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Mainstreaming Disaster-Relief Service-Learning In Communication Departments: Integrating Communication Pedagogy, Praxis, And Engagement, Vinita Agarwal

Journal of the Association for Communication Administration

Communication is the primary mode through which students inculcate critical thinking skills for (re)construction of social reality and engagement with communities in need (Craig, 1989). Thus it is well-suited to disaster-relief service-learning approaches that provide a pathway for democratic engagement with the material consequences of inequality evidenced in disaster-struck communities. Communication administrators can advocate for disaster-relief service-learning programs by aligning theoretically-informed student input in faculty–administration partnerships to construct transformative learning experiences sustaining trusting relationships. This study is the first to employ the theory of planned behavior (Ajzen, 1986) to identify themes comprising student composite disaster-relief volunteering belief-structure and disaster-relief volunteering …

Ranking Journalism And Mass Communications Programs: Administrators And Faculty Approve Of The Idea And Assess Potential Criteria, Joseph Weber

College of Journalism and Mass Communications: Faculty Publications

Rankings of universities and colleges are common and controversial. However, few rankers produce useful lists that assess and compare journalism and mass communications programs. The few currently available involve superficial reputational surveys or are less than transparent about their methodology. To determine potential criteria for a useful ranking, this article reports the results of a survey of administrators and educators in a broad cross-section of such programs. The survey finds broad support among respondents for the idea of ranking and, further, details criteria that respondents said they would find useful in developing a ranked list of programs.

Editor's Note, Janie M. H. Fritz

Journal of the Association for Communication Administration

This is the Editor’s Note to Volume 35, Issue 1 of the Journal of the Association for Communication Administration.

Incorporating Learning Analytics Into Basic Course Administration: How To Embrace The Opportunity To Identify Inconsistencies And Inform Responses, Lindsey B. Anderson, Elizabeth E. Gardner, Andrew D. Wolvin, Rowie Kirby-Straker4, M. Adil Yalcin, Benjamin B. Bederson

Journal of the Association for Communication Administration

Consistency is imperative to the success of a multi-section basic course. However, establishing consistent practices is a difficult task, especially when coupled with maintaining instructor autonomy. Learning analytics tools, designed to improve learning and teaching by collecting and analyzing pertinent information through interactive databases, can be used by basic course administrators to improve consistency. Using a reflective case study methodology we share our experience incorporating a learning analytics platform into our basic course. In doing so, we highlight the role this technology can play in terms of identifying areas of inconsistency as well as informing ways to improve overall course …

Chance Or Choice? An Analysis Of Assumed Biological Sex-Based Differences In Undergraduate Public Relations Course Teaching Distributions, Damion Waymer, Douglas Cannon, Joshua Street

Journal of the Association for Communication Administration

In this study the authors explore the observed differences among the courses taught by public relations faculty at Carnegie doctoral institutions based on faculty members’ assumed biological sex. The findings indicate that rank faculty (assistant, associate, and full professor) females teach significantly more upper division courses than their male counterparts. The rank faculty males are teaching more introductory (100 and 200 level) courses than their female counterparts. If one follows the logic that upper division courses are more time and effort demanding for faculty, then these findings indicate that females are disproportionately represented as the primary instructors of record for …

Complete Issue, Volume 35, Issue 1

Journal of the Association for Communication Administration

This is the complete issue for Volume 35, 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 35, Issue 2 of the Journal of the Association for Communication Administration.

Dialogic Education In An Age Of Administrative Preening, Ronald C. Arnett

Journal of the Association for Communication Administration

Text of the address given by Ronald C. Arnett, recipient of the 2016 Paul H. Boase Prize for Scholarship, granted by the School of Communication Studies at Ohio University for outstanding scholarship in the field of communication

Capstone-Ish: Student Success And The Rhetorical Functions Of A Different Kind Of Capstone Course, E. Michele Ramsey

Journal of the Association for Communication Administration

In response to a variety of contexts, most notably the national and academic rhetoric promoting STEM majors over those in the humanities, arts, and social sciences, a new way of thinking about the capstone course in communication may be warranted. More specifically, administrators of communication programs looking for ways not only to foster growth in students, but also to increase the status of their programs on campus and in the community, might find this course useful for those programmatic goals. This paper proposes a constructivist capstone-ish course that marries the theories and applications of communication studies with a student’s real …

Mission Statements As Naming Proposals: An Rsi Approach, Susan K. Opt

Journal of the Association for Communication Administration

This study explores the communication process used to generate and express communication program mission “names.” It argues that the process that underlies the creating, maintaining, and changing of names, ranging from the specific to the ideological, also generates academic unit “mission.” Viewing mission texts through the lens of the rhetoric of social intervention model reveals how the texts reason rhetorically as they propose and provide evidence for the “appropriateness” of a unit’s constituted mission name. Awareness of the rhetorical-reasoning pattern can help unit members make sense of mission-building or -revising work and provide a practical way for them to organize …

Creating Clusters Of Excellence Within Graduate Programs In Communication, Tatyana Dumova

Journal of the Association for Communication Administration

Effective recruitment and retention of graduate students by small-size colleges and universities requires innovative solutions, as they find themselves operating in an increasingly competitive market. Creating clusters of excellence within existing graduate programs offers a way to develop a competitive edge. By integrating high-impact educational practices such as faculty-guided research, small schools are uniquely positioned to make an impact on the quality of their students’ overall educational experiences. The author seeks to start a conversation about the challenges facing graduate programs in communication offered by small colleges and universities and discusses a strategy for potential solutions.

Complete Issue, Volume 35, Issue 2

Journal of the Association for Communication Administration

This is the complete issue for Volume 35, Issue 2 of the Journal of the Association for Communication Administration.

Ua3/9/7 Navitas Separation, Wku President's Office - Ransdell

WKU Administration Documents

Email from WKU president Gary Ransdell to faculty & staff regarding international students.

Ua3/9/7 Message, Wku President's Office - Ransdell, Wku Philosophy & Religion

WKU Administration Documents

Email from WKU president Gary Ransdell to faculty & staff regarding anti-Muslim sentiments. Includes messages from Eric Bain-Selbo and Lhousseine Guerwane.

Ua3/9/7 Commencement Weekend & Holidays, Wku President's Office - Ransdell

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Email from WKU president Gary Ransdell to faculty & staff regarding commencement.

Ua3/9/7 Leadership In Student Affairs, Wku President's Office - Ransdell

WKU Administration Documents

Email from WKU president Gary Ransdell to faculty & staff regarding Student Affairs.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 91, No. 27, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Mayo, Marcel. Departments Lose Funding to Judicial Council Ruling – Student Government Association
• Student Government Association Chief Justice Resigns, Senator Not Censured – John Winstead, Kelsey Luttrell
• Sproles, Katherine. Refugee Families Encounter Food Struggles – Reh Family
• Sullivan, Tommy. Facilities Projects Near Completion – Construction
• Benkato, Leanora. Kentucky Legislature to Vote on Prohibiting Palcohol in 2016
• Profumo, Morgan. Create Healthy Habits to Do Your Best on Finals Week
• King, Jennifer. Editorial Cartoon Big Red as Santa
• ‘Tis the Season: The College Heights Herald’s 2015 Christmas Presents
• Critchelow, Andrew. The …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 91, No. 26, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Pettway, Shantel-Ann. WKU Seeks Alternative to Noncredit Courses
• Davis, Sydney. Colleagues, Students Reflect on Life of Long-time History Professor – Jack Thacker
• Kast, Monica. Hoverboards Included in WKU Recreational Mobility Policy
• Wright, Samantha. WKU Receives Award for Treatment of Military Students, Veterans – Military Services
• Wright, Samantha. New Advanced Manufacturing Program to Launch December 1 – WKU On Demand, Architectural & Manufacturing Sciences
• Kask, Emily. Live Free – Homeless
• Hardin, Scout. How to Dress This Holiday Season
• King, Jennifer. Editorial Cartoon Go Tops – Football
• Pack the Houch: Football …

Ua12/2/1 Stress Busters, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Special finals week edition of the College Heights Herald.

Social Justice Education: Using Communication Activism Pedagogy To Help University Cultural Centers Increase Campus Diversity & Inclusivity, Sophia T. Vu

Journalism

This study examined how student affairs professionals, especially those in cultural centers, could increase campus diversity and inclusivity. More specifically, it sought to find a theoretical basis for social justice education programs that could increase campus climate. It was performed as a single site case study at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Three Cal Poly student affairs professionals were interviewed for qualitative data which were then compared and analyzed with the literature surrounding campus diversity and inclusivity. The study concludes that student affairs professionals can increase campus diversity and inclusivity by developing social justice education programs that not …

Mission Statement Creation And Dissemination In Service Organizations: Reaching All Employees To Provide Unified Organizational Direction, Julie L.G. Walker

Communication and Theater Association of Minnesota Journal

Scholars extol the virtues of crafting effective mission statements and the importance of its frequent communication. Especially in nonprofit business settings, mission statements can be an important way to provide goals and purpose for an organization’s staff. Creating and conveying mission statements to unify a staff whose tasks span a broad range is a difficult but important part of visionary leadership. This study explored mission statement dissemination at a university to understand its impact on staff whose tasks included limited academic work with students. Analysis of questionnaires found nonacademic staff members were not exposed to the mission statement often and …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 91, No. 25, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Mayo, Marcel. Student Government Association Supports Vaccination Requirement
• Harney, Lashana. Friends Reflect on Time Spent With Shanece Sullvian – Suicide
• Sullivan, Tommy. Associate Vice President of Research Set to Retire – Blaine Ferrell
• Kast, Monica. University Libraries Prepare for New System
• Editorial Cartoon Pearce-Ford Tower Remembers Shanece Sullivan
• Winstead, John. Take Time to Grieve After This Week’s Events – Terrorism, Suicide
• Profumo, Morgan. Join the Fight to End Alzheimer’s Disease
• Moore, Brittiny. Former Professor to Present Memoir – Molly McCaffrey, Adoption
• Wright, Samantha. Building Blocks – Minecraft, Autism, Christina …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 91, No. 24, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Henderson, Andrew. Students in Paris Discuss Friday Attacks, Aftermath – Charlie Hebdo Attack, Paris, France, 2015, Study Abroad, Terrorism
• Henderson, Andrew. Campus Police Arrest Student for Social Media Threat – Ryan Ashford, WKU Police, Terrorism
• Pettway, Shantel-Ann. Students Gather in Remembrance of Deceased Student – Shanece Sullivan, Suicide
• Austin, Emma. Community Members Rock for Renters’ Rights – WKU Student Coalition for Renters’ Rights
• Wright, Samantha. Hunger Banquet Seeks to Highlight the Problem of Global Poverty – Housing & Residence Life
• King, Jennifer. Editorial Cartoon Sexual Health
• Tops on Top …

Ua3/9/7 Recent Events, Wku President's Office - Ransdell

WKU Administration Documents

Email from WKU president Gary Ransdell to faculty & staff regarding death of student and the Charlie Hebdo Attack in Paris.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 91, No. 23, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Henderson, Andrew. Investigation Into Kappa Sigma Fraternity Chapter Ongoing
• Mayo, Marcel. Uproar from Dub the Pub Competition Continues – Topper Pub & Grill
• Lunsford, Matt. A Salute to Their Service Photospread – Veterans Day, Soldiers
• Henderson, Andrew. Art Guild Hosts Silent Art Auction
• French Film Festival to Enrich Students Culturally
• Bruce, Shelby. Literary Event Tonight to Engage Students – University Libraries
• Sullivan, Tommy. Students Host South African Luncheon
• Critchelow, Andrew. Great Albums Released by Kentuckians – Music Review
• Profumo, Morgan. Power Down Your Body to Power Up Your Brain …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 91, No. 22, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Mayo, Marcel. Student Government Association to Vote on Vaccine Resolution
• Under the Big Top – Homecoming
• Mathews, Carly. Program Offers Students Policing Experience – The Explorers Program, Boy Scouts of America
• Pettway, Shantel-Ann. Bonner Leaders Do Service Work for Homeless
• Sandefur, Alex. Art Department Seeks Funding for 3-D Printers
• Mathews, Carly. Interfaith Campus Coalition to Share Socks with Homeless
• Sullivan, Tommy. Resident Assistant Compensation Varies Among Kentucky’s Universities – Housing & Residence Life
• Freeman, Shane. Bradley Cooper Fizzled in Burnt – Movie Review
• Matt Bevin Aims to Reverse Medicaid …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 91, No. 21, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Henderson, Andrew. WKU Kappa Sigma Chapter Suspended – Fraternities and Sororities
• Ares, Nicole & Andrew Henderson. Bring on Matt Bevin – Politicians
• Sandefur, Alex. Holocaust Exhibit Ends Stay at Kentucky Museum
• Mayo, Marcel & Andrew Henderson. Controversy Surrounds Dub the Pub Competition – Topper Pub & Grill
• Profumo, Morgan. Sexual Assault Victim Blaming Needs to Stop
• Winstead, John. Rising Tuition Costs Students Their Future
• Scarlett, Gabriel. Off the Wall Photospread – ROTC, Rappelling
• Moore, Brittiny. Greeks Share A Week of Float Building Camaraderie – Homecoming, Fraternities and Sororities
• Critchelow, …

Ua3/9/7 Enrollment Information, Wku President's Office - Ransdell

WKU Administration Documents

Email from WKU president Gary Ransdell to faculty & staff.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 91, No. 20, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Henderson, Andrew. Tuition Incentive Program Undergoes Changes Effective Summer 2016
• Henderson, Andrew & Samantha Wright. Retention Rates Display Trend of Improvement
• Young, Alyse. Centennial Mosaic Undergoes Repairs to Become Safer – Fountains
• Sullivan, Tommy. Passport Bistro Serves Sustainable Coffee – Dining Services
• Mayo, Marcel. Formation of Parent Pregnancy Resource Expected – Student Government Association
• Pettway, Shantel-Ann. Counseling & Testing Center Expands Safe Zone Training – Gays, Lesbians
• King, Jennifer. Editorial Cartoon Silence is Golden – Freedom of Speech
• Hardin, Scout. A Guide for Choosing Winter Hairstyles
• WKU Denies Students …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 91, No. 19, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Mayo, Marcel. Parking & Transportation Services Finds Fake Parking Permits
• Sullivan, Tommy. Global Grub: New Honors College & International Center Restaurant Opens Monday – Passport Bistro, Dining Services
• Wright, Samantha. WKU Advises Hammock Fans to Take Care of Trees
• Sandefur, Alex. Symphony Concert Promotes Halloween Theme – Music
• Sandefur, Alex. Student, Management Speak on Aramark Employment
• Mayo, Marcel. Student Government Association Passes Resolution to Support More Bike-Friendly Campus
• King, Jennifer. Editorial Cartoon Rain
• Critchelow, Andrew. Three Albums from October You Should Be Listening To – Music Review
• Profumo, Morgan. …