Discusses the four principles that guided the development of the communication studies program at Iowa State University. Describes the proposed program in communication studies. Appends the proposed curriculum. (RS)

Responds to a response to the authors' article on the development of a communication studies program at Iowa State University. Discusses some principles that might help others in reviewing their own departmental priorities and mission in developing a major that emphasizes the study of human communication. (RS)

Analyzes the structure of a communications department at a rural comprehensive community college by focusing on the grouping of components as well as their place in the status framework. Discusses the behavior of the system as a consequence of the structure as well as its evolution. (KEH)