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Complete Issue, Volume 37, Issue 2

Journal of the Association for Communication Administration

This is the complete issue for Volume 37, Issue 2 of the Journal of the Association for Communication Administration.

Building Bridges On Local Soil: Locality And Community-Engaged Research And Pedagogy, Craig T. Maier

Journal of the Association for Communication Administration

Over a decade ago, Oster-Aaland, Sellnow, Nelson, and Pearson (2004), following up an earlier survey published in JACA (Sellnow and Oster, 1999), found that communityengaged research and pedagogy had become an established part of the communication curriculum. As a special issue of Peer Review has suggested (Carey, 2017), interest in service learning has only grown, and the increasing emphasis on civic engagement and community development has clear implications for the communication discipline. Courses and projects that address pressing or emerging social problems not only raise students’ ethical awareness but also allow students to build research and professional skills that build …

Building Bridges Between Communication Studies And Community: A Praxis-Approach, Jill K. Burk

Journal of the Association for Communication Administration

In an effort to demonstrate the field’s usefulness and essentiality to our world, communication studies’ praxis orientation needs to be clearly pursued and publicized. Implementing service-learning into the communication studies classroom could achieve this goal. Through extending the scholarship of Britt (2012) and Pollack (1999), this article proposes that communication educators ground and articulate their service-learning pedagogy from three different paradigmatic lenses; the experiential paradigm, the social change paradigm, and the citizenship paradigm. Moreover, communication administrators ought to understand the different paradigmatic foundations, which drive service-learning enactment, in an effort to not privilege one perspective over another. The service-learning literature …

Accepting The Challenge: A Case Study In Pedagogical Inquiry, Sarah C. Worley

Journal of the Association for Communication Administration

Higher education has been criticized for not fulfilling its democratic purpose—that is, to prepare students for citizenship, not just careers. Longo and Gibson (2016) argue that “as access to higher education has increased, many colleges and universities ironically have become more detached from their public missions,” leading to the increasing separation between learning and social purpose (p. 61). Many schools and departments have already begun the hard work of reevaluation and critical reflection in response to such criticism and are helping to reinvent American higher education (Hartley & Hollander, 2005). Three such examples are communication programs featured as case studies …

University High Impact Practices: Bridges That Support The Path To Student’S Professional Identity, Naomi Bell O’Neil

Journal of the Association for Communication Administration

Success for universities is often measured by student graduation rates and career placement. Most graduates are at a developmental stage of achieving their psychosocial identity where they have a sense of self and their own will, but Erikson (1968) purported that identity continues to evolve through post-adolescent years—“beyond identity” (p. 135). This essay proposes that graduates’ development of professional identities is instrumental for successful careers in the marketplace. University high-impact practices contributes to the evolution of professional identity and cultivates students’ connection with marketplace professionals. Communication and behavior play concurrent roles in the development of many facets of identity, which …

Supporting Social Change: Administration Of Service-Learning In Communication Departments, Jennifer Snyder-Duch

Journal of the Association for Communication Administration

Service-learning has garnered wide acceptance as an effective experiential pedagogy in that it combines community service with academic instruction. This pedagogy incorporates critical, reflective thinking with personal and civic responsibility and involves students in activities that address community-identified needs. Successful service learning courses develop students’ academic skills and commitment to their community (Jacoby, 2015). Some service-learning experiences focus on advocacy or social change work. These are valuable teaching and learning experiences, but as faculty develop these courses, they must be aware of the need for departmental support.

Appreciative Inquiry In An Urban Context: Service Learning Amidst The Opioid Crisis, Craig T. Maier

Journal of the Association for Communication Administration

Britt’s (2012) service-learning framework situates community engaged learning activities in three broad categories: the practice of doing, which emphasizes skill building in relation to real-world problems; the practice of becoming, which sensitizes students to a broader range of social and civic responsibilities; and the practice of engaging in social change, which translates skill development and awareness into concrete action. This essay describes a successful service learning project focusing on opioid addiction in a mid-Atlantic city that combines all three. After describing the project’s background and implementation, it suggests practices and lessons that could inform similar efforts.

Complete Issue, Volume 37, Issue 1

Journal of the Association for Communication Administration

This is the complete issue for Volume 37, Issue 1 of the Journal of the Association for Communication Administration.

Editor’S Note, Janie M. H. Fritz

Journal of the Association for Communication Administration

This is the Editor’s Note to Volume 37, Issue 2 of the Journal of the Association for Communication Administration.

Fostering Organizational Integrity Through Departmental Program Reviews, James T. Petre, David S. Heineman, Angela G. La Valley

Journal of the Association for Communication Administration

Conducting a departmental program review can be a stressful and arduous process. At the same time, the final report can provide valuable insights. The challenges and benefits of program reviews have been well noted by scholars. We seek to add to this conversation by arguing that program reviews can prove beneficial by fostering and maintaining organizational integrity. In our essay, we review relevant literature on program reviews, provide an explanation of organizational integrity, present a narrative of our program review process, and explain how this process fostered organizational integrity.

The Relationship Between Education Levels And Public Opinion Before The Iraq War, Damion Steele

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Researchers have found that higher education is known to stabilize political opinions and thought to enhance critical thinking skills. The role that an individual's level of education plays in shaping public opinion during a foreign affairs crisis, within the context of repetitious and uniform news media coverage, has yet to be determined. The theoretical foundation of agenda-setting explains how salience is created by emphasizing certain messages and influencing public opinion and may bypass education and political knowledge. The purpose of this quantitative study was to examine the relationship between education level and public opinion immediately before the Iraq War. The …

Ua45/6 Commencement Program, Wku Registrar

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Commencement program listing graduates.

Ua12/2/1 Wkuherald321, Wku Student Affairs

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Newsletter recapping the top stories of the week.

Ua3/10 Happy Holidays, Wku President's Office - Caboni

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Holiday greetings from WKU President Timothy Caboni to faculty & staff.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 93, No. 26 [27], Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Alvey, Rebekah. Finding His Way – Timothy Caboni
• Coyle, Cameron. WKU Police Department Builds Trust with More Diverse Force
• Ziege, Nicole. Student Government Association Discusses Strategic Planning, Passes Two Bills
• Lee, David. College Heights Herald Reserve Fund
• King, Jennifer. Editorial Cartoon re: Responsibility
• Ho Ho Herald – Christmas Gifts
• Leonard, Nicole. Gender Disparities Impact Health Care Policy
• Semester Recap
• Fletcher, Griffin. Mr. Devastating: Male Pageant Aims to Defy Sexism – Delta Sigma Theta
• Mohr, Olivia. New Restaurant Hickory & Oak to Come to Town
• Moore, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 93, No. 26, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Collins, Emma. Building a Legacy – Gary Ransdell, Construction
• Alvey, Rebekah & Emily DeLetter. Departments Feel Impact from Carry Forward Cuts – Budget
• Harsh, Spencer. Finish the Semester Strong with the Tunes
• King, Jennifer. Editorial Cartoon re: Santa Timothy Caboni
• Administration Overreach – College Heights Herald, Budget
• Murrer, Erick. December Graduates Enjoy Improving Economy
• Cox, Ebony. The Evolution of Black Hair
• Fletcher, Griffin. Student of Service – James Lundy, Emergency Medical Services
• Deppen, Laurel. Potter College of Arts & Letters Project Offers Many Creative Opportunities …

Ua3/10/2 Important Updates, Wku President's Office - Caboni

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Email from WKU president Timothy Caboni to faculty & staff regarding strategic planning and budget.

Ua12/2/1 Wkuherald321, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Newsletter recapping the top stories of the week.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 93, No. 25, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• DeLetter, Emily. Federal Bill Would Tax Tuition Waivers
• Kohley, Chris. Wishful Singing – Make a Wish
• Singleton, John. Associate Dean Speaks on Opioid Crisis – Todd Cheever
• Coyle, Cameron. Intercultural Student Engagement Center Hosts Conversation About Student Health
• Collins, Emma. Upcoming Documentary to Show Lives of Refugees
• Singleton, John. Students Learn the Hidden Hacks of the Hill
• Huff, Taylor. Is It Too Early to Play Christmas Music?
• King, Jennifer. Editorial Cartoon Gift of Gab
• Gabhart, Ebonee. The Truth: Addressing Homelessness Misconceptions
• Johnson, Kalyn. Reflections on …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 93, No. 24, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Austin, Emma. Peter Gall Indicted in Shooting Death of WKU Student – Kenneth Davis aka Alex
• Harsh, Spencer. Greek Life Shows Low GPAs, Higher Retention
• Kast, Monica. University College Professor Resigns Mid-semester – Ron Mitchell
• Collins, Emma. New Director of Facilities Management Starts at WKU – George Dowling
• Burgess, Kelly. The Secret Ingredient: An Open Mind
• King, Jennifer. Editorial Cartoon re: Patriarchy
• Stop Silencing: Sexual Harassment
• Hormell, David. Bird Machine Broke: Is Twitter Beyond Fixing?
• Deppen, Laurel. Water Works – Cirque Italia
• Fletcher, Griffin. WKU …

Ua12/2/1 Wkuherald321, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Newsletter recapping the top stories of the week.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 93, No. 23, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Collins, Emma. Construction on Parking Structure 3 Nears Completion
• Fletcher, Griffin. Write to Live – Blaq Art Nouveau
• Ziege, Nicole. Bates-Runner Subway Ranks in Top 25 Subways Nationwide
• DeLetter, Emily. Climbing Competition Fundraises for Hurricane Relief
• Alvey, Rebekah. Student Government Association Hosts Beard Contest, Raises Money for Cancer
• Huff, Taylor. Mass Media or Jody Richards Hall
• King, Jennifer. Editorial Cartoon Listen Up
• Leonard, Nicole. Enough: Rapists Shouldn’t Walk Free
• Hovell, Nolan. Netflix’s New Show, Big Mouth, Is Raunchy Yet Informative
• Mansfield, Tyler. WKU Set for …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 93, No. 22, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Alvey, Rebekah. New Institute to Address Retention Rate, Student Success – Burch Institute for Transformative Practice in Higher Education
• DeLetter, Emily. WKU Sees Continued Drop in Enrollment
• Alvey, Rebekah & Emma Collins. Residents Return to Sorority House Following Crash – Alpha Xi Delta, Drunk Driving
• Kast, Monica. Status Conference Held in WKU, College Heights Herald Lawsuit
• King, Jennifer. Editorial Cartoon re: Admissions
• Altering Admissions – Budget
• Hubbell, Julie. A Dangerous Obsession: The Troubles of Stereotyping Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• Mohr, Olivia. Phoenix Rising to Hold Fundraiser …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 93, No. 21, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Alvey, Rebekah. Faculty Regent Aims to Tackle Budget Issues, Strategic Plan – Claus Ernst
• Schweickart, Lydia. Great Scott! – Rocky Horror Picture Show
• Collins, Emma. Music Department, Intercultural Student Engagement Center Receive WKU Sisterhood Grants
• Stahl, Matt. Kentucky Museum Hosts Community Heritage Day
• Waters, Adrianna. Students Named Semifinalists in National Competition – Siemens Competition
• Huff, Taylor. Is President Timothy Caboni Doing a Good Job?
• King, Jennifer. Editorial Cartoon: Above the Fray
• Murrer, Erick. Selling Short: Enrollment & Image Problem
• Hovell, Nolan. How Studying Abroad Leads …

Ua12/2/1 Wkuherald321, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Newsletter recapping the top stories of the week.

Spr Bulletin, Spring 2017, Uno Office Of Research And Creative Activity, University Of Nebraska At Omaha

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This bulletin features Recent Grant Recipients.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 93, No. 20, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Kast, Monica. Professor’s Use of Funds Investigated by FBI, WKU – Matthw Dettman
• Collins, Emma. Halloweekend – International Students, Halloween
• Collins, Emma. Regents Discuss Drop in Enrollment, Diversity Plan
• DeLetter, Emily. International Engineering Student Studies at WKU – Bareera Mirza
• Alvey, Rebekah. Students Respond to Controversial Halloween Costumes
• Johnson, Kalyn. Wear These Alternative Halloween Costumes
• Austin, Emma. Editorial Cartoon re: Trick or Treat or Tuition
• Leonard, Nicole. Spooky Style
• Huff, Taylor. Spook Up Your Life with Help from the Stars – Horoscopes
• Mansfield, Tyler. Young …

Ua12/2/1 Wkuherald321, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Newsletter recapping the top stories of the week.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 93, No. 19, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Coyle, Cameron. Students Express Concern Over WKU Alert System
• Alvey, Rebekah. Faculty Regent Reflects on Term – Barbara Burch
• Eastham, Lillie. Glow Walk Honors People Affected by Cancer – Relay for Life
• Ziege, Nicole. Student Government Association Fails to Pass Resolution Supporting Dreamers – Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
• DeLetter, Emily. Scheduling Software Aims to Simplify Registration
• Huff, Taylor. Do You Support the Fairness Ordinance?
• Austin, Emma. Editorial Cartoon re: Faculty Regent Election
• Part-time Faculty Deserve a Say in Faculty Regent Election
• Hormell, David. The …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 93, No. 18, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Alvey, Rebekah. Faculty Regent Ballot Results Tossed Over Part-time Vote
• Moore, Noah. Stand Proud – Pride Festival
• Stahl, Matt. Event Celebrates Young Women in Science, Technology, Engineering & Math – SkyTeach
• Collins, Emma. Hiring Process Changes to Address Budget Deficit
• Harsh, Spencer. New Tracks to Add to your Playlist
• Smith, Alexis. Editorial Cartoon re: Fairness Ordinance
• Fair Play – Fairness Ordinance
• Burgess, Kelly. Raising the Granola Bar of Collegiate Nutrition
• Heichelbech, Evan. Offensive Line Coach Recovering from Brain Surgery – Mike Sanford
• Jessie, Alec. Conditioning …