Benefits of the process included enhanced credibility within the institution, stronger curricular integration across media …

Acejmc Accreditation, Churchill L. Roberts

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article reviews the accreditation process for journalism and mass communication programs under the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications. It outlines the history of accreditation, its recognition by national educational agencies, and the benefits it provides for students, faculty, institutions, and the public. The discussion details the twelve criteria used to evaluate programs, including governance, curriculum, faculty, facilities, internships, alumni relations, and diversity. Specific standards such as the curriculum “75–25 rule” and internship limits are explained, along with procedures for self-study, site visits, reporting, and appeals. The article emphasizes the centrality of faculty quality and curriculum …

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

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article reports the results of a national survey evaluating doctoral programs in speech communication between 1987 and 1988. Members of two professional associations rated and ranked programs across eight content areas, including communication theory and research, interpersonal communication, organizational communication, rhetorical theory, public address, communication education, oral interpretation, and public relations. Respondents also provided overall quality assessments. Analysis showed that evaluations were most often based on familiarity with faculty, publications, and graduates, with hearsay used less frequently. Confidence in ratings was positively linked to direct knowledge of faculty, students, and research output, and negatively associated with hearsay. While findings …

Telemarketing: Building Audiences For University Theatres, Kevin Marshall

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article describes the use of telemarketing as a tool for building audiences for university theatres. Drawing on campaigns at the University of Alabama, it explains how combining direct mail with telephone follow-up significantly increased subscription sales over multiple seasons. The discussion emphasizes the importance of training callers, selecting effective coordinators, and using motivated work-study students as sales staff. Strategies included incentive systems, a structured three-week campaign, and techniques for handling common objections during calls. Additional practices such as offering free tickets as promotional bonuses, tracking subscriber attendance, and over-selling to account for no-shows helped maximize revenue and audience engagement. …

Conflict And Negotiation Courses In The Curricula, Fred E. Jandt

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article reports the results of a national survey on the presence of conflict and negotiation courses in communication curricula. Questionnaires were distributed to four-year and graduate institutions, with findings showing that over twenty percent offered at least one course in the area, and a smaller number offered two or more. Most courses were located in departments of speech or communication, were upper-division or graduate electives, and were introduced primarily in the late 1970s and 1980s. Enrollments averaged around twenty to thirty students per section, and demand was expected to grow. Faculty teaching these courses were most often tenured or …

An Investigation Of Articles Produced In The Communication Discipline By Institution: A Journal By Journal, Year By Year Analysis, Vernon O. Ray, Kittie W. Watson, Larry L. Barker, Robert N. Hall

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article presents a year-by-year and journal-by-journal analysis of article production in the communication discipline from 1980 to 1985. The study builds on earlier research identifying the fifty most productive institutions and examines both the number of articles produced annually and the distribution of publications across eleven major journals. Co-authorship was accounted for by dividing credit among authors’ institutions. Results show that top-ranked institutions maintained steady levels of publication, while lower-ranked institutions fluctuated more significantly in output. The analysis highlights trends in journal preferences among institutions and considers how editorial affiliations may influence publishing patterns. Although the study focuses on …

The University Of Northern Colorado's Extended Degree: Program In Speech Communication, Robert F. Ross, Dennis F, Warnemunde

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article describes the design, delivery, and evaluation of an off-campus Master of Arts program in speech communication at the University of Northern Colorado. Established in the early 1970s, the program was developed to serve adult, nontraditional students, including military and civilian professionals, through a weekend-format delivery system. The discussion outlines the program’s history, administrative organization, and unique features such as rigorous faculty qualifications, academic advising, site coordination, and extended library services. Survey feedback from graduates highlighted personal growth, career advancement, and skill development as major benefits, with faculty quality, curriculum design, and weekend scheduling identified as program strengths. Concerns …

Nast Accreditation Of Theatre And Film And Video Programs, Robert C. Hansen

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article explains the accreditation process of the National Association of Schools of Theatre, an organization founded in 1978 to promote quality standards and professional development in theatre education. It outlines NAST’s objectives, including fostering instructional excellence, encouraging experimentation, supporting institutional self-study, and involving professional theatre groups in curricular development. Membership is open to professional training schools and academic institutions offering theatre, film, and video programs, with divisions based on degree type and educational philosophy. The accreditation process requires a self-study report, site visit by evaluators, and review by commissioners, leading to membership or accreditation for a five-year period. The …

Developing An Extended Degree Program, Keith A. Miller

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article examines the development of extended degree programs designed to serve nontraditional students who are often older, employed, and unable to attend traditional campuses. It highlights the unique needs of adult learners, such as balancing multiple responsibilities, valuing practical application, and bringing significant life experience to their studies. The discussion outlines the philosophical and structural foundations of extended programs, noting that they must represent more than simply relocating a campus curriculum. Various administrative structures, curricular models, and program elements are reviewed, including flexible scheduling, credit for prior learning, and integration of community resources. Key considerations include faculty readiness, institutional …

Exorcizing Everson, Gerard V. Bradley

Journal Articles

Daniel Dreisbach: Real Threat and Mere Shadow: Religious Liberty and the First Amendment. Crossway Books. 351 pp. $15.00 (paper).

No aspect of constitutional law sports a bigger profile these days than that concerning religion, or "Church and state." Academics debate it prodigiously, lawyers litigate it furiously, and judges issue opinions on the subject with clockwork regularity. But this commotion is hardly esoteric. Pat Robertson's candidacy stirred everyone's emotions precisely because each of us has a strong sense of just how religious politics should be. George Bush clumsily attested to this popular sensitivity. What sustained bomber pilot Bush …

South Carolina Librarian V.32 N.4 Fall/1988

South Carolina Libraries

South Carolina Librarian v.32 n.4 Fall/1988

Books And Letters Vol. 2, No. 2, University Libraries, John A. Harrison, Michael J. Dabrishus, Ethel C. Simpson, Deborah M. Cochran, Deborah E. Kulczak, Kim E. Scott

Books and Letters

Statewide Newspaper Project Underway; Director's Column; Interlibrary Loan Services; Children's Book Exhibit; Personnel Notes; Lemke Exhibit

Cutting The Loss From Federal Irrigation Water Subsidies, B. Gardner Delworth, Ray G. Huffaker

Faculty Publications

The Bureau of Reclamation recently announced that its prime mission since 1902-building dams to make the desert bloom in the American West-is pretty much complete. While never really admitting that its newer projects have been economically infeasible, Bureau management has at last recognized that the days of the big public water project are gone. The Bureau now plans to turn its attention and resources to other more pressing problems, such as helping other agencies with construction projects needed to cope with hazardous waste.

Peace, Or The Problem-Free Interval, Roger A. Lohmann

Faculty & Staff Scholarship

This paper argues for wider recognition of general program indicators as evaluative criteria and sets forth four general dimensions of outcome measures that might serve as comparative evaluative indicators for a wide range of programs and services. Pragmatic problem-solving is outlined as a theoretical basis for an approach to such general indicators. The argument for general program indicators of problem presence, frequency, duration and severity is grounded in general problem-solving theory and is part of an evaluative study of a mental health crisis unit. Peace, defined as a problem-free interval, is offered as an example of a general program outcome …

Approaching The Constitution, Don Herzog

Reviews

These are sumptuously produced, oversized volumes: one pictures them, as I suspect some shrewd accountant at the press did, decorating the shelves of lawyers' offices. Their pages are crammed full of primary texts, two columns on each page, in an alarmingly small but somehow readable typeface. Some texts are bare snippets; others wind on luxuriantly for many pages. The editors have set a cutoff point: no text from after 1835 appears. Like much else about these volumes, that decision reflects a set of theoretical commitments about the Constitution that I want to question. Not that these volumes are explicitly cast …

A Debt Unpaid: The Bibliographic Instruction Librarian And Library Conservation, Tony Amodeo

Librarian Publications & Presentations

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On A Roller Coaster: Religion And Perestroika, Paul Mojzes

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

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The Russian Orthodox Church And The Soviet State - Part Ii, Wieland Zademach

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

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Economic Impact Of Proposed Solid Waste_October 1988, Anna Weigner Lamberson

BBER Publications

The study evaluates the anticipated economic effects of proposed New Mexico solid waste regulations and compares them with proposed federal regulations under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D. Prepared by Anna Weigner Lamberson for the University of New Mexico Bureau of Business and Economic Research under contract with the New Mexico Environmental Improvement Division, the study analyzes compliance costs associated with landfill operation, monitoring, closure, and post-closure requirements. Using cost models derived from federal regulatory impact analyses and applying them to eight hypothetical landfill sites representative of New Mexico conditions, the report estimates the financial burden of …

Economic Impact Of Proposed Solid Waste_Oct 1988, Anna Weniger Lamberson

BBER Publications

The report evaluates the likely economic effects of proposed revisions to New Mexico solid waste regulations and compares them with proposed federal standards under Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D. The study uses eight hypothetical landfill scenarios representing typical New Mexico communities to estimate compliance costs associated with monitoring, liners, closure requirements, staffing, methane control, and post-closure care.

1988 October, Office Of Communications & Marketing, Morehead State University.

Morehead State Press Release Archive, 1961 to the Present

Morehead State University press releases for October of 1988.

The Effects Of Irrelevant Dimensions On The Predictive Value Of A Warning Signal, Ruth Justine Arnegard

Psychology Theses & Dissertations

Past research has neglected irrelevant dimensions of visual warning signals in choice reaction-time tasks. The present study examined the effects of an irrelevant dimension of a visual warning signal and that signal's value in predicting a response stimulus on choice reaction time. A warning signal, which was a geometric figure, appeared in the center of a VDT screen and was followed by one of two response stimuli (open circles). The predictive value of the warning signal was defined as the percentage of trials during which the warning signal accurately predicted the response stimulus by size and was manipulated in the …

Reopening The Fair Gate, Toshihiro Tanioka

History Theses & Dissertations

On July 27, 1952, the Congress of the United States of America passed, over President Harry s. Truman's veto, the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952, more commonly known as the McCarran-Walter Act. The act codified almost all existing laws relative to immigration and naturalization and newly incorporated more strict exclusion provisions.

This paper analyzes the legislative process from the passage of the act in 1952 to its major revision in 1965. The paper analyzes that the act was a mere reaffirmation of the pre-war immigration policy and thus not reappraisal or reformation in the drastically changed world milieu. The …

Infrastructure Politics: The Dynamics Of Crossing San Francisco Bay, Sy Adler

Urban Studies and Planning Faculty Publications and Presentations

Analyzes the efforts to deal with the San Francisco Bay Bridge controversy, 1945-59, to develop a theory of the politics of transport infrastructure projects by studying the influence of urban rivalry and the circumstances that allow political stalemates to be broken.