Abstract
This article examines the place of dual career couples within communication departments, foregrounding organizational communication perspectives to map persistent myths, institutional constraints, and pragmatic strategies for inclusive faculty recruitment . Drawing on narrative accounts from married academics and administrators, it identifies misconceptions regarding equity treatment, professional autonomy, and departmental governance, illustrating how these perceptions influence hiring decisions, tenure processes, and work life balance . The discussion synthesizes guidelines for chairs that promote merit based evaluation, redistributed service loads, and supportive mentorship, while emphasizing the value of relational capital, network extension, and collaborative scholarship . By integrating concepts of gender equity, academic labor, and professional identity, this article contributes to the scholarship on faculty development and institutional policy, offering actionable insights for human resources and higher education leadership eager to leverage the advantages that dual career arrangements bring to speech communication programs
Recommended Citation
Erickson, Keith V.; Erickson, Theresa J.; Foss, Karen A.; Littlejohn, Stephen W.; Frentz, Thomas S.; Rushing, Janice H.; Trent, Jimmie D.; and Trent, Judith S.
(1991)
"Couples in Communication: Problems and Prospects,"
Association for Communication Administration Bulletin: Vol. 77, Article 1.
Available at:
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/aca/vol77/iss1/1
