Brandy J. Stamper, M.A.
CURRICULUM VITA
School Address
Department of Communication Studies
UNC Charlotte
Colvard Norh 5009
Charlotte, NC 28223
(704) 687-0781
[email protected]
Home Address
4561 Waldens Pond Trwy
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 723-2531
[email protected]
EDUCATION
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Master of Arts: August 2009
Masters in Communication Studies
Thesis: “Mobileme: Transitioning From In-House Employment to Telework.”
Thesis Chair/Advisor: Dr. Shawn Long, Communication Studies Department,
UNC Charlotte
Bachelor of Arts: December 2006
Majors: Psychology, Communication Studies
Emphasis: Organizational
Honors, Magna Cum Laude
Honors Thesis: “Thriving Under Pressure”
Advisor: Dr. Pierce Howard, Center for Applied Cognitive Studies, Charlotte, NC
AREAS OF INTEREST
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Organizational Communication
Identification and participation in organizational structures,
Organizational dialogue and virtual work
Relationships among emerging technologies and communication
Speech Communication
Intercultural Communication
Interpersonal and Group Communication
Leadership and communication styles
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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Lecturer
July 2015 – Present
University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
• Responsible for coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and
evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities.
• Keep students informed and updated concerning course content,
requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance requirements;
• Assists with pre-registration and registration activities and serve as an
academic advisor to assigned students.
• Assists in recruitment and retention of students.
• Maintain office hours for student consultations.
• Serve on college committees and actively involved in the co-curricular
activities of the college
• Teach four Communication courses per semester
Faculty, Communication
January 2013 – July 2015
South Piedmont Community College, Monroe, NC
• Responsible for coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and
evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities.
• Responsible for Oral Communication program and curriculum review,
development, and student learning outcomes initiatives.
• Kept students informed and updated concerning course content,
requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance requirements;
• Assists with pre-registration and registration activities and serve as an
academic advisor to assigned students.
• Assists in recruitment and retention of students.
• Maintained office hours for student consultations.
• Served on college committees and actively involved in the co-curricular
activities of the college
• Taught six to seven Communication courses per semester
Academic Advisor
July 2011 – December 2012
UNC at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
• Assisted students with understanding the colleges’ academic policies and
procedures.
• Provided academic and developmental advising to undergraduates in the
Communication Studies Program.
• Monitored academic performance and intervened with students in
academic difficulty. Responsible for providing academic advising and
support services to communication studies students, faculty, and staff.
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Responsible for development and implementation of advisement,
recruitment, admission, retention, and probation intervention initiatives.
Taught one- two Communication Studies course(s) per semester
Adjunct Lecturer
UNC at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
October 2009 – May 2015
COMM 1101: Introduction to Public Speaking
COMM 2105: Small Group Communication
COMM 3142: Applications in Organizational Communication
COMM 3160: Business Communication
COMM 2107: Interpersonal Communication
COMM 4141: Advanced Organizational Communication (Spring 2015)
Rowan Cabarrus Community College, Concord, NC
COM 231: Public Speaking
COM 110: Introduction to Communication
COM 140: Intercultural Communication
August 2010 – July 2014
Forensics Speech and Debate/Graduate Teaching Assistant
August 2007 – May 2009
UNC at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
Graduate Assistant for the department of Communications: Taught a
supplemental course in Organizational Communication. Provided students with
more personalized teaching attention, opportunities for academic discussion, and
clarification of information related to their courses. Prepared for and led class
discussion sections and lectures.
Served as assistant for the UNC Charlotte Forensics team, developed and
enhanced students’ speech skills by providing individual coaching sessions,
judging at forensic competitions, and travel to regional and local tournaments.
Research Associate/360 Coordinator
March 2006 – November 2009
Center for Applied Cognitive Studies, Charlotte, NC
Built databases and analyzed relationships for new specialized reports. Wrote and
presented at conferences research bulletins on research findings. Edited and
reviewed documents/books to be published. Prepared a variety of reports, both
360 feedback surveys and Big Five personality profiles.
PUBLICATIONS, PAPERS, AND REVIEWS
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Buch, K., *Boyles, A., *Hinson, B., & *Patel, N., (2006). Students speak out about how
they learn best. Paper presented at the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Faire,
Cullowee, NC.
Hinson, B. (2005, September). Meanings and the Impact of Weapon Naming. Paper
presented at the Carolinas Communication Association (CCA) Conference, Charlotte NC.
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Hinson, B. (2007). Thriving Under Pressure: Research Bulletin. (Publication No. 11).
Charlotte, NC: Center for Applied Cognitive Studies.
Hinson, B. (2007). Two Modes of Processing: Research Bulletin. (Publication No. 12).
Charlotte, NC: Center for Applied Cognitive Studies.
Howard, P. & Howard, J. (2001). Professional Manual for the WorkPlace Big Five
Profile. Charlotte, NC: Center for Applied Cognitive Studies. (Helped in the
editing/reviewing process)
Stamper, B. (2008). CentACS Research Questionnaire Five: Analysis of Core Self
Evaluation, Comedic Personality, & Emotional Intelligence: Research Bulletin.
(Publication No. 13). Charlotte, NC: Center for Applied Cognitive Studies.
Stamper, B. (2008). CentACS Words Surveys 3 & 5 (84 Words): Research Bulletin
(Publication No. 16). Charlotte, NC: Center for Applied Cognitive Studies.
Stamper, B. (2009). Analysis of CentACS Research Questionnaire Three – Miscellaneous
Questions: Research Bulletin. (Publication No. 14). Charlotte, NC: Center for Applied
Cognitive Studies.
Stamper, B. (2009). Gallup Talents: Research Bulletin (Publication No. 17). Charlotte,
NC: Center for Applied Cognitive Studies.
Stamper, B. (2009). How Social: Research Bulletin. (Publication No. 19). Charlotte, NC:
Center for Applied Cognitive Studies.
Stamper, B. (2009). Rigidity and Graceful Aging: Research Bulletin. (Publication No.
20). Charlotte, NC: Center for Applied Cognitive Studies.
Stamper, B. (2009). The Importance Questionnaire: Research Bulletin. (Publication No.
18). Charlotte, NC: Center for Applied Cognitive Studies.
AWARDS AND HONORS
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Graduate with Honors (Psychology) in December 2006
Magna Cum Laude in December 2006
Recipient of the William L. Woolard “Partner-in-Service” Program (June 2011)
Recipient of the 2005 Mary E. Jarrard Undergraduate Research paper: “Meanings and the
Impact of Weapon Naming.”
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, ACTIVITIES & SERVICE
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Master Leader of Pilot Leadership Program for UNC Charlotte
Certificate of Appreciation for Career Support Services at UNC-Charlotte
Developed an online major orientation to share information on the Communication
Studies major with prospective majors/minors.
Developed an Academic Plan of Study for the Communication Studies Major at UNCCharlotte.
Web Redesign of advising information on departmental website for Communication
Studies Department at UNC-Charlotte.
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Developed and implemented first online course COM 140: Intercultural Communication
at Rowan Cabarrus Community College.
Participated textbook review effort for COMM 1101 in 2011
Developed and submitted Communication Studies Learning Community Proposal. (2012)
Exhibited at Explore/Major’s Day UNC Charlotte as a representative of Communication
Studies (2011-2012)
Proposal Reviewer for National Academic Advising Association (NCADA) 2012
conference and Regional Conference Attendee (2012)
Reviewed textbook “DK Guide to Public Speaking” by Allyn & Bacon. (2011)
Communication Studies Department Celebration Week Event Co-Coordinator (2012)
Advised more than 700 students in Communication Studies, Journalism &
Communication Studies minors on academic and career options.
Completed Blackboard Online Series Online & Hybrid Course Certification: (Fall 2010;
Spring 2011)
Participated Diversity Summer Institute Professional Development Training: (May 2011;
May 2010): Provided participants with diversity training including identification of
diversity issues, instruction on benefits of introducing diversity curricula, and
involvement in activities to develop diversity awareness.
Participated in Rowan Cabarrus Summer Institute professional development training
(May 2011; May 2012; May 2013; May 2014): An extensive variety of professional
development offerings focused on student success and instructional support
Participated in UNC Charlotte Summer Institute professional development training (May
12th – 16th, 2008) on Large Sections: Introduction of technological tools/activities to
consider for large lecture classes.
Co-Coordinator of football fundraising program for Mt. Pleasant Lions Club
Presenter at South Piedmont’s Free College Day, delivering three sessions on effective
communication tips during an interview.
Co-Chair of Retention and Enrollment Team at South Piedmont Community College
(2013-2014):
Evaluated existing processes and identified creative and innovative methods for
enhancing college-wide enrollment and retention. Also identified and
recommended resources to provide all types of support for students to facilitate
success and retention.
Developed and implemented a short-term faculty lead study abroad program to Costa
Rica in Intercultural communication.
Shaping Voices, Faculty Advisor: South Piedmont Community College student club
Developed Com 150: Introduction to Mass Communication for seated,
blended and online instruction
Communication Lead Faculty Member
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Maintained, coordinated, and facilitated communication with adjunct faculty,
proposing area schedules, verifying area syllabus content in adjunct classes, and
conducting peer evaluations of adjunct classes.
Free College Day Committee member
o Planned, coordinated, facilitated, and presented at an open house event to
showcase the offerings of the college.
Quality Enhancement Plan Team at South Piedmont Community College (2014-2015):
Responsible for implementation and assessment of the Quality Enhancement Plan
(QEP) as outlined in the QEP document. Facilitates a culture where “advising is
teaching.” Supports Learning College by providing faculty and students with tools
and support designed to facilitate learning and success.
AFFILIATIONS
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Carolina’s Communication Association: Organization for communication professionals
located in North and South Carolina.
National Communication Association: Largest national non-profit organization to
promote communication scholarship and education.
National Society of Collegiate Scholars: An honor society inviting high-achieving
freshmen and sophomores with members ranking in the top 20 percent of their class.
Pi Kappa Delta: Forensics honor society for National Forensics League.
Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society: Nation's oldest, largest, and most selective honor
society that recognizes those students with excellent academic quality throughout their
studies at the University level in both general education and in their specific majors.
Lions Club International: Mt. Pleasant Chapter: National volunteer organization
performing local volunteer work to support local community initiatives.
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