Abstract
This piece responds to ongoing debates about the organization of the communication arts and sciences by situating the discussion within the larger purpose of education. It argues that administrative considerations such as budgets, efficiency, or departmental structures should be secondary to the broader aim of cultivating intellectual inquiry, values, and connectedness across disciplines. Drawing on reports about educational reform and cultural commentary, it stresses the importance of balancing liberal studies with professional training to prepare students for rapid societal change. The essay highlights the responsibility of faculty to foster learning that emphasizes “know why” rather than only “know how.” It concludes that organizational decisions should be guided by institutional context and by a commitment to sustaining meaningful education rather than by disciplinary politics alone.
Recommended Citation
Ausprich, Harry
(1987)
"A Response to the Communication Arts and Sciences: Together Again,"
Association for Communication Administration Bulletin: Vol. 61, Article 12.
Available at:
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/aca/vol61/iss1/12
