Abstract
This introductory essay outlines the goals and structure of a seminar devoted to the roles and powers of communication administrators. It describes how participants, including chairs, deans, presidents, and fellows, examined administrative responsibilities through prepared remarks, group discussions, and case analyses. The seminar used a shared text as a foundation for exploring how administrative roles are interpreted across institutional contexts and how misconceptions arise from differing perspectives. The sessions considered ideal and problematic behaviors of chairs and deans, interpretations by senior administrators, and collaborative interactions among administrative levels. Additional discussions focused on recurring issues facing communication administrators and on systematic approaches to decision making. The essay emphasizes the seminar’s intent to promote reflection on administrative practice and to provide professional development through collective inquiry and dissemination of insights.
Recommended Citation
Roever, James E.
(1985)
"Roles and Powers of Administrators: Theory and Practice for Communication Administrators: An Introduction,"
Association for Communication Administration Bulletin: Vol. 52, Article 1.
Available at:
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/aca/vol52/iss1/1
