Abstract
In November 1987, the Association for Communication Administration held its Fifteenth Annual Seminar and programs in Boston. The seminar, “Departmental Leadership: Getting Results,” was facilitated by Lee Bolman of Harvard University and featured plenary discussions, small group sessions, and a luncheon. Additional programs addressed major issues facing communication administrators, including accreditation in the communication disciplines, curriculum design in merged departments, and the role of departments in faculty recruitment. Special sessions supported new administrators and explored strategies for promoting faculty, responding to adult learners, and sustaining quality programs during budget constraints. The meeting concluded with discussions on balancing increased enrollments with limited resources, inviting members to share cost-saving strategies that preserved program quality.
Recommended Citation
(1987)
"15th Annual Seminar Departmental Leadership: Getting Results,"
Association for Communication Administration Bulletin: Vol. 61, Article 23.
Available at:
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/aca/vol61/iss1/23
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