Curriculum Vitae – 8/8/12

Rebecca B. Rubin

Address:  110 Frisco Trail

Sedona, Arizona 86351

Phone: (928) 284-2674

Fax: (928) 284-2675

Cell Phone: (928) 203-6769

E‑Mail: rrubin@kent.edu

EDUCATION

 

Ph.D.   1975, Speech Communication, University of Illinois at Urbana‑Champaign. Dissertation: Cognitive Complexity, Context of Antici­pated Interaction, and Information Seeking Processes in Impression Formation (Dr. Jesse G. Delia, Advisor).

 

M.A.    1971, Speech, Pennsylvania State University (University Park). Thesis: A Study to Determine Factors Which Contribute to Student Exemption of a Beginning College Speech Course (Dr. David E. Butt, Advisor).

 

B.A.     1970, Speech, Pennsylvania State University (University Park). Major areas: Speech Education, Television and Radio.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

 

2004—                        Professor Emerita, School of Communication Studies, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio.

 

1988-2004       Professor, School of Communication Studies, Kent State Uni­versity, Kent, Ohio. Taught graduate and undergrad­uate courses in interpersonal communication, research methods, and the interface of per­sonal and mediated communi­cation. Directed theses and dis­sertations. Full graduate faculty status.

 

1982-1988          Associate Professor, School of Speech Communication, Kent State Univer­sity, Kent, Ohio. Taught graduate and undergraduate courses in interper­sonal communication, research methods, and communication competence; directed theses and disserta­tions. Full graduate faculty status. Tenured Fall 1984.

 

1981-1982          Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Communication, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio. Taught courses in inter­personal, group, organizational communication, and public relations; directed multi‑section basic interpersonal course.

 

1977-1981          Assistant Professor, Communication Discipline, University of Wisconsin‑Parkside, Kenosha, Wisconsin. Taught courses in interpersonal, group, and organizational communi­cation, and communi­cation theory and research. Served as Discipline Coordinator, June 1979‑‑June 1981.

 

1976-1977          Instructor, Department of Drama and Speech, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, North Carolina. Taught undergraduate courses in interpersonal and public communication, communication theory, and graduate courses in advanced communication theory and persuasion. Full graduate faculty status.

 

1975-1976          Assistant Professor (Part‑time), Department of Speech and Drama, Georgia Southern College, Statesboro, Georgia. Taught speech fundamentals and public relations.

 

1972-1975        Teaching/Research Assistant, Department of Speech Communica­tion, University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois. Taught group discussion and traditional and anxiety sections of the basic course. Assisted faculty research in cognitive development processes.

 

1971-1972          Instructor, Messiah College, Grantham, Pennsylvania. Taught advanced public speaking, supervised speech instruc­tion for all freshmen and sophomores, and developed speech anxiety curriculum.

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE

 

Graduate Coordinator, School of Communication Studies, Kent State University, 1988‑1992, 1998-2004. Admitted students, coordinated assistantships, prepared catalog and promotional materials, served on University‑wide Graduate Council, advised new graduate students, and determined graduate scheduling.

 

Director, Communication Research Center, School of Communication Studies Kent State University, 1983‑1988, 1992‑1998. Facilitated research grants and training workshops, established library, coor­dinated audio‑visual equipment, prepared promotional materials, and oversaw budget.

 

Coordinator, Communication Discipline, University of Wisconsin‑‑Park­side, 1979‑1981. Prepared class schedules, recruited/hired commu­nication faculty, prepared catalog and promotional materials, coor­dinated advising program, represented faculty on the Division Coor­dinating Committee, assisted preparation of annual budget.

PUBLICATIONS:  BOOKS, MONOGRAPHS, & TESTS

 

1.      Rubin, R. B., Rubin, A. M., Perse, E. M., Graham, E. E., & Seibold, D. (Eds.). (2009). Communication research measures II: A Sourcebook. New York: Routledge.

 

2.      Rubin, R. B., Rubin, A. M., Haridakis, P., & Piele, L. J. (2010). Communication research: Strategies and sources (7th ed.). Boston: Wadsworth Cengage Learning.

 

v  7th edition, 2010

v  6th edition, 2005

v  5th edition, 2000.

v  4th edition, 1996. [published in Chinese, 1997, 2000]

v  3rd edition, 1993.

v  2nd edition, 1990.

v  1st edition, 1986.

 

3.      Morreale, S., Rubin, R. B., & Jones, E. (Eds.) (1998). Speaking and listening competencies for college students. Annandale, VA: National Communication Association. [http://www.natcom.org/InstrResour/ college_competencies_home_page.htm]

 

4.      Rubin, R. B., Palmgreen, P., & Sypher, H. (Eds.). (1994). Communication research measures: A sourcebook. New York: Guilford.

 

5.      Rubin, R. B. (1994). Communication Competency Assessment Instrument (Rev. Ed.) [Rating Manual, Forms, & Videotape]. New Orleans: Spectra Inc.

v  1st edition, 1982. Annandale, VA: Speech Communi­cation Association.

 

6.      Rubin, R. B. (1994). Communication Competency Assessment Instrument‑‑High School Edition [Rating Manual]. New Orleans: Spectra Inc.

 

7.      Rubin, R. B., & Nevins, R. A. (1988). The road trip: An interpersonal adventure. Prospect Heights, IL: Waveland.

 

8.      Rubin, R. B. (Ed.). (1983). Improving speaking and listening skills. San Francisco: Jossey‑Bass.

PUBLICATIONS:  BOOK CHAPTERS & ARTICLES

 

1.         Rubin, R. B. Measurement in instructional communication. In R. B. Rubin, A. M. Rubin, E. E. Graham, E. M. Perse, & D. R. Seibold, Communication research measures II: A sourcebook (pp. 43-56). New York: Routledge.

 

2.         Seibold, D. R., Rubin, R. B., & Rubin, A. M. Measurement in cross-cultural and intercultural communication. In R. B. Rubin, A. M. Rubin, E. E. Graham, E. M. Perse, & D. R. Seibold, Communication research measures II: A sourcebook (pp. 57-75). New York: Routledge.

 

3.         Egbert, N., & Rubin, R. B. (2009). Measurement in health communication. In R. B. Rubin, A. M. Rubin, E. E. Graham, E. M. Perse, & D. R. Seibold, Communication research measures II: A sourcebook (pp. 36-42). New York: Routledge.

 

4.         Rubin, R. B. (2008). Educational communication. In W. Donsbach (Ed.), International Encyclopedia of Communication. Malden, MA: Blackwell.

 

5.         Rubin, R. B. (2008). Relationship development. In W. Donsbach (Ed.), International Encyclopedia of Communication. Malden, MA: Blackwell.

 

6.         Rubin, R. B., & Rubin, A. M. (2005). Research and information gathering. In W. Christ (Ed.), Assessing media education: A resource handbook for educators and administrators (pp. 191-214). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum.

 

7.         Rubin, R. B., & Rubin, A. M. (2001). Attribution in social and parasocial relationships. In V. Manusov & J. H. Harvey (Eds.), Attribution, communication behavior and close relationships (pp. 320-337). New York: Cambridge University Press.

 

8.         Rubin, R. B., & Daly, J. A. (1999). Communication education and the academy. In W. G. Christ (Ed.), Leadership in times of change: Handbook for communication and media administrators (pp. 25-40). Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum.

 

9.         Rubin, R. B. (1999). Evaluating the product. In J. A. Daly, G. Fried­rich, & A. Vangelisti (Eds.), Teaching communication: Methods, research, and theory (2nd ed., pp. 425-444). Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum.

 

10.     Rubin, R. B., & Martin, M. M. (1998). Interpersonal communication motives. In J. C. McCroskey, J. A. Daly, M. M. Martin, & M. J. Beatty (Eds.), Communication and personality: Trait perspectives (pp. 287-307). Cresskill, NJ: Hampton Press.

 

11.     Rubin, R. B., & Morreale, S. P. (1997). Setting expectations for speech communication and listening. In E. A. Jones, Ed., Preparing competent college graduates: Setting new and higher expectations for student learning, 96, 19-29.

 

12.     Rubin, A. M., & Rubin, R. B. (1997). Information gathering. In W. G. Christ (Ed.), Media education assessment handbook (pp. 189-212). Mahwah, NJ: Erlbaum.

 

13.     Rubin, R. B., & Graham, E. E. (1994). Measures of interpersonal communication. In R. B. Rubin, P. Palmgreen, & H. Sypher (Eds.), Communication research measures: A sourcebook (pp. 21-36). New York: Guilford.

 

14.     Rubin, R. B. (1994). Affinity Seeking Instrument. In R. B. Rubin, P. Palmgreen, & H. Sypher (Eds.), Communication research measures: A sourcebook (pp. 86-88). New York: Guilford.

 

15.     Rubin, R. B. (1994). Communicative Adaptability Scale. In R. B. Rubin, P. Palmgreen, & H. Sypher (Eds.), Communication research measures: A sourcebook (pp. 120-124). New York: Guilford.

 

16.     Rubin, R. B. (1994). Communicative Competence Scale. In R. B. Rubin, P. Palmgreen, & H. Sypher (Eds.), Communication research measures: A sourcebook (pp. 125-129). New York: Guilford.

 

17.     Rubin, R. B. (1994). Compliance Gaining Techniques. In R. B. Rubin, P. Palmgreen, & H. Sypher (Eds.), Communication research measures: A sourcebook (pp. 142-148). New York: Guilford.

 

18.     Rubin, R. B. (1994). Conversational Appropriateness and Effectiveness Scale. In R. B. Rubin, P. Palmgreen, & H. Sypher (Eds.), Communication research measures: A sourcebook (pp. 149-153). New York: Guilford.

 

19.     Rubin, R. B. (1994). Feelings of Understanding/Misunderstanding Scale. In R. B. Rubin, P. Palmgreen, & H. Sypher (Eds.), Communication research measures: A sourcebook (pp. 165-168). New York: Guilford.

 

20.     Rubin, R. B. (1994). Individualized Trust Scale. In R. B. Rubin, P. Palmgreen, & H. Sypher (Eds.), Communication research measures: A sourcebook (pp. 184-186). New York: Guilford.

 

21.     Rubin, R. B. (1994). Interaction Involvement Scale. In R. B. Rubin, P. Palmgreen, & H. Sypher (Eds.), Communication research measures: A sourcebook (pp. 187-192). New York: Guilford.

 

22.     Rubin, R. B. (1994). Interpersonal Solidarity Scale. In R. B. Rubin, P. Palmgreen, & H. Sypher (Eds.), Communication research measures: A sourcebook (pp. 223-225). New York: Guilford.

 

23.     Rubin, R. B. (1994). Source Credibility Scale--McCroskey. In R. B. Rubin, P. Palmgreen, & H. Sypher (Eds.), Communication research measures: A sourcebook (pp. 332-339). New York: Guilford.

 

24.     Rubin, R. B. (1994). Unwillingness-to-Communicate Scale. In R. B. Rubin, P. Palmgreen, & H. Sypher (Eds.), Communication research measures: A sourcebook (pp. 382-386). New York: Guilford.

 

25.     Rubin, R. B. (1994). Verbal Aggressiveness Scale. In R. B. Rubin, P. Palmgreen, & H. Sypher (Eds.), Communication research measures: A sourcebook (pp. 387-392). New York: Guilford.

 

26.     Rubin, R. B. (1994). Assessment of the cognitive component of communication competence. In S. Morreale, M. Brooks, R. Berko, & C. Cooke (Eds.), 1994 SCA Summer Conference Proceedings and Prepared Remarks (pp. 73-86). Annandale, VA: Speech Communication Association.

 

27.     Rubin, R. B. (1991). Perspectives on communication competence. In G. M. Phillips, The rhetoric of oral performance behavior: Shyness and other rhetorical incompetencies (pp. 289‑305). Carbondale: Southern Illinois University Press.

 

28.     Rubin, R. B. (1990). Evaluating the product. In J. A. Daly, G. Fried­rich, & A. Vangelisti (Eds.), Teaching communication: Methods, research, and theory (pp. 379‑401). Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum.

 

29.     Rubin, R. B. (1990). Communication competence. In G. M. Phillips & J. T. Wood (Eds.), Speech Communication: Essays to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Speech Communication Association (pp. 94‑129). Carbondale: Southern Illinois University Press.

 

30.     Rubin, A. M., & Rubin, R. B. (1989). Social and psychological antece­dents of VCR use. In M. R. Levy (Ed.), The VCR age: Home video recorders and the mass communication process (pp. 92‑111). Newbury Park, CA: Sage.

 

31.     Rubin, R. B. (1981). Assessment of college‑level speaking and listen­ing skills. In R. J. Stiggins (Ed.), Perspectives on the assessment of speaking and listening skills for the 1980's (pp. 25‑41). Port­land, OR: Clearinghouse for Applied Performance Testing.

PUBLICATIONS: JOURNAL ARTICLES

 

1.         Ishii, K., & Rubin, R. B. (2012) Effective communication with employees in times of organizational change: Understanding incumbents’ information seeking. Journal of Global Mass Communication, 4 (1-4), 153-171.

 

2.         Hullman, G. A., Planisek, A., McNally, J. S. & Rubin, R. B. (2010). Competence, Personality, and Self-Efficacy: Relationships in an Undergraduate Interpersonal Course. Atlantic Journal of Communication, 18(1), 36-49.

 

3.         Earnheardt, A. C., Earnheardt, M. B., & Rubin, R. B. (2008) Development and test of an internet search and evaluation measure. Ohio Communication Journal, 46(1), 45-72.

 

4.         Bowman, B. J., Punyanunt-Carter, N., Cheah, T. Y., Watson, W. J., & Rubin, R. B. (2007). Does listening to Mozart affect listening ability? International Journal of Listening, 21, 124-139.

 

5.         Bower, W. A., Rubin, R. B. (2002). Test of an aggression-competence model of conflict strategies. Ohio Speech Journal, 40, 23-50.

 

6.         Welch, S-A, & Rubin, R. B. (2002). Development of relationship stage measures. Communication Quarterly, 50, 24-40.

 

7.         Rubin, A. M., & Rubin, R. B. (2001). Interface of personal and mediated communication: 15 years later. Electronic Journal of Communication/La Revue Electronique de Communication, 11(1), available: http://www.cios.org/getfile\Rubin_V11n101.

 

8.         Rubin, R. B., & Morreale, S. P. (2000). What college students should know and be able to do. Journal of the Association for Communication Administration, 29, 53-65.

 

9.         Flaherty, L. M., Pearce, K. J., & Rubin, R. B. (1998). Internet and face-to-face communication: Not functional alternatives. Communication Quarterly, 46, 250-268.

 

10.     Westmyer, S. A., DiCioccio, R. L., & Rubin, R. B. (1998). Appropriateness and effectiveness of communication channels in competent interpersonal communication. Journal of Communication, 48(3), 27-48.

 

11.     Martin, M. M., & Rubin, R. B. (1998). Affinity-seeking in initial interactions. Southern Journal of Communication, 63, 131-143.

 

12.     Rubin, R. B., Rubin, A. M., & Jordan, F. F. (1997). Effects of instruction on communication apprehension and communication competence. Communication Education, 46, 104-114.

 

13.     Rubin, R. B., Welch, S. A., & Buerkel, R. (1995). Performance-based assessment of high school speech instruction. Communication Education, 44, 30-39.

 

14.     Martin, M. M., & Rubin, R. B. (1995). A new measure of cognitive flexibility. Psychological Reports, 76, 623-626.

 

15.     Mignerey, J. T., Rubin, R. B., & Gorden, W. I. (1995). Organizational entry: An investigation of newcomer communication behavior and uncertainty. Communication Research, 22, 54-85.

 

16.     Rubin, R. B., & Martin, M. M. (1994). Development of a measure of interpersonal communication competence. Communication Research Reports, 11, 33-44.

 

17.     Martin, M. M., & Rubin, R. B. (1994). Development of a communication flexibility measure. Southern Communication Journal, 59, 171‑178.

 

18.     Rubin, R. B., Rubin, A. M., & Martin, M. M. (1993). The role of self‑disclosure and self‑awareness in affinity‑seeking competence. Com­munication Research Reports, 10, 115‑127.

 

19.     Rubin, R. B., Martin, M. M., Bruning, S. S., & Powers, D. E. (1993). Test of a self‑efficacy model of interpersonal communication compe­tence. Communication Quarterly, 41, 210‑220.

 

20.     Rubin, A. M., & Rubin, R. B. (1992). Call‑in talk radio in den USA. Rundfunk und Fernsehen, 40, 385‑397.

 

21.     Rubin, R. B., Fernandez‑Collado, C., & Hernandez‑Sampieri, R. (1992). A cross‑cultural examination of interpersonal communication motives in Mexico and the United States. International Journal of Intercul­tural Relations, 16, 145‑157.

 

22.     Rubin, R. B., & Rubin, A. M. (1992). Antecedents of interpersonal communication motivation. Communication Quarterly, 40, 305‑317.

 

23.     Neiman, G. S., & Rubin, R. B. (1991). Changes in communication apprehension, satisfaction, and competence in foreign dialect and stut­tering clients. Journal of Communicative Disorders, 24, 353‑366.

 

24.     Onyekwere, E. O., Rubin, R. B., & Infante, D. A. (1991). Interper­sonal perception and communication satisfaction as a function of argumentativeness and ego‑involvement. Communication Quarterly, 39, 35‑47.

 

25.     Rubin, R. B., & Graham, E. E., & Mignerey, J. (1990). A longitu­dinal study of college students' communication competence. Com­munication Education, 38, 1‑14.

 

26.     Rubin, R. B., & Rubin, A. M. (1989). Communication apprehension and satisfaction in interpersonal relationships. Communication Research Reports, 6, 13‑20.

 

27.     Perse, E. M., & Rubin, R. B. (1989). Attribution in social and para­social relationships. Communication Research, 16, 59‑77.

 

28.     Rubin, R. B., Perse, E. M., & Barbato, C. A. (1988). Conceptualiza­tion and measurement of interpersonal communication motives. Human Communication Research, 14, 602‑628.

 

29.     Rubin, R. B., & Graham, E. E. (1988). Communication correlates of college success: An exploratory investigation. Communication Educa­tion, 37, 14‑27.

 

30.     Rubin, R. B., & McHugh, M. P. (1987). Development of parasocial interaction relationships. Journal of Broadcasting & Electronic Media, 31, 279‑292.

 

31.     Rubin, R. B., & Roberts, C. V. (1987). A comparative examination and analysis of three listening tests. Communication Education, 36, 142‑153.

 

32.     Rubin, R. B., & Feezel, J. D. (1986). A needs assessment of research in communication education. Central States Speech Journal, 37, 113‑118.

 

33.     Rubin, R. B. (1986). A response to "Ethnicity, communication compe­tency and classroom success." Western Journal of Speech Communica­tion, 50, 279‑282.

 

34.     Rubin, R. B., & Feezel, J. D. (1986). Elements of teacher communication competence. Communication Education, 35, 254‑268.

 

35.     Rubin, A. M., & Rubin, R. B. (1986). Contextual age as a life‑position index. International Journal of Aging and Human Develop­ment, 23, 27‑45.

 

36.     Rubin, R. B., Rubin, A. M., Perse, E. M., Armstrong, C., McHugh, M., & Faix, N. (1986). Media use and meaning of music video. Journalism Quarterly, 63(2), 353‑359.

 

37.     Rubin, R. B. (1985). The use of personal constructs in forming im­pressions. Communication Research Reports, 2, 188‑195.

 

38.     Rubin, R. B. (1985). Validity of the Communication Competency Assess­ment Instrument. Communication Monographs, 52, 173‑185.

 

39.     Rubin, R. B., & Feezel, J. D. (1985). Teacher communication compe­tence: Essential skills and assessment procedures. Central States Speech Journal, 36, 4‑13.

 

40.     Rubin, A. M., & Rubin, R. B. (1985). Interface of personal and medi­ated communication: A research agenda. Critical Studies in Mass Communication, 2, 36‑53.

 

41.     Rubin, R. B., & Yoder, J. (1985). Ethical issues in the assessment of communication behavior. Communication Education, 34, 13‑17.

 

42.     Rubin, R. B. (1984). Communication assessment instruments and pro­cedures in higher education. Communication Education, 33, 178‑180.

 

43.     Rubin, R. B., & Henzl, S. A. (1984). Cognitive complexity, communica­tion competence and verbal ability. Communication Quarterly, 32, 263‑270.

 

44.     Rubin, R. B., Whaley, M. A., Mitchell, N. E., & Sharp, K. (1984). Affirmative action on campus. Academe, 70(5), 24‑30.

 

45.     Rubin, R. B., & Rubin, A. M. (1982). Contextual age and television use: Reexamining a life‑position indicator. Communication Yearbook 6, 583‑604.

 

46.     Rubin, A. M., & Rubin, R. B. (1982). Older persons' TV viewing pat­terns and motivations. Communication Research, 9, 287‑313.

 

47.     Rubin, A. M., & Rubin, R. B. (1982). Contextual age and television use. Human Communication Research, 8, 228‑244.

 

48.     Rubin, R. B. (1982). Assessing speaking and listening competence at the college level: The Communication Competency Assessment Instru­ment. Communication Education, 31, 19‑32.

 

49.     Rubin, R. B. (1981). Ideal traits and terms of address for male and female college professors. Journal of Personality and Social Psy­chology, 41, 966‑974.

 

50.     Allen, R. R., Rubin, R. B., & Ridge, A. A. (1981). Competency based instruction and assessment of communication skills. Journal of the Wisconsin Communication Association, 11, 21‑24.

 

51.     Rubin, A. M., & Rubin, R. B. (1981). Age, context and television use. Journal of Broadcasting, 25, 1‑13.

 

52.     Rubin, R. B. (1979). The effect of context on information seeking across the span of initial interactions. Communication Quarterly, 27, 13‑20.

 

53.     Rubin, R. B. (1977). The role of context in information seeking and impression formation. Communication Monographs, 44, 81‑90.

 

54.     Rubin, R. B., Widenhouse, M. G., & Ross, C. (1977). High school prin­cipals' attitudes toward forensics and speech programs. North Caro­lina Journal of Speech and Drama, 10, 10‑26.

 

55.     Rubin, A. M., & Rubin, R. B. (1975). An examination of the constitu­ent elements in a presently‑occurring rhetorical situation. Central States Speech Journal, 26, 133‑141.

GRANTS AND REPORTS

 

1.      Rubin, R. B., Egbert, N., & Lilly, E. (2003). “Information Literacy for Communication Students.” Proposal submitted to OBOR Information Literacy Fellowship Grants. $5,000 [not funded]

 

2.      Rubin, R. B., Rubin, A.M., & Haridakis, P. (2002). "Using the Internet to gratify psychological needs." Proposal submitted to the National Science Foundation. $293,242 [not funded]

 

3.      Rubin, R. B. et al. (2001). “Developing and Evaluating Measures of Internet Use II: ” Research Challenge Proposal, Kent State University.[not funded]

 

4.      Rubin, R. B. (2001). “Increasing Retention via the Communication Instructional Resource Laboratory,” Kent State University. $12,500 [funded]

 

5.      Rubin, R. B. (2001), “Marketing the Communication Studies Graduate Program,” Kent State University, Research and Graduate Studies. $4,500 [funded]

 

6.      Rubin, R. B. et al. (2000). “Developing and Evaluating Measures of Internet Use.” Research Challenge Proposal, Kent State University. $115,000 [$86,172 funded for 2001-2004]

 

7.      Rubin, R. B. (2000). “Preparing future faculty. National Communication Association. $12,500 [not funded]

 

8.      Rubin, R. B. (1998). "Developing a Web Site for Communication Studies." KSU Undergraduate Teaching Council, Small Grants. $1500 [funded]

 

9.      Rubin, R. B., Radcliff, C., & Lilly, E. (1998). "Communication Studies Instructional Web Site." OhioLINK Small Grant Project, Columbus, OH. $5000 [funded]

 

10.  Rubin, R. B. (1995). "Development of a Communication Training Center at Kent State University." U.S. Department of Education, Fund for the Improvement of Post Secondary Education, $138,620 [not funded].

 

11.  Rubin, R. B., & Jordan, F. F. (1994). "Development of a Communication Training Center at Kent State University." U.S. Department of Education, Fund for the Improvement of Post Secondary Education, $144,643 [not funded].

 

12.  Rubin, R. B. (1994). "Assessment of Communication Skills." U.S. Department of Education, Fund for the Improvement of Post Secondary Education, $165,627 [not funded].

 

13.  Rubin, R. B. (1994). "Development of a Communication Knowledge Test." Summer Research and Creative Activity Appointment, Division of Research and Graduate Studies, Kent State University. $6500 [funded]

 

14.  Rubin, R. B. (1985). "Longitudinal Study of College Students' Commu­nication Competence." Faculty Development Grant, College of Fine & Professional Arts, Kent State University. $1500 [funded]

 

15.  Rubin, R. B., Moore, M. R., Sisco, J. I. & Quianthy, R. (1983). Oral communication assessment procedures and instrument development in higher education. Annandale, VA: Speech Communication Association. Report of the SCA Committee on Assessment and Testing Subcommittee on Oral Communication Assessment Procedures and Instrument Develop­ment in Higher Education.

 

16.  Rubin, R. B. (1981, February; 1979, July). "Competence Test Develop­ment" (Research Grants), University of Wisconsin‑Parkside Adminis­tration and Center for Teaching Excellence. [funded]

 

17.  Rubin, A. M., & Rubin, R. B. (1980). Television Usage and Aging, (Grant Report). Kenosha, WI: University of Wisconsin‑Parkside.

 

18.  Rubin, A. M., & Rubin, R. B. (1980, March‑‑September). "Television Usage and Aging" (Research Grant), American Broadcasting Companies. $10,000 [funded]

 

19.  Rubin, R. B. (1980). Development of a Communication Competence Assess­ment Instrument for Parkside's Basic Skills Program (Grant Report). Kenosha, WI: University of Wisconsin‑Parkside. (Abstracted in En­hancement of Undergraduate Teaching: Proposals and Results. Madison, WI: University of Wisconsin, 1980‑present.

 

20.  Rubin, R. B. (1979‑1980). "Development of a Communication Competence Assessment Instrument for Parkside's Basic Skills Program" (Research Grant), University of Wisconsin System, Teaching Improvement Council. $5,000 [funded]

 

BOOK INTROS, FOREWORDS, BRIEF ARTICLES

 

1.         Rubin, R. B. (2000). Scholarship reconsidered, scholarship assessed : What Boyer’s report means for communication. Journal of the Association for Communication Administration, 29, 227-229.

 

2.         Rubin, R. B. (1998). At the helm in communication education: Introduction. In J. S. Trent (Ed.), Communication: Views from the helm for the twenty-first century (pp. 189-190). Needham Heights, MA: Allyn & Bacon.

 

3.         Rubin, R. B. (1994). The CCAI‑HS: A new assessment tool. The Speech Communication Teacher, 8(2), 14‑15.

 

4.         Rubin, R. B. (1983). Editor's notes. In R. B. Rubin (Ed.), Improving speaking and listening skills (pp. 1‑2). San Francisco: Jossey‑Bass.

 

5.         Rubin, R. B. (1983). Conclusions. In R. B. Rubin (Ed.), Improving speaking and listening skills (pp. 95‑100). San Francisco: Jossey‑ Bass.

 

6.         Rubin, R. B. (1982). The Communication Competency Assessment Instru­ment: A performance test of speaking, listening and relational skills. Innovation Abstracts, 4, 1‑2.

 

CONFERENCE PAPERS (REFEREED PAPERS & PANELS)

 

1.   Haridakis, P. M., Rubin, R. B., & Rubin, A. M. (2006). Psychological and social characteristics, internet use, and psychological well-being. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Communication Association, San Antonio.

 

2.   Rubin, R. B. (2006, February). Promising new measures of communication research: Instructional and health measures. Paper presented at the meeting of the Western Communication Association, Palm Springs, CA.

 

3.   Rubin, A. M.., & Rubin, R. B. (2005, April). Developing information-gathering outcomes. Paper presented at the meeting of the Broadcast Education Association, Las Vegas.

 

4.   Rubin, R. B., & Rubin, A. M. (2004, December). Measurement instruments for cross-cultural communication research. Paper presented at the meeting of the Speech Communication Association of Puerto Rico, San Juan.

 

5.   Punyanunt-Carter, N. M., & Rubin, R. B. (2004, November). Relationship maintenance and satisfaction in equitable and non-equitable father-daughter relationships. Paper presented at the meeting of the National Communication Association, Chicago.

 

6.   Bowman, B. J., & Rubin, R. B. (2004, November). A knowledge test for assessing student learning outcomes. Paper presented at the meeting of the National Communication Association, Chicago.

 

7.   Rubin, R. B., Hullman, G. A., Fisher, J. S., & Planisek, A. (2003, November). Teaching interpersonal communication: How instructional method and personality factors influence students' competence. Top-4 paper presented at the meeting of the National Communication Association, Miami Beach.
 

8.   Punyanunt Carter, N., & Rubin, R. B. (2003, November). Father and daughter motives and satisfaction. Paper presented at the meeting of the National Communication Association, Miami Beach.

 

9.   Haridakis, P. M., Rubin, R. B., & Rubin, A. M. (2003, May). Reliability and validity of measures of Internet use. Paper presented at the meeting of the International Communication Association, San Diego.

 

10.  Rubin, R. B. (2003, April). Interpersonal uses of the Internet: Past research and future directions. Paper presented at the meeting of the Broadcast Education Association, Las Vegas.

 

11.  Rubin, R. B., Haridakis, P. M., Rubin, A. M., & Miraldi, P. N. (2002, November). Comparing methods for assessing Internet use. Paper presented at the meeting of the National Communication Association, New Orleans.

 

12.  Popa, C., & Rubin, R. B. (2002, November). Conflict style and interpersonal competence: A replication and extension.  Paper presented at the meeting of the National Communication Association, New Orleans.

 

13.  Rubin, R. B., Hullman, G. A., Planisek, A., & Fisher, J. (2002, November). Interpersonal communication competence: Using self-report evaluations to evaluate skills. Paper presented at the meeting of the National Communication Association, New Orleans.

 

14.  Rubin, R. B., Rubin. A. M., & Haridakis, P. M. (2002, July). Measuring mediated interpersonal communication via the Internet. Paper presented at the meeting of the International Communication Association, Seoul, Korea.

 

15.  Rubin, R. B. (2000, November). Interpersonal motives and new technology. Paper presented at the meeting of the National Communication Association, Seattle.

 

16.  Rubin, R. B., Rubin, A. M., Haridakis, P. M., & Meyer, J. R. (2000, May). The effect of planning, communication anxiety, and expectations on the fluency, sophistication, and competence of answering machine messages. Paper presented at the meeting of the International Communication Association, Acapulco.

 

17.  Rubin, R. B., Radcliff, C., & Lilly E. (2000, April). The OhioLINK Communication Studies Instructional Web Site: Multiple Purposes and Challenges. Paper presented at the meeting of the Eastern Communication Association, Pittsburgh.

 

18.  Rubin, A. M., & Rubin, R. B. (2000, April). Issues in mediated interpersonal communication in a new technology age. Paper presented at the meeting of the Eastern Communication Association, Pittsburgh.

 

19.  Rubin, A. M., & Rubin, R. B. (1999, May). Attribution in social and parasocial friendships. Paper presented at the meeting of the International Communication Association, San Francisco.

 

20.  Rubin, A. M., Haridakis, P., Meyer, J. R., & Rubin, R. B. (1999, April). Unobtrusive research: How valid are data   collected in real-life contexts? Paper presented at the meeting of the Eastern Communication Association, Charleston, WV.

 

21.  Welch, S. A., Rubin, R. B., & Flaherty, L. (1999, April). Relationship stages: How can researchers and subjects identify their levels of relationship development? Paper presented at the meeting of the Eastern Communication Association, Charleston, WV.

 

22.  Rubin, A. M., & Rubin, R. B. (1998, July). Interfacing personal and mediated communication: An update. Paper presented at the International Communication Association Preconference, Haifa.

 

23.  Rubin, R. B., & Welch, S. A. (1998, July). Methods of identifying relational stages: Development of a coding system and an index. Paper presented at the meeting of the International Communication Association, Jerusalem.

24.  Rubin, R. B. (1997, November). Measuring the reliability and validity of communication coding systems. Paper presented at the meeting of the National Communication Association, Chicago.

 

25.  Rubin, R. B. (1997, April). Measuring the reliability of communication coding systems. Paper presented at the meeting of the Eastern Communication Association, Baltimore.

 

26.  Morreale, S. P., & Rubin, R. B. (1997, April). Setting expectations for speech communication and listening. Paper presented at the meeting of the Eastern Communication Association, Baltimore.

 

27.  Rubin, R. B., Westmyer, S. A., & DiCioccio, R. L. (1996, November). Competent interpersonal communication: Appropriateness and effectiveness of communication channels and motives. Paper presented at the meeting of the Speech Communication Association, San Diego.

 

28.  Bower, W. A., & Rubin, R. B. (1996, May). Peer conflict and communication in the nursing profession. Paper presented at the meeting of the International Communication Association, Chicago.

 

29.  Flaherty, L. M., Pearce, K. J., Barta, A. L., & Rubin, R. B. (1996, May). Uses of the internet as a functional alternative to face-to-face communication. Paper presented at the meeting of the International Communication Association, Chicago.

 

30.  Rubin, R. B., Rubin, A. M., & Jordan, F. F. (1995, November). Communication apprehension and self-perceived communication competence: A cross-lag panel study. Paper presented at the meeting of the Speech Communication Association, San Antonio, TX.

 

31.  Rubin, R. B., Welch, S. A., & Buerkel, R. (1994, November). Assessing High School Speech Instructional Outcomes. Paper presented at the meeting of the Speech Communication Association, New Orleans.

 

32.  Mignerey, J., Rubin, R. B., & Gorden, W. I. (1995). Organizational entry: An investigation of newcomer communication activity and uncertainty. Paper presented at the meeting of the Speech Communication Association, New Orleans.

 

33.  Rubin, R. B. (1994, August). Assessment of the cognitive component of communication competence. Paper presented at the SCA Summer Conference on Assessing College Student Competency in Speech Communication, Alexandria, VA.

 

34.  Rubin, A. M., & Rubin, R. B. (1993, April). A descriptive analysis of call‑in talk radio. Paper presented at the meeting of the Central States Communication Association, Lexington, KY.

 

35.  Rubin, R. B., Rubin, A. M., & Martin, M. M. (1992, October). The role of self‑disclosure and self‑awareness in affinity‑seeking compe­tence. Paper presented at the meeting of the Speech Communication Association, Chicago.

 

36.  Rubin, R. B., Martin, M. M., Bruning, S. S., & Powers, D. E. (1991, October). Interpersonal communication competence: Scale develop­ment and test of a self‑efficacy model. Paper presented at the meeting of the Speech Communication Association, Atlanta.

 

37.  Rubin, R. B. (1991, October). Interpersonal communication competence. Paper presented at the meeting of the Speech Communication Associa­tion of Ohio, Columbus.

 

38.  Fernandez‑Collado, C., Rubin, R. B., & Hernandez‑Sampieri, R. (1991, May). A cross‑cultural examination of interpersonal communication motives in Mexico and the United States. Paper presented at the meeting of the International Communication Association, Chicago.

 

39.  Rubin, R. B., & Graham, E. E. (1991, April). Measures of interper­sonal communication. Paper presented at the meeting of the Eastern Communication Association, Pittsburgh.

 

40.  Rubin, R. B. (1990, November). European perspectives on communication competence. Paper presented at the meeting of the Speech Communica­tion Association, Chicago.

 

41.  Martin, M. M., & Rubin, R. B. (1990, November). Development of a communication flexibility scale. Paper presented at the meeting of the Speech Communication Association, Chicago.

 

42.  Rubin, R. B. (1990, June). Perspectives on communication competence. Paper presented at the meeting of the International Communication Association, Dublin.

 

43.  Rubin, R. B. (1990, June). Interpersonal communication measures. Paper presented at the meeting of the International Communication Association, Dublin.

 

44.  Rubin, R. B., & Rubin, A. M. (1989, November). Antecedents of inter­personal communication motivation. Paper presented at the meeting of the Speech Communication Association, San Francisco.

 

45.  Rubin, A. M., & Rubin, R. B. (1989, May). Social and psychological antecedents of VCR use. Top‑ten Mass Communication Division paper presented at the meeting of the International Communication Associa­tion, San Francisco.

 

46.  Rubin, R. B., & Rubin, A. M. (1988, November). Communication appre­hension and satisfaction in interpersonal relationships. Paper presented at the meeting of the Speech Communication Association, New Orleans.

 

47.  Rubin, R. B., Graham, E., & Mignerey, J. (1988, November). A longitu­dinal study of college students' communication competence. Paper presented at the meeting of the Speech Communication Association, New Orleans.

 

48.  Neiman, G. S., Rubin, R. B., & Jarecki, J. (1988, November). Changes in communication apprehension, satisfaction, and competence in clients with foreign dialect. Paper presented at the meeting of the American Speech‑Language‑Hearing Association, Boston.

 

49.  Rubin, R. B. (1988, February). Communication competence. Paper pre­sented at the meeting of the Western Communication Association, San Diego.

 

50.  Onyekwere, E. O., Rubin, R. B., & Infante, D. A. (1987, November). Communication competence in arguments as a function of argumenta­tive­ness and ego‑involvement. Paper presented at the meeting of the Speech Communication Association, Boston.

 

51.  Graham, E. E., & Rubin, R. B. (1987, November). The involvement of humor in the development of social relationships. Paper presented at the meeting of the Speech Communication Associa­tion, Boston.

 

52.  Rubin, R. B. (1987, October). Current research in interpersonal communication: Interpersonal communication motives. Paper presented at the meeting of the Speech Communication Association of Ohio, Columbus.

 

53.  Rubin, R. B., Perse, E., & Barbato, C. (1987, May). Interpersonal uses of communication. Paper presented at the meeting of the Inter­nation­al Communication Association, Montreal.

 

54.  Roberts, C. V., & Rubin, R. B. (1987, May). A comparative examination and analysis of three listening tests. Top‑program Instructional Practices Division paper presented at the meeting of the Eastern Communication Association, Syracuse.

 

55.  Rubin, R. B., &  Graham, E. (1986, November). Communication determi­nants of college success: An exploratory investigation. Top‑three Instructional Development Division paper presented at the meeting of the Speech Communication Association, Chicago.

 

56.  Rubin, R. B., & McHugh, M. (1986, November). Parasocial interaction and interpersonal attraction. Paper presented at the meeting of the Speech Communication Association, Chicago.

 

57.  Rubin, R. B., & Graham, E. (1986, April). Communication competence of college students: One year later. Paper presented at the meeting of the Central States Speech Association, Cincinnati.

 

58.  Feezel, J. D., & Rubin, R. B. (1986, February). Assessing teachers' oral communication competencies. Presentation at the meeting of the Association for Teacher Educators, Atlanta.

 

59.  Rubin, R. B., & Shepherd, P. (1985, November). Listening assessment via the  CCAI. Paper presented at the meeting of the Speech Commu­nication Association, Denver.

 

60.  Rubin, R. B., Rubin, A. M., Perse, E., Armstrong, C., McHugh, M., & Faix, N. (1985, May). Media use and meaning: A music video explora­tion. Paper presented at the meeting of the International Communi­cation Association, Honolulu.

 

61.  Rubin, R. B. (1984, November). Assessment in speech communication. Paper presented at the meeting of the Speech Communication Associa­tion, Chicago.

 

62.  Rubin, R. B., & Feezel, J. D. (1984, November). Elements of teacher communication competence: An examination of skills, knowledge and motivation to communicate. Paper presented at the meeting of the Speech Communication Association, Chicago.

 

63.  Rubin, R. B. (1984, October). Communication in the courtroom/jury­room. Panel presentation at the meeting of the Speech Communication Association of Ohio, Columbus.

 

64.  Rubin, R. B. (1984, May). Validity and reliability of the Communica­tion Competency Assessment Instrument. Paper presented at the meet­ing of the International Communication Association, San Francisco.

 

65.  Rubin, R. B., & Feezel, J. D. (1984, April). What do we know about the assessment of the communication competencies of teachers? Paper presented at the meeting of the Central States Speech Association, Chicago.

 

66.  Rubin, R. B. (1983, November). Conceptualizing communication compe­tence: Directions for research and instruction. Paper presented at the meeting of the Speech Communication Association, Washington, DC.

 

67.  Rubin, R. B. (1983, September). State of the art: Assessment of teachers' communication. Paper presented at the meeting of the SCA regional conference on Communication Education, East Lansing, MI.

 

68.  Rubin, A. M., & Rubin, R. B. (1983, April). Uses and gratifications: An interface of personal and mediated communication. Paper presen­ted at the meeting of the Broadcast Education Association, Las Vegas.

 

69.  Feezel, J., & Rubin, R. B. (1983, February). Assessment of pedagogi­cal communication skills. Paper presented at the meeting of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, Detroit.

 

70.  Rubin, A. M., & Rubin, R. B. (1982, November). Contextual age: Devel­opment of a life‑position index. Paper presented at the meet­ing of the Speech Communication Association, Louisville.

 

71.  Rubin, R. B., Whaley, M., Mitchell, N., & Sharp, K. (1982, November). The role of the affirmative action officer in the eighties: Riding out the storm. Paper presented at the meeting of the Speech Commu­nication Association, Louisville.

 

72.  Rubin, R. B. (1982, November). The Communication Competency Assess­ment Instrument: What it is and how to use it. Program presented at the meeting of the Speech Communication Association, Louisville.

 

73.  Rubin, R. B., & Yoder, J. (1982, November). Ethical issues in the evaluation of communication behavior. Paper presented at the meet­ing of the Speech Communication Association, Louisville.

 

74.  Rubin, R. B. (1982, November). Oral communication assessment procedures and instrument development in higher education. Paper presented at the meeting of the Speech Communication Association, Louisville.

 

75.  Rubin, R. B. (1982, October). Assessing college communication compe­tencies. Paper presented at the meeting of the Speech Communication Association of Ohio, Columbus.

 

76.  Rubin, R. B., & Henzl, S. A. (1982, May). Communication competence, cognitive complexity and verbal ability. Paper presented at the meeting of the International Communication Association, Boston.

 

77.  Rubin, R. B., & Rubin, A. M. (1982, May). A re‑examination of con­textual age as a life‑position indicator of television use. Paper presented at the meeting of the International Communication Associa­tion, Boston.

 

78.  Rubin, R. B. (1981, November). The development and refinement of a communication competency assessment instrument. Paper presented at the meeting of the Speech Communication Association, Anaheim.

 

79.  Rubin, A. M., & Rubin, R. B. (1981, November). A multivariate exami­nation of television viewing motivations of aging and aged persons. Top‑three Mass Communication Division paper presented at the meeting of the Speech Communication Association, Anaheim.

 

80.  Rubin, R. B. (1981, May). Assessing speaking and listening competence at the college level: The Communication Competency Assessment Instrument. Paper presented at the meeting of the International Communication Association, Minneapolis.

 

81.  Rubin, A. M., & Rubin, R. B. (1981, May). Contextual age and television use. Top‑ten Mass Communication Division paper presented at the meeting of the International Communication Association, Minneapolis.

 

82.  Rubin, R. B. (1981, May). Competency testing speaking and listening skills. Paper presented at the meeting of the Wisconsin Communica­tion Association, Oconomowoc.

 

83.  Rubin, R. B. (1981, April). Assessment of college‑level speaking and listening skills. Paper presented at the meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Los Angeles.

 

84.  Rubin, A. M., & Rubin, R. B. (1981, April). A multivariate examina­tion of television viewing motivations of aging and aged persons. Scholarly Papers Competition Top Paper Award presented at the meet­ing of the Broadcast Education Association, Las Vegas.

 

85.  Rubin, R. B., & Rubin, A. M. (1980, November). Television use and contextual age: A summary of research findings. Paper presented at the meeting of the Speech Communication Association, Communication and Aging Conference, New York.

 

86.  Rubin, R. B. (1980, November). Ideal traits and terms of address for male and female college professors. Paper presented at the meeting of the Speech Communication Association, New York.

 

87.  Rubin, R. B. (1980, November). The Communication Competency Assess­ment Instrument. Paper presented at the meeting of the Speech Communication Association, New York.

 

88.  Rubin, A. M., & Rubin, R. B. (1980, November). Television programming implications for the elderly. Paper presented at the Broadcast Education Association Programming Conference, Washington, DC.

 

89.  Rubin, R. B. (1980, November). A speaking/listening skills test‑‑The Communication Competency Assessment Instrument. Paper presented at the 2nd Annual Basic Skills Conference, Kenosha, WI.

 

90.  Rubin, R. B. (1980, May). A constructivist approach to uncertainty reduction in initial impressions. Paper presented at the meeting of the International Communication Association, Acapulco.

 

91.  Rubin, R. B. (1980, May). The Communication Competency Assessment Instrument. Paper presented at the meeting of the Wisconsin Commu­nication Association, Stevens Point.

 

92.  Rubin, A. M., & Rubin, R. B. (1979, November). Television viewing in a health institution. Top‑three Mass Communication Division paper presented at the meeting of the Speech Communication Association, San Antonio, TX.

 

93.  Rubin, R. B. (1979, November). Verbal competency testing: The Commu­nication Competence Assessment Instrument. Paper presented at the 1st Annual Basic Skills Conference, Kenosha, WI.

 

94.  Rubin, R. B. (1978, November). Theory and research on communication during initial interactions. Paper presented at the meeting of the Speech Communication Association, Minneapolis.

 

95.  Rubin, R. B. (1976, December). The effect of context on information seeking across the temporal span of initial interactions. Paper presented at the meeting of the Speech Communication Association, San Francisco.

 

96.  Rubin, R. B., & McMahan, E. M. (1975, April). A study of organization­al motivation: Weight Watchers International. Paper presented at the meeting of the International Communication Association, Chicago.

 

97.  Rubin, R. B., & Rubin, A. M. (1975, April). Weight Watchers: Modi­fying an exigence in a naturally‑occurring rhetorical situation. Paper presented at the meeting of the Central States Speech Associa­tion, Kansas City.

PROFESSIONAL & ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES

 

Area Editor, Instructional/Educational Communication, International Encyclopedia of Communication. Boston/London: Blackwell.

 

Session Chair, “Interpersonal communication through computer-mediated channels: Maintaining long-distance relationships.” National Communication Association, November 2004, Chicago.

 

Session Chair, “Assessing knowledge: Past, present, and future directions.” National Communication Association, November 2004, Chicago.

 

Panelist, “The Future of Graduate Education,” Central States Communication Association, April 2004, Cleveland, OH.

 

Panelist, “Publish or Perish: Advice from the Experts,” National Communication Association, November 2003, Miami Beach, FL.

 

Agora Session Presenter, “Foundations of Communication: A Technology-Rich Cornerstone Course,” National Communication Association, November 2003, Miami Beach, FL.

 

Session Chair, “Promising new measures for communication research.” National Communication Association, November 2003, Miami Beach, FL.

 

Session Chair, “Getting students involved.” Speech Communication Association of Ohio, October 2003, Westerville, OH.

 

Session Chair, “New technologies and functional alternatives for personal mediated communication: Cell phones, video, and the Internet.” Eastern Communication Association, April 2003, Washington DC.

 

Session Chair, “Communication measurement: Validity and reliability.” Eastern Communication Association, April 2003, Washington DC.

 

Panelist, “NCA workshop on survival skills for doctoral students.” Eastern Communication Association, April 2003, Washington DC.

 

Invited Lecture, “Interfacing mass communication and interpersonal communication.” Kyung Hee University, July 2002, Seoul, South Korea.

 

Respondent, “Top three papers in instructional and developmental communication.” International Communication Association, July 2002, Seoul, Korea (with Alan M. Rubin).

 

Respondent, “Discourse and relationships on the net.” International Communication Association, July 2002, Seoul, Korea.

 

Panelist, “Assessment in the Basic Course,” National Communication Association, November 2001, Atlanta GA.

 

Panelist, “Plenary Session: The Strengthening or Dismantling of the Communication Suprastructure: The Interdisciplinary Focus of Communication,” Speech Communication Association of Ohio, October 2001, Westerville OH.

 

Panelist, “Developing a Book Manuscript: Insights from Novice and Experienced Authors,” Speech Communication Association of Ohio, October 2001, Westerville OH.

 

Session Chair, “The Language of Violence Matters: Sexual Assault, Verbal Abuse, and Aggression,” International Communication Association, May 2001, Washington DC.

 

Session Chair, “Mediated Interpersonal Communication,” Eastern Communication Association, April 2001, New York.

 

Session Chair, “Testing the Validity and Reliability of Communication Measures,” Eastern Communication Association, April 2001, New York.

 

Workshop Presentation, “Communication Skills Assessment,” Youngstown State University faculty, April 2001.

 

Respondent, “The Flip Side of Interpersonal Competence,” Central States Communication Association, April 2001, Cincinnati OH.

 

Session Chair & Respondent, “Interpersonal Communication Instruction: Curricula, Textbook Authors, and Publishers,” National Communication Association, November 2000, Seattle OR.

 

Respondent, “Top Three Papers in Instructional Development,” National Communication Association, November 2000, Seattle OR.

 

Invited Presentation, “The OhioLINK Communication Studies Instructional Website,” Speech Communication Association of Ohio, October 2000, Westerville, OH.

 

Panelist, “Learning from our Past, Preparing for our Future: Teaching and Research Issues for Incorporating Distance Education into the Communication Classroom,” International Communication Association, May 2000, Acapulco.

 

Session Chair, “Studies in Measurement: Scale Validity Research,” Eastern Communication Association, April 2000, Pittsburgh PA.

 

Session Chair & Respondent, “Interpersonal Communication in a New Technology World,” Eastern Communication Association, April 2000, Pittsburgh PA.

 

Session Chair, "Methodological Issues in Communication Research," Eastern Communication Association, April 1999, Charlestown WV.

 

Session Chair, “Scholarship Reconsidered: What Boyer’s Proposal Means for Communication,” National Communication Association, November 1998, New York.

 

Panelist, “Administrators’ Workshop: Leadership in Times of Change,” National Communication Association, November 1998, New York.

 

Poster Session, “The Communication Competency Assessment Instrument: College and High School Skills Tests,” National Communication Association, November 1998, New York.

 

Respondent, “Communication Processes and Student Development,” International Communication Association, July 1998, Jerusalem.

 

Presenter, "Sharing the Wealth Presentation: Communication Competence," Session presented at the meeting of the National Communication Association, November 1997, Chicago.

 

Invited Lecture, "Interpersonal Communication in a New Technology Age," Kropscott Lecture in Communication, Albion (MI) College, April 1998.

 

Respondent, "Student Perceptions and Student Learning: Focusing Where it Matters," National Communication Association, November 1997, Chicago.

 

Narrator, "Spotlight on the Scholarship of Rebecca B. Rubin," National Communication Association, November 1997, Chicago.

 

Session Chair, "Coding Schemes in Communication Research," National Communication Association, November 1997, Chicago.

 

Respondent, "Reliability and Validity of Communication Assessment Instruments," National Communication Association, November 1997, Chicago.

 

Session Chair, "Real Issues in Coding Real Communication from Real People," Eastern Communication Association, April 1997, Baltimore MD.

 

Panelist, "To Be or Not to Be: The Role of Respondents on Communication Panels," Eastern Communication Association,  April 1997, Baltimore MD.

 

Panelist, "Women in Communication: Spotlight on Four Scholars," Speech Communication Association, November 1996, San Diego.

 

Session Chair, "At the Helm in Communication Education," Speech Communication Association, November 1996, San Diego.

 

Poster Session Presenter, "The Communication Competency Assessment Instrument: College and High School Skills Tests," Speech Communication Association, November 1996, San Diego.

 

Panelist, "Communication Assessment: Issues, Challenges, and Future Research," Speech Communication Association, November 1996, San Diego.

 

Program Presenter, "Linking Interpersonal and Mass Communication," (with A. Rubin), Speech Communication Association of Ohio, October 1996, Columbus.

 

Respondent, "Communication Measurement: Assessing Reliability and Validity," Eastern Communication Association, April 1996, New York.

 

Session Chair, "A View of the Family Through the Lens of the Interpersonal Communication Motives Model," Eastern Communication Association, April 1996, New York.

 

Panelist, "From Protege to Colleague: Redefining Mentoring Relationships," in Making a Difference Through Mentoring (panel), Western Communication Association, February 1996, Pasadena.

 

Session Chair, "Making Plans for Compliance-Gaining, Group Mediation, and Finding that Confounded Bridge," Speech Communication Association, November 1995, San Antonio.

 

Panelist, "Developing the Undergraduate Communication Canon: A Working Session," Speech Communication Association, November 1995, San Antonio.

 

Poster Session Presenter, "The Communication Competency Assessment Instrument: High School Version,"  Speech Communication Association, November 1995, San Antonio.

 

Respondent, "Creating a National Assessment Program for Communication: Toward Goal 5 of Goals 2000!" Speech Communication Association, November 1995, San Antonio.

 

Discussion Facilitator, "Beyond 20000: Visions for the Future," Preconference Sponsored by the Interpersonal and Small Group Division of the Speech Communication Association, November, 1995, San Antonio.

 

Panelist, "Reinterpreting the 'Personal' in Interpersonal Communication: A Definition for the 21st Century," World Communication Association, July 1995, Vancouver.

 

Panelist, "Sabbaticals that Remove Boundaries," World Communication Association, July 1995, Vancouver.

 

Panelist, "The Age-old Query: How to Assess Faculty Scholarship," Eastern Communication Association, April 1995, Pittsburgh, PA.

 

Panelist, "Directions in Scholarship: What Leading Publishing Scholars are Doing Now," Eastern Communication Association, April 1995, Pittsburgh, PA.

 

Panel Moderator, "Directions for Future Research in Communication Motivation," Eastern Communication Association, April 1995, Pittsburgh, PA.

 

Session Chair, "Studies in Measurement: Validity Research," Eastern Communication Association, April 1995, Pittsburgh, PA.

 

Session Chair, "Interpersonal Motives and Behavior," Eastern Communica­tion Association, April 1994, Washington DC.

 

Respondent, "Audiences and 'Spaces': Talk Radio and Talk Shows," Eastern Communication Association, April 1994, Washington DC.

 

Panelist, "Communication Competency and Assessment: A High School Model," Speech Communication Association, November 1993, Miami.

 

Panelist, "The National Education Goals: The Challenges to Communica­tion," Speech Communication Association, November 1993, Miami.

 

Short Course Presenter, "Selecting, Using and Interpreting Standardized Tests," Speech Communication Association, November 1993, Miami.

 

Session Chair, "Oral Communication Competency: Application and Assess­ment in Various Contexts and at Various Levels," Speech Respondent, "Top Three Papers in Instructional Communication," Interna­tional Communication Association, May 1993, Washington DC.

 

Panelist, "Woolbert Award Panel,"  Speech Communication Association, November 1992, Chicago.

 

Short Course Director, "Evaluating Students' Communication Skills with the CCAI:HS," Speech Communication Association, November 1992, Chicago.

 

Session Chair, "Senior Outcomes Assessment in the Major," Speech Communication Association, November 1992, Chicago.

 

Respondent, "The Interface of Interpersonal and Organizational Communi­cation: New Models and Theoretical Perspectives," Central States Communication Association, April 1992, Cleveland.

Communica­tion Association, November 1991, Atlanta.

 

Session Chair, "Success Before and Beyond the College Degree," Inter­national Communication Association, May 1991, Chicago.

 

Session Chair, "Audience Processing of Mass Media," International Com­munication Association, June 1990, Dublin.

 

Invited Lecture, "Audience Involvement with the Media," University of Nijmegen, the Netherlands, June 1990.

 

Invited Lectures, "Communication Competence," University of Fribourg, Switzerland, June 1990.

 

Invited Lecture, "The Elderly and TV Use," University of Salzburg, Austria, May 1990.

 

Invited Lecture, "Audience Involvement with the Media," Friedrich Alexander University, Erlangen‑Nurnberg, Germany, May 1990.

 

Invited Lecture, "Interfacing Personal and Mediated Communication," University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany, May 1990.

 

Invited Lecture, "The Relevance of Attribution Theory in Mass Communi­cation Research," Johannes Guttenberg University of Mainz, Germany, May 1990.

 

Invited Lecture, "Interfacing Personal and Mediated Communication," Hans Bredow Institute for Radio and Television at the University of Hamburg, Germany, May 1990.

 

Invited Lecture, "Communication and Aging," Institute of Interdiscipli­nary Research on Aging, Bremen University, Germany, May 1990.

 

Invited Lecture, "The Uses of the Mass Media," Hanover College of Music, Theater, and Journalism, Germany, May 1990.

 

Invited Lecture, "Interfacing Personal and Mediated Communication," University of Lund, Sweden, May 1990.

 

Invited Lecture, "Audience Activity," University of Gothenburg, Sweden, May 1990.

 

Invited Lecture, "Interfacing Personal and Mediated Communication," University of Stockholm, Sweden, April 1990.

 

Invited Lecture, "Communication Competence," Pennsylvania State Univer­sity, May 1989.

 

Session Chair, "Top Three Papers in Instructional Development," Speech Communication Association, November 1988, New Orleans.

 

Invited Colloquia, "Motivation and Interpersonal Communication," and "The Interface of Personal and Mediated Communication," College of Communication, University of Kentucky, September 1988.

 

Invited Colloquium, "Context in Communication Research,"  Department of Speech Communication, University of Alabama, February 1988.

 

Invited Colloquium, "Interfacing Personal and Mediated Communication," Departments of Speech Communication and Telecommunication, Indiana University, November 1987.

 

Invited Address, "Commonalities in Communication Research," College of Communication, Ohio University, Athens, April 1987.

 

Respondent, "Top Three Competitive Papers," Speech Communication Association, November 1987, Boston.

 

Respondent, "Research Progress in Communication Competence:  Competi­tive Papers," Speech Communication Association, November 1986, Chicago.

 

Session Chair, "Assessment and Testing in Communication," Speech Communication Association, November 1986, Chicago.

 

Respondent, "Communication Skills and Competencies: Competitively Selected Papers Advancing Theory and Practice in Communication Instruction,"  International Communication Association, May 1986, Chicago.

 

Respondent, "Communication Competence: Instrumentation and Implica­tions," Central States Speech Association, April 1986, Cincinnati.

 

Session Chair, "Assessment and Testing in the Professions," Speech Communication Association, November 1985, Denver.

 

Respondent, "A State‑Wide Placement Testing Program in Speech Communication" Session, Speech Communication Association, November 1985, Denver.

 

Respondent, "Measurement + One" Session, International Communication Association, May 1985, Honolulu.

 

Keynote Speaker, West Virginia Speech Communication Association, Octo­ber 1984.

 

Session Chair, "Communication Competence Scales: An Examination," Speech Communication Association of Ohio, October 1984, Columbus.

 

Participant, SCA Regional Conference on Communication Education Research, Michigan State University, May 1984, East Lansing.

 

Session Chair, "Teaching Mass Communication for Consumers: A Functional Approach," Speech Communication Association, November 1983, Washington, DC.

 

Session Chair/Organizer, "Implicit Claims in Communication Instruction: The Ethics of It All," Speech Communication Association, November 1982, Louisville.

 

Session Chair/Organizer, "Media Use and Learning: The Impact of New Technologies on Children." Program presented at the American Educa­tional Research Association, March 1982, New York.

 

Short Course Director, "Developing Programs and Instruments to Assess Communication Competencies." Speech Communication Association, November 1980, New York.

 

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OFFICES AND COMMITTEES

 

Member, Committee of Scholars, Eastern Communication Association, 2004-2005.

 

Chair, Communication Skills for College Students, Educational Policies Board, National Communication Association, 1997-1998.

 

Member, K-12 Task Force for the Conceptualization of Listening, Media Literacy, and Speaking Standards, Speech Communication Association, 1995-1996.

 

Member, Nominations Committee, Speech Communication Association, 1990.

 

Chair, Instructional Development Division, Speech Communication Asso­ciation, 1988‑1989.

 

Legislative Council (Elected At‑Large Member), Speech Communication Association, 1987‑1990.

 

Chair, Committee on Assessment and Testing, Speech Communication Asso­ciation, 1983‑1986.

 

Member, Program Planning Committee, Speech Communication Association convention, 1983‑1987.

 

Chair, Research Committee, Instructional Development Division, Speech Communication Association, 1984‑1986.

 

Nominations Committee, Instructional Development Division, Speech Communication Association, 1983.

 

Chair, Committee on Assessment and Testing Subcommittee on Assessment Practices and Instruments in Higher Education, Speech Communication Association, 1981‑1983.

 

Member, Speech Communication Association Committee (Task Force) on Assessment and Testing, January 1979‑present.

 

Member, Committee on Assessment Practices and Instruments in Higher Education, Speech Communication Association Task Force on Assessment and Testing, November 1980‑November 1981.

 

Member, Wisconsin Communication Association Task Force on Speech Competency Testing, May 1980‑May 1981.

 

REFEREE ACTIVITIES

 

Referee, Dissertation Awards, Interpersonal Communication Division, National Communication Association, 1999.

 

Referee (Elected), Competitive papers, Instructional Development Division, International Communication Association, 1985, 1987, 1991, 1999.

 

Referee, Competitive papers, Communication Assessment Commission, National Communication Association, 1996.

 

Referee (Selected), Competitive papers, Instructional Development Division, National (Speech) Communication Association, 1987, 2000.

 

Referee (Elected), Competitive papers, Interpersonal and Small Group Interaction Division, Speech Communication Association, 1995.

 

Referee, Central States Speech Association Prize, January 1986.Speech Communication Association.

 

Referee, Debut Competitive Papers, Speech Communication Associa­tion of Ohio, 1984.

 

Referee, Competitive Programs, Commission on Communication and Aging, Speech Communication Association, 1982.

 

Referee, Competitive Papers in Communication Theory, Southern Speech Communication Association, 1979.

 

EDITORIAL ACTIVITIES

 

Area Editor:                 Instructional/Educational Communication, International Encyclopedia of

Communication, Blackwell Publishing. 2005-present.

 

Advisory Editor:          Interpersonal Communication, Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, 1998-present.

                       

Editorial Boards:          Journal of Communication, 1996-2006

Communication Education, 1983-1990, 1993-1996, 1998-2004

Communication Quarterly, 1990‑2001, 2004-2006

Journal of the International Listening Association, 1995-1999

SCA Publication Series in Education & Instructional Development, 1989‑1996

Communication Studies, 1991‑1996

Communication Research Reports, 1989‑1995

Communication Monographs, 1992‑1995

Communication Reports, 1991‑1992

ACA Bulletin, 1991‑1992

Journal of Broadcasting & Electronic Media, 1985‑1989

 

Textbook Reviews:      Lawrence Erlbaum Publishers, December 1999

Waveland Press, August 1997

Random House, Inc., March 1987

Ablex Progress in Communication Sciences, 1986

Wadsworth Publishing Company, 1976‑1996

Addison Wesley Publishing Company, 1983

 

Occasional Reviews:    Communication Theory, 2005

Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication, 2002

Media Psychology, 2001

Communication Studies, 2001

Electronic Journal of Communication, 2000

                                    Human Communication Research, 2000, 2002

Journal of Broadcasting & Electronic Media, 1996, 1997, 2001, 2004, 2005, 2006

Communication Quarterly, 1985

Management Communication Quarterly, 1999

Journal of the Association for Communication Administration, 1996

Review of Education, 1996, 1997

                                    Communication Studies, 1998

Western Journal of Communication, 1985, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1999

Anxiety, Stress and Coping, 1992

Pennsylvania Speech Communication Annual, 1991

ERIC Clearinghouse on Reading and Communication Skills, 1986‑1991

Communication Research, 1988, 1996, 1997

Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 1985

The Southern Speech Communication Journal, 1983

Communication Monographs, 1983

 

Other:  Expert Reviewer, United States Department of Education, Office of Educational Research and Improvement, 1987‑1995

Reviewer, FIPSE Grant Proposal on Communication Assessment, Golden West  College (California), 1983

            Served as external reviewer on several promotion/tenure decisions at various universities.

 

AWARDS, HONORS, & RECOGNITION

 

¨       Awarded Professor Emeritus status, August 2004.

 

¨       Top-Four Instructional Development Division paper, Speech Communica­tion Association, November 2003.

 

¨       Finalist for Distinguished Scholar Award, Kent State University, April 2000, 2003, 2004, 2005.

 

¨      Applause (Teaching recognition), Kent State University, September 2002.

 

¨       Teaching Recognition, Kent State University, September 2001.

 

¨       Distinguished Teacher Award, Speech Communication Association of Ohio, October 2000.

 

¨       Graduate Student Senate Faculty Mentoring Award, April 2000.

 

¨       Tied for 16th Most Prolific Scholar in Communication, Communication Monographs, June 1999.

 

¨       Included in Who's Who in the Media and Communications, a companion volume to Who's Who in America. Marquis Who's Who, 1998-1999

 

¨       Spotlight on Scholarship panel, National Communication Association, November 1997.

 

¨       Recognized for student recruitment, Inside, Kent State University, Fall 1996.

 

¨       Included in Women in communication: A biographical sourcebook, N. Signorielli (Ed.). Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 1996.

 

¨       Outstanding Merit Award, Speech Communication Association, Committee on Assessment and Testing, November, 1995.

 

¨       Member of the Kent Research Group, Kent State University, 1995-present.

 

¨       1994 Summer Research and Creative Activity Appointment, awarded by Kent State University Research Council.

 

¨       Ranked 4th Most Prolific Female Scholar in Communication, Communication Quarterly, Fall 1992.

 

¨       Kent State University President's Honor Roll, 1992

 

¨      Member, Phi Beta Delta (Beta Zeta Chapter) Honor Society for International Scholars, April 1992.

 

¨       Top‑ten Mass Communication Division paper, International Communication Association, 1989.

 

¨       Ranked 31st in list of most prolific researchers of all time in Communication, Communication Education, 1991.

 

¨       Top‑program Instructional Practices Division paper presented at the meeting of the Eastern Communication Association, Syracuse, May 1987.

 

¨       Ranked 12th in list of most prolific researchers in the last 5 years, Eastern Communication Association, Syracuse, May 1987.

 

¨       Top‑three Instructional Development Division paper, Speech Communica­tion Association, November 1986.

 

¨       Nominated and elected Vice‑Chair of Instructional Development Division, Speech Communication Association, 1986.

 

¨       Elected paper reader for International Communication Association Instructional Development Division, 1986.

 

¨       Elected to Speech Communication Association Legislative Council, 1986.

 

¨       Top‑three Instructional Development Division paper presented at the meeting of the Speech Communication Association, Chicago.

 

¨       Nominated for Vice‑Chair of Instructional Development Division, Inter­national Communication Association, 1985.

 

¨       Keynote address speaker, West Virginia Speech Communication Asso­ciation annual meeting, October 1984.

 

¨       Top‑three Mass Communication Division paper presented at the meeting of the Speech Communication Association, Anaheim.

 

¨       Top‑ten Mass Communication Division paper presented at the meeting of the International Communication Association, Minneapolis.

 

¨       Scholarly Papers Competition Top Paper Award presented at the meeting of the Broadcast Education Association, Las Vegas.

 

¨       Top‑three Mass Communication Division paper presented at the meeting of the Speech Communication Association, San Antonio, TX.

 

PROFESSIONAL CONSULTATIONS

 

Consultant, Interpersonal and Speech Assessment, Cuyahoga Community College, October 1995.

Consultant, Speech Communication Goals Instrument, National Center on Postsecondary Teaching, Learning, & Assessment, 1993-1994.

Consultant, National Assessment of College Student Learning, Office of Educational Research and Improvement, U.S. Department of Education, November 1991‑1994.

Consultant, Speaking and Listening Assessment, West Virginia Basic Skills Task Force, May 1983.

Consultant, Speaking and Listening Assessment, Kent State University‑‑ Ashtabula, April 1983.

Consultant, College Level Academic Program Review, Board of Regents, State University System of Florida, October‑December 1981.

Consultant, Speaking & Listening Skills Assessment, DePauw University, Greencastle, Indiana, September 1981.

Workshop Director, "Interpersonal Communication."  Workshop prepared for the Tri‑County Library Association, Kenosha, WI, July 1981.

Creative Consultant, "Women and Communication" Video Interview Series, University of Wisconsin‑Parkside. Racine (Wisconsin) Telecable, November 1979‑‑May 1980.

Communication Consultant, "Closed Circuit Video Programming."  St. Mary's Medical Center, Racine, Wisconsin, September 1978‑‑June 1979.

 

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

 

International Communication Association

National (Speech) Communication Association

 

UNIVERSITY SERVICE

 

Kent State:

Member, Graduate Studies Committee, School of Communication Studies, 1992—2004.

Member, College of Communication and Information Graduate Council, 2002—2004.

Member, Faculty Advisory Committee, School of Communication Studies, 1992—2004.

Member, Graduate Faculty Committee, School of Communication Studies, 1992—2004.

Member, College of Communication and Information College Advisory Committee, 2004.

Member, School of Communication Studies Honors Dinner Committee, 1998—2004.

Chair, School of Communication Studies Space Committee, 2003—2004.

Member, School of Communication Studies Golf Outing Committee, 2003—2004.

Member, Provost Tenure Advisory Board, 2002—2004.

Member, School of Communication Studies Communication Career Day Committee, 2001—2002.

Member, AQIP Steering Committee, Fall 2001—Fall 2002.

Member, College of Communication and Information Transition Team, Fall 2001—Fall 2002.

Member, CCI Dean Search Committee, Fall 2001—Spring 2003.

Member, F&PA Graduate Council, Spring 1998—2002.

Member, Advisory Committee for Academic Assessment, 2000—2003.

Presentation, “Converting that Thesis/Dissertation into Journal Articles,” Graduate Student Senate Research and Presentation Colloquium, April 2002.

Judge, Hyde Park Forum, Spring 2002—present.

Member, NTT Reappointment Review Committee, Spring 2002.

Member, Committee to Investigate a Faculty Club, Summer 2001.

Member, Faculty/Staff Campaign Leadership Committee, Spring 2001.

Presentation, “Transitioning that Thesis/Dissertation into Journal Articles,” Graduate Student Senate Research and Presentation Colloquium, April 2001.

Member, F&PA College Advisory Committee, Spring 1998, 1999--2001.

Member, University Graduate Council, 1999-2001.

Chair, Search Committee, School of Communication Studies Faculty Positions, 1996-1997, 1997-1998, 2001.

Member, Search Committee, School of Communication Studies Faculty Position, 1996-1997, 1997-1998, 1999-2000, 2001.

Member, CAC Salary Review Subcommittee, College of Fine & Professional Arts, Fall 1999.

Member, Communications Cluster Strategic Planning Committee, Fall 1998.

Promotion Committee Member, University Libraries, Fall 1998.

Member, Graduate College Review Committee, School of Speech Pathology and Audiology, June–February 1998.

Member, Provost Advisory Promotion Committee, 1998.

Member, Search Committee, Director of Communication Studies, 1997-1998.

Faculty Mentor, School of Communication Studies, 1996-1997.

Promotion Committee Member, School of Library and Information Science, 1996.

Reviewer, Research Challenge proposals, January 1996.

Director, Communication Research Center, School of Speech Communica­tion, 1983‑1988, 1992‑1996.

Member, Search Committee, Dean of Fine & Professional Arts, 1995-1996.

Member, Search Committee, Director of Communication Studies, 1995-1996.

Chair, Search Committee, School of Communication Studies Faculty Position, 1995.

Chair, Computer Committee, School of Communication Studies, 1994-present.

Member, Search Committee, Vice-Provost and Dean of Research and Graduate Studies, 1994-1995.

Member, OhioLINK Faculty Advisory Board, 1994‑1995.

Participant, Academic Computing Study, October 1993.

Panelist, Graduate Education, University Graduate Faculty Council, October 1993.

Member, College Advisory Committee, 1993‑1995.

Member, Human Subjects Review Board, 1993‑1997, 1998-1999.

Panelist, Communication Research Center Colloquium on Intercultural Communication, April 1992.

Reviewer, Summer & Academic Year Research Proposals, Research Council, November 1992.

Chair, Dean Review Committee, 1992.

Judge, KSU Forensics Tournament, November 1990, 1991.

Guest Lecture, COMM 6/75000, Fall 1991-present.

Co‑Planner, Honors Week Awards Dinner, 1991‑1992, 1999-2000, 2001. 

Promotion Committee Member, School of Theatre, October 1991.

Submitted College of Fine & Professional Arts Summer Professional Development Award, 1990, 1991, 1992.

Promotion Committee Member, School of Speech Pathology and Audiology, 1989, 1990.

Member, Provost Promotion Advisory Committee, 1990‑1991.

Member, Graduate Council Student Affairs Committee, Graduate College, 1990‑1991.

Member, Graduate Council Graduate Faculty Committee, Graduate College, 1989‑1990.

Member, Ad‑Hoc Committee on Graduate Teaching Assistant Orientation, Graduate College, 1988‑1989.

Member, Promotion Committee, School of Speech Pathology & Audiology, 1989.

Member, Graduate Council Curriculum Committee, Graduate College, 1988‑ 1989.

Member, Graduate Council, 1988‑1992.

Chair, Search Committee, School of Speech Communication, 1988‑1989.

Member, Communication Research Center Advisory Committee, School of Communication Studies, 1983‑1988, 1992‑present.

Member, Graduate Studies Committee, School of Speech Communication, 1987‑1992.

Member, Faculty Advisory Committee, School of Speech Communication, 1987‑1992.

Member, Graduate Faculty Committee, School of Speech Communication, 1986‑1992.

Member, Library Committee, Faculty Senate Educational Policies Commit­tee, 1985‑1988.

Library Representative, School of Speech Communication, 1985‑1989.

Chair, University Research Council, 1985‑1986.

Member, University Research Council, 1983‑1986.

Chair, Handbook Revision Committee, School of Speech Communication, 1983‑1984.

Instructor, Freshmen Orientation, 1983, 1985.

Member, Planning Committee, SCA Doctoral Honors Seminar, School of Speech, 1982‑1983.

Coordinator, "Communication Colloquium" Series, School of Speech, 1982‑1983.

Member, Ad‑Hoc Committee on Computer Needs, Rhetoric & Communication Division, 1982.

 

Previous Service:

 

Member, Building Planning Committee, Department of Communication, Cleveland State University, 1982.

Member, Faculty Search Committees, Department of Communication, Cleve­land State University, 1982.

Member, Women Studies Advisory Committee, University of Wisconsin‑Parkside, 1980‑1981.

Member, Humanities Administrative Committee, University of Wisconsin‑Parkside, 1979‑‑1981.

Volunteer Advisor, University of Wisconsin‑Parkside, 1979‑1981 (for freshman undeclared majors).

Member, Faculty Search Committees, Communication Discipline, University of Wisconsin‑‑Parkside, 1978‑1981.

Member, Collegiate Skills Implementation Committee, University of Wisconsin‑‑Parkside, 1978‑1981.

Moderator, Alumni Career Resource Night (Communication and Humanities Majors), University of Wisconsin‑‑Parkside, September 1980.

Member, Staff Search Committee, Testing Specialist, University of Wisconsin‑‑Parkside Administration, 1980.

Member, Grade‑appeal Committee, Humanities Division, University of Wisconsin‑‑Parkside, Spring 1980.

Member, Lecture & Fine Arts Committee, University of Wisconsin‑‑Park­side, 1978‑1980.

Faculty Senate Alternate, University of Wisconsin‑‑Parkside, 1978‑1979.

Member, Parkside Ranger (Student Newspaper) Advisory Board, University of Wisconsin‑‑Parkside, 1978‑1979.

Member, Humanities Program Advisory Committee, University of Wisconsin‑ Parkside, 1977‑1979.

 

GRADUATE COURSES TAUGHT

 

            Personal and Mediated Communication

Interpersonal Communication

                Theories of Communication

                Research Methods in Communication

                Workshop: Writing for Publication

                Workshop: Writing for Research and Grants

                Seminar in Communication: Advanced Interpersonal Communication

                Communication Measurement and Analysis

                Foundations of Communication Inquiry (Intro. to Grad. Study)

                Seminar in Communication: Communication Competence

                Seminar in Communication: Interpersonal Communication

                Seminar in Communication: Personal and Mediated Communication

                Special Topics: Interpersonal Relationship Development

                Research Methods in Rhetoric & Communication

                Advanced Communication Theory           

                Persuasion

 

UNDERGRADUATE COURSES TAUGHT

 

            Foundations of Communication

                Communication Inquiry

                Speech Communication Inquiry

                Interpersonal Communication

                Advanced Interpersonal Communication     

                Interpersonal Communication in the Organization

                Language, Meaning, & Nonverbal Communication  

                Communication Theory                     

                Communication Research Methods

                Introduction to Interpersonal Communication

                Nonverbal Communication                  

                Organizational Communication

                Group Dynamics                           

                Advanced Public Speaking

                Industrial Problems and Team Leadership  

                Pro‑Seminar in Communication

                Business and Professional Communication  

                Communication Internship

                Language, Thought, and Communication     

                Public Relations

                Introduction to Human Communication      

                Group Discussion

                Sex Differences in Communication         

                Fundamentals of Speech

                Group Discussion & Conference Leadership 

                Public Speaking

                Freshman Orientation

 

DISSERTATIONS DIRECTED

 

1.         Thomas Wagner, "Attitude Restrictive Messages and Resistance to Persuasion: An Application of Reactance Theory to Committed Romantic Relationships," 2005.

2.         Rebecca Bowman, "A Comparison of Two Models Used to Predict Student Strategy Choice for
Classroom Conflicts," 2005.

3.         William Bartolini, “Prospective Donors' Cognitive and Emotive Processing of Charitable Gifts Requests.” 2005.

4.         Nuchada Dumrongsiri, "The Role of Primary and Secondary Goals in Effective Conforting Messages." 2005.

5.         Marcia Everett, "Communicating Empathy: A Multidimensional Approach to Dispositional and Situational Variables in Constructing Person-Centered Messages.” 2005.

6.         Jacqueline McNally, "Teacher-Student Relationships: The Effects of Student Motive, Relationship Development, and Communication on Student Learning." 2005.

7.         Clara Popa, "Testing a Model of Swift Trust Formation in Temporary Small Task Groups." 2005

8.         Kumi Ishii, “Communication Network Use during Organizational Change: An Examination of an Integrated Social Information Processing Model.” 2004.

9.         Kyra Rothenberg, “The Communication Information-Seeking Model: Examining Information-Seeking Motivations and Associated Channel Use."  2004.

10.     Angela Planisek, “Testing an Interactional Model of Student Persuasion.” 2003.

11.     Gwen Hullman, “Interpersonal Communication Motives and Message Design Logic: Exploring their Interaction in Message Production.” 2003.

12.     Denise Polk, “Relational Identitiy, Social Support, and Marital Satisfaction: A Framework using Equity and Spillover,” (with N. Egbert), 2003.

13.     Narissra Punyanunt, “Relational Maintenance, Communication Motives, and Satisfaction in Father-Daughter Relationships.” 2002.

14.     Rebecca Merkin, “A Cross-Cultural Examination of Facework Communication: An Application of Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions,” 2000.

15.     Margaret Finucane, "Development and Validation of a Measure of the Social Uses of Television: Parental Coviewing with Children," (with A. Rubin), 1999.

16.     Lance Angell, "A Meta-Analysis of Interpersonal Communication Constructivist Research," 1999.

17.     Lisa M. Flaherty,  Communication Expectations, Feeling Understood, and Relationship Development,” (with J. Dobos), 1998.

18.     Stephanie Westmyer, "The Function of Communication in Interpersonal and Parasocial Friendships," (with J. Dobos), 1997.

19.     Margaret Algren, "An Investigation of the Communication Processes Used by Temporary Employees to Achieve Assignment Success and Job Satisfaction,"  1997 (with W. Gorden).

20.     Ronda Smith, "The Health Control Model: Designing and Implementing Effective Health Promoting Messages," 1996.

21.     Rozell Duncan, "Immediacy and Uncertainty in Superior-Subordinate Communication Relationships," 1996.

22.     Sheryl-Anne Welch, "Accomplishing Interpersonal Communication Competence: An Interactional Model," 1996.

23.     Bruce Riddle, "Organizational Communication, Uncertainty Reduction, and Role-Identity Salience in the Socialization of Entering College Students," 1994.

24.     Pawena Sirimangkala, "An Examination of Intercultural Communication Training Outcomes: Uncertainty, Anxiety, and Intercultural Communication Competence," 1993.

25.     Matthew Martin, "The Affinity‑Seeking Process in Initial Inter­actions," 1992.

26.     James Mignerey, "Uncertainty Reduction and Organizational Entry: An investigation of Newcomer Communication Activity," 1991 (with W. Gorden).

27.     Carolyn Offutt, "A Model of Small Group Communication Outcomes," 1990.

28.     Mary Mohan, "The Measurement of Organizational Culture," 1988 (with W. Gorden)

29.     Guo‑Ming Chen, "Dimensions of Intercultural Communication Compe­tence," 1987. (Received 1988 SCA Intercultural Communication Division Dissertation Award)

30.      Elizabeth Graham, "A Multivariate Analysis of Humor and Relationship Development," 1987.

31.     Evelyn Obiechina‑Onyekwere, "The Effects of Argumentativeness, Ego‑ Involvement, and Gender on Perceived Interpersonal Competence," 1986 (with D. Infante).

 

THESES DIRECTED

 

1.         Melinda Hayman, “Attachment, Relationship Maintenance, and Interpersonal Motives for Parent-Child Communication,” 2003.

2.         Clara Popa, “Differences in Perceptions of Appropriateness and Effectiveness of Conflict Strategies: A Replication and Extension,” 2001.

3.         Carolyn Radcliff, "Nonverbal Behavior and Credibility: A Replication and Extension Study," 1997.

4.         Susan Pyles, "A Test of the Aggressive Communication Model," 1996.

5.         Cecelia Merkel, "A Test of the Skills Deficiency and Self-Efficacy Models to Explain Argumentative Behavior," 1995.

6.         Cary Horvath, "Biological Origins of Communicator Style," 1993.

7.         Bernard Armada, "An Exchange Perspective of the Impact of Communica­tion Predispositions on the Marital Dyad," 1993.

8.         Wendy Bower, "Conflict and Communication with Peers: A Study of Nurses," 1992.

9.         Matthew Martin, "Development of a Communication Flexibility Scale," 1989.

 

ADDITIONAL GRADUATE COMMITTEES

 

            Non-Thesis Projects

 

            Ann Zaphiris, 1998

            Tracy Wellmon, 1986

 

            Thesis Committees

 

            Lee Tjelmeland, 2003

Ning Zhang, 2003

Maria Alfano, 2001

            Nina Reiling, 2001

            Shangyue Zhang, 2001

Angie Planisek, 2000

            Keren Eyal, 2000

            Sara Goodreau, 1998

            Judith Wiener, 1998

            Claudia Sorrentino, 1998

            Zizi Paracharissi, 1997

            Kendra Bunn, 1996

            Erica Nagel, 1995

            Juliann Cortese, 1995

            Wendy Mitchell, 1994

            Ann Merkel, 1994

            Lyn Wolfson, 1992

            Dawn Bennett, 1992

            Pam Conyngham, 1991

            Cameron Armstrong, 1987

            Robert Powell, 1985

            Elizabeth Perse, 1985

            JoAnn Wolff, 1983

 

            Dissertation Committees

           

            Vikanda Pornsakulvanich, 2005

            Shaojing Sun, 2004

Paul Haridakis, 2000

            Kevin Pearce, 1999

            Cary Horvath, 1999

            Mary Step, 1998

            Lisa Schroeder, 1997

            Rick Buerkel, 1996

            Scott Myers, 1995

            Gyeongho Hur, 1994

            Karen Hartley, 1993

            John Izzo, 1993

            Jung Kee Kim, 1992

            Carolyn Anderson, 1992

            Don Taylor, 1992

            Joseph Conway, 1989

            Elizabeth Perse, 1987

            Charles Wigley, 1986

 

ADDITIONAL GRADUATE SERVICE

 

  1. Moderator, Sherona Garrett (Psychology) dissertation defense, June 2002.
  2. Dissertation Committee Outside Member, Patricia Wallace (Psychology), August 2001.
  3. Moderator, Jeffrey E. Aspelmeier (Psychology) dissertation defense, July 1999.
  4. Graduate Faculty Representative, Charlotte Molrine (Speech Pathology & Audiology) dissertation defense, May 1998.
  5. Moderator, Anne Marie Apanovitch (Psychology) dissertation defense, July 1996.
  6. Moderator, Jonathon Epstein (Sociology) dissertation defense, April 1996.
  7. Graduate Faculty Representative, Cecilia Donohue (English) dissertation defense, March 1996.
  8. Moderator, Suzanne McTighe (Psychology) dissertation defense, November 1995.
  9. Moderator, Janis Jarecki-Liu (Speech Pathology & Audiology) dissertation defense, May 1993.
  10. Graduate Faculty Representative, David P. Lopez (Psychology) dissertation defense, July 1994.
  11. Moderator, William Bauer (Music) dissertation defense, May 1994.

12.  Moderator, Mary Jo Germani (Speech Pathology & Audiology) dissertation defense, September 1992.

  1. Moderator, Annette Manning (Speech Pathology & Audiology) dissertation defense, May 1992.
  2. Moderator, Melissa McBain (Theatre) dissertation defense, July 1991.
  3. Dissertation Committee Outside Member, Randy Hu (Sociology), July 1991.