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Ua68/13/4 The Link, Wku Journalism

WKU Administration Documents

Newsletter created by the WKU Department of Journalism for students and alumni regarding departmental events and activities.

Columbia Chronicle (10/05/1987), Columbia College Chicago

Columbia Chronicle (student newspaper)

Student newspaper from October 5, 1987 entitled Columbia Chronicle. This issue is 8 pages and is listed as Volume 18, Number 2. Cover story: "Lilly Endowment grants $75,000 to college" Editor-in-Chief: Penny Mateck

News & Views - Vol. 06, No. 03 - October 5, 1987, University Of Massachusetts Boston

1983-1991, News & Views

No abstract provided.

Spartan Daily, October 2, 1987, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 89, Issue 23

The Guardian, October 2, 1987, Wright State University Student Body

The Guardian Student Newspaper

Four page issue of The Guardian, the official student-run newspaper for Wright State University. The Guardian has been published regularly since March of 1965.

Beacon Light: October 1987, St. Cloud Hospital

Beacon Light

Competency-Based Nursing Orientation Gives Credit for Skills, Experience

Cardiologists, Surgeon Gear Up for Implementation of Program

St. Cloud Hospital's Adolescent Program Reprieve for Troubled Teens

St. Cloud Hospital Expands Services as Regional Medical Center

Construction of New Maternity Unit Underway

1987 October-December, Morehead State University. Office Of Athletics.

Morehead State Athletics Press Release Archives

Morehead State Athletics press releases from October to December of 1987.

New Expression: October 1987 (Volume 11, Issue 7), Columbia College Chicago

New Expression

October 1987,Volume 11, Issue 7, edition of New Expression, a news publication researched, contributed, written, and edited by Chicago high school journalists

Spartan Daily, October 1, 1987, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 89, Issue 22

Ua3/7/7 Scrapbook File, Wku President - Alexander

WKU Administration Documents

Clippings regarding WKU during October 1987.

Ua68/13/5 Adventure, Wku Advertising Club

Student Organizations

Newsletter created by members of the WKU Advertising Club regarding their members and activities.

Ua66/13/3 Newsletter, Wku Health & Safety

WKU Administration Documents

Newsletter created by and about the WKU Health & Safety department.

Ua66/7/2 Hilltopper News, Wku Chemistry

WKU Administration Documents

Newsletter created by and about the WKU Chemistry department.

Ua1b5 Introducing The New Faculty & Administrative Staff 1987-88, Western Kentucky University

WKU Administration Documents

List of new WKU faculty and staff.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 63, No. 11, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Aubespin, Eleska & Dorren Klausnitzer. Black Greeks Must Recruit to Survive, Some Say
• Hoppes, Lynn. Required Advising Starts Soon
• Chattin, John. Commuters Have More Drive, Go Extra Mile for School
• Duff, Jill. 386 Vote in Freshman Primary
• Historians Talk of Old Times Not Forgotten
• Stronger System Needed Before Black Greeks Build
• Barry, Julia. Editorial Cartoon – Student Loans, Tuition
• Patrick, Kelli & Toya Richards. Better Understanding Will Cause More Unity Among Greeks
• Carlton, Chad. Many Will Miss Bill Bivin
• Klausnitzer, Dorren. Students Play Dirty in …

The Wright Stater, Fall 1987, Wright State University

The Wright Stater

Thirteen page issue of the Wright Stater, which was published periodically from 1968-1990. The Wright Stater often covered events on campus, news about alumni, and more.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 20 No. 12, October 1, 1987

Central Florida Future

Talk growing about Robert Bork; Profs: a 50-50 shot at being confirmed; Students rallying in fight to keep Bork out of court; Castor heading fight to save education funding; Committee distributes AIDS information at UCF; News: Daytona Beach Campus kicks off year (photos); Activists plan reheating apartheid debate in October; News clips; Students returning to volunteerism of 1960s; Opinion: Spanking healthy for children, beating another story; The other side of nowhere: Knight football's great, but if only... (by Tim Ball); Sports; Confetti: The entertainment and feature supplement of the Central Florida Future.

A School Of Communication With A Liberal Arts Tradition, Jon T. Powell

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article traces the evolution of the Department of Speech Communication at Northern Illinois University into Communication Studies and its proposed development into a School of Communication. It examines how the department maintained a liberal arts tradition while adapting to new technologies, curricular demands, and disciplinary specialization. The discussion reviews changes in degree emphases, including the expansion of radio-television-film, the addition of organizational and corporate communication, and the continued role of rhetorical studies as a curricular foundation. Faculty organization by research interest, cross-teaching assignments, and collaborative governance are highlighted as strategies for preserving breadth and balance. The proposed merger with …

The Guardian, October 1, 1987, Wright State University Student Body

The Guardian Student Newspaper

Eight page issue of The Guardian, the official student-run newspaper for Wright State University. The Guardian has been published regularly since March of 1965.

A Small Rhetoric Of Retrenchment: A New Ma In Telecommunications, Frank W. Oglesbee

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article describes the development of a Master of Arts program in Telecommunications at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, designed during a period of retrenchment and shifting institutional priorities. The program emerged from challenges including rising undergraduate enrollments, limited faculty resources, and the collapse of a previous interdisciplinary master’s degree in public visual communication. Faculty and administrators framed the proposal rhetorically to emphasize career preparation in management and policy rather than production, aligning with institutional goals of “smaller but better” programming. A distinctive summer-through-summer schedule was introduced to attract non-traditional students with professional experience seeking to complete a degree in one …

Aca News

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

ACA News in this issue provides minutes from the Executive Committee meeting of April 1987 and updates from the November 1986 business meeting. Key actions included approval of seminar programming on departmental leadership, adoption of guidelines for promotion and tenure, and sponsorship of a fourth national rating of doctoral programs in communication. The committee discussed expanding corporate memberships, affiliation with the newly formed Association for Theatre in Higher Education, and strategies to promote communication as a core subject in schools. Other business covered publication of directories, revision of brochures, financial planning, and consideration of relocating the national office. The issue …

Constitution Of The Association For Communication Administration

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This document outlined the constitution and by-laws of the Association for Communication Administration (ACA) as adopted in 1987. The constitution established the Association’s purposes, including promoting communication among administrators, providing forums for disciplinary issues, and advancing communication arts and sciences in higher education. Membership was defined as institutional, with representation by administrative officers. Governance was placed in the Executive Committee, which oversaw elections, finances, meetings, and amendments. The by-laws detailed yearly activities, such as publishing the ACA Bulletin, conducting surveys of communication departments, and determining dues. Additional provisions addressed representation, reliance on the Speech Communication Association for support facilities, and …

Re-Inventing The Corporation And Rediscovering The University, Robert O. Blanchard

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article critiques the trend of universities adopting businesslike practices while corporations increasingly model themselves after universities. Drawing on themes from Re-Inventing the Corporation, it argues that higher education has been dismantling traditions of creativity, autonomy, and broad inquiry in favor of hierarchical management and narrow specialization. By contrast, innovative corporations such as Apple, IBM, and W.L. Gore emphasized vision, co-ownership, self-management, and creativity, cultivating environments that empower employees. The discussion contrasts corporate strategies for the Information Age—flexibility, decentralized communication, encouragement of innovation—with universities’ reliance on conformity, rigid structures, and centralized control. Insights from organizational studies suggest that universities have …

Preparing For Change: Management Concepts For The Future—Ideas From Supermanaging By Brown And Weiner, Ladonna Mcmurray Geddes

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article reviews concepts from Brown and Weiner’s Supermanaging and considers their application to communication administration in higher education. The discussion highlights rapid social and technological change, the growth of continuing education, and shifting demographics, all of which demand flexible and future-oriented management. Key ideas include environmental scanning, “error-embracing” leadership, and the importance of marketing strategies for organizational survival. Middle managers are urged to redefine their roles by fostering self-motivating environments, networking, anticipating issues, and demonstrating unique contributions. The article also stresses the significance of social contracts, balancing responsibilities to employees, clients, communities, and funding agencies. Applying these concepts to …

Improving Articulation Between High School And College, John M. Bradley

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article describes the Tennessee State-Wide School-College Collaborative for Educational Excellence, established in 1986 to improve the preparation of high school students entering college. The initiative created six task forces in English, mathematics, science, social studies, foreign language, and the arts, composed of secondary and postsecondary educators. Guided by the College Board’s Academic Preparation for College (Green Book) and the subject-specific “Rainbow Series,” the arts task force focused on theatre, music, dance, and visual arts. Recommendations emphasized sequential, discipline-based curricula, recognition of theatre as equal to art and music, enhanced teacher training, and competency testing. Sample high school theatre courses …

Closing The Gap: How Colleges And Universities Can Help Improve Secondary Theatre Education, Donald A. Drapeau

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article addresses the problem of high school students applying to college theatre programs without sufficient academic preparation. Many applicants excelled in drama activities but lacked basic competencies in math, science, or foreign language, often because theatre courses and competitions displaced core academic subjects. The discussion critiques how secondary theatre programs, influenced by play contests, awards, and performance-focused teachers, unintentionally encouraged students to emphasize production at the expense of scholastic development. Suggestions for improvement include shifting college outreach workshops from production techniques to admission requirements, de-emphasizing contests, providing training opportunities for high school teachers, and promoting awareness of theatre career …

Renewing The Commitment To Scholarship, Gustav W. Friedrich

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article explores strategies for creating a departmental climate that fosters professional growth and a renewed commitment to scholarship. It identifies four guiding principles for chairs: setting realistic expectations for faculty contributions, ensuring initiatives originate from within the department, beginning with projects that have high chances of success, and providing multiple options to accommodate diverse needs. The discussion emphasizes the importance of broad definitions of scholarship, including synthesis and teaching-related contributions, rather than focusing narrowly on research publication. Practical steps such as forming departmental research committees, offering incentives, rewarding achievements, and supporting small pilot projects are recommended. Flexibility is stressed, …

Involving Faculty In Department And Professional Service, G. Jack Gravlee

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article examines the role of faculty service in higher education and the responsibilities of department chairs in balancing participation with protection from excessive demands. Service is defined broadly, encompassing internal duties such as committees and advising, as well as external contributions to the community and professional organizations. The discussion highlights ambiguities in how service is valued compared to teaching and research, often leaving faculty uncertain about its impact on evaluation. Practical recommendations are offered for administrators: clarifying departmental obligations, rotating assignments, introducing new faculty gradually, reserving key tasks for senior members, and rewarding time-intensive service. Equally emphasized is the …

Helping Teachers Become Better Teachers, Robert C. Dick

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article examines the challenges of improving teaching effectiveness in higher education, with particular focus on communication faculty. It argues that universities often undervalue teaching compared to research and service, resulting in limited recognition and rewards for instructional excellence. Contributing factors to poor teaching include reliance on outdated materials, burnout, limited interest in assigned courses, and pressures from tenure and promotion systems that prioritize publication. The discussion reviews methods of evaluating teaching, including peer review, student ratings, and departmental oversight, emphasizing the need for balanced and constructive feedback. It highlights the role of faculty development centers, workshops, and instructional grants …

What You See Way Not Necessarily Be What You Get, Paul A. Distler

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article raises concerns about ethics in theatre education, focusing on discrepancies between what programs claim and what they can realistically deliver. Drawing on experiences as a consultant and accreditation evaluator, the discussion highlights cases where institutions created degree programs without sufficient faculty or resources, often motivated by competition with nearby schools. Examples also include promotional materials exaggerating facilities or equipment, misleading prospective students and the public. These practices are described as symptomatic of a larger “truth in advertising” problem within theatre education, where ambition outpaces capability. While accreditation efforts and external evaluations may provide some oversight, the article argues …