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This project analyzes how sports broadcasting has evolved amid major technological, economic, and legal shifts. It examines the rise of streaming platforms, the fragmentation of viewing options, and the financial pressures reshaping production models and regional networks. This study was done by conducting interviews with individuals who are directly involved in the industry and have insight into…

The Dual-Eligible and Part D Low-Income Subsidy programs help low-income Medicare beneficiaries cover healthcare and prescription costs. However, information on the sociodemographic characteristics of eligible Medicare beneficiaries for both programs is limited. The 2017-2023 Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey Public Use Files, a nationally representative dataset of Medicare beneficiaries aged ≥…

As the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) advances its cloud first strategy, Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSM&O) programs are taking a proactive role in evaluating which applications are appropriate for cloud or hybrid deployments. Although cloud platforms offer scalability, reliability, and cost efficiencies, migration decisions are complex and must account for miss…

Mycobacterium tuberculosis ( Mtb ), a bacterium that causes Tuberculosis, results in over 1.5 million deaths annually and is typically treated with a cocktail of four drugs over 4-6 months. Mycobacterium abscessus ( Mab ), which affects patients with pre-existing conditions such as Cystic Fibrosis, is a rapidly growing and drug-resistant pathogen. Mab , which is a non-tuberculous mycobacterium (N…

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This is the complete Volume 53 from 1985 for the Association for Communication Administration Bulletin.

Student perspectives on course access problems are examined in relation to communication courses facing high demand and limited instructional resources. The article reports student responses to possible remedies for overenrollment, including enrollment limits, large lectures, small performance sections, graduate teaching assistants, undergraduate assistants, reduced performances, mediated instruc…

Technical speech communication is analyzed as a basic course designed for students preparing for professional and technical careers. The article argues that communication training is increasingly important in fields such as business, health, education, agriculture, and technology, where workers rely on listening, interpersonal interaction, small group communication, informative briefings, and pre…

Student perceptions of two versions of a basic speech communication course are compared to assess how course design influences perceived learning outcomes. The article contrasts a general blend course with a blend course emphasizing public speaking, examining student views of improvement in communication theory, interpersonal communication, small group communication, public speaking, and writing …

Experiential learning resources are described through an overview of PANEL, a peer assistance network developed to support internship and experiential education programs. The article explains the origins of the National Society for Internships and Experiential Education, its services, and the creation of PANEL as a clearinghouse and referral system for practitioners. It outlines areas of assistan…

Internship development in nonmetropolitan areas is examined as a practical concern for speech communication programs seeking experiential learning opportunities for students. The article defines internships as structured professional experiences supervised by academic and agency personnel, then reviews communication skills commonly needed in professional settings. It addresses central administrat…

Continuing education is examined as a response to declining traditional college enrollments and the growing presence of adult learners in higher education. The article discusses demographic change, adult participation in part time study, and the need for flexible credit and noncredit programs that maintain academic standards while addressing different student backgrounds, goals, and schedules. It…

A case study of curriculum rebuilding and departmental repositioning is presented through the example of a communication department that responded to enrollment decline, loss of program visibility, and changing university priorities. The article describes how the department strengthened its undergraduate curriculum, developed applied communication and mass communication programs, expanded interns…

Faculty work in small liberal arts colleges is examined through the problem of excessive cocurricular demands on speech communication teachers. The article explains how institutional missions centered on whole student development can expand faculty responsibilities beyond classroom teaching, especially in forensics, student media, student government, campus events, public speaking support, and st…

Job listings in Spectra are examined as an indicator of academic employment patterns in communication during the 1982 to 1983 listing year. The article updates prior analyses by reviewing total listings, appointment status, faculty rank, salaries, degree and experience requirements, geographic distribution, and specialization areas. It notes that listings remained below earlier Placement Service …

Institutional article production in theatre is analyzed through a year by year and journal by journal review of selected theatre journals. The article situates publication frequency as one possible measure of institutional research activity while noting that it should be considered alongside other indicators of quality. It describes a method for assigning publication credit to institutions, inclu…

Communication climate auditing is presented as a practical method for identifying and reducing administrative pressures that may contribute to burnout in academic departments. The article explains a two phase process involving a communication audit instrument followed by small group discussions focused on solutions. It describes how audit results can reveal communication strengths, problem areas,…

Chairperson burnout is examined as a problem created by role ambiguity, high administrative expectations, limited authority, and reduced access to rewarding faculty activities. The article describes the academic chairperson as positioned between faculty and administration, expected to manage faculty concerns, departmental coordination, research support, instruction, records, personnel, and instit…

This article examines administrative burnout among women in higher education, with particular attention to theatre administration and male dominated university structures. It describes burnout as a condition shaped by workload, conflicting demands, isolation, limited support, and repeated challenges to professional authority. The article argues that women administrators often experience different…

This article reflects on theatre administration as a form of leadership grounded in judgment, responsibility, personality, and practical experience. It responds to discussions of theatre administration by distinguishing management and organization from leadership, suggesting that administrative effectiveness depends less on formal training than on the capacity to make timely decisions and accept …