Abstract
This introduction frames a group of essays on tenure and promotion in artistic fields within speech communication and related areas, including theatre, oral interpretation, radio, television, and film. It explains that creative work often requires evaluation through standards other than publication, then summarizes the collected papers on reputation, review procedures, teaching, service, creative accomplishment, and administrative strategy. The introduction also emphasizes the long term consequences of tenure decisions for departments, students, and the profession, while calling for better ways to assess sustained professional growth.
Recommended Citation
Gillespie, Patti P.
(1984)
"Tenure and Promotion and the Arts: An Overview,"
Association for Communication Administration Bulletin: Vol. 48, Article 12.
Available at:
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/aca/vol48/iss1/12
