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DANIEL J. LAIR!
Department of Communication and Visual Arts"
University of Michigan-Flint"
4116 William S. White Building"
303 E. Kearsley Street"
Flint, MI 48502 "
810-424-5348"
[email protected]"
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EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE!
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University of Utah: Ph.D. in Communication (2007)"
Emphasis: Organizational Communication and Rhetoric"
Thesis: “‘Survivor for Business People’: A Critical-Rhetorical Engagement of The Apprentice as
Popular Management Discourse”"
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The University of Montana: M.A. in Communication Studies (2002)"
Emphasis: Organizational Communication"
Thesis: “‘Just Trying to Spread the Groove:’ Creating and Sustaining Community Online at
Phishhook.com”"
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Carroll College (Helena, MT): B.A. in Political Science and English Writing (1996)"
Emphasis: Political Theory and Creative Nonfiction"
Honors Thesis: “Women, Nature, and Ben: An Ecofeminist Critique of Ben Jonson’s Poetry”"
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE!
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University of Michigan-Flint"
2013-current: Assistant Professor of Organizational Communication"
2012-2013: LEO Lecturer III"
2011-2012: LEO Lecturer I"
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The University of Montana"
2012: Adjunct Instructor"
2000-2002: Teaching Assistant"
2001-2002: Director of Forensics"
2001-2002: Research Assistant"
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University of Denver"
2007-2011: Assistant Professor of Rhetoric and Ethics, Director of Forensics"
2006-2007: Instructor"
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University of Utah"
2002-2006: Teaching Fellow"
2003-2006: Director of Forensics"
2004-2005: Research Assistant"
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Whitman College"
1996-1997: Assistant Director of Debate"
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SCHOLARLY WORK!
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Book!
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Cheney, G., Lair, D.J., Ritz, D., & Kendall, B.E. (2010). Just a job?: Communication, ethics and
professional life. New York: Oxford University Press."
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Refereed Journal Publications!
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Lair, D.J., & Wieland, S.M. (2012). “What are you going to do with that major?”: Colloquial
speech and the meanings of work and education. Management Communication Quarterly,
26(3), 423-452. (completed while at the University of Michigan-Flint)"
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Foust, C.R., & Lair, D.J. (2012). The political, cultural, and economic assault on higher
education. The Review of Communication, 12(2), 159-174. (completed while at the University of
Michigan-Flint)"
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Lair, D.J. (2011). Surviving the corporate jungle: The Apprentice as equipment for living in the
contemporary world of work. Western Journal of Communication, 75(1), 75-94."
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Cheney, G., Zorn, T.E., Planalp, S., & Lair, D.J. (2008). The meaning of work, meaningful work,
and organizational communication. In C. Beck (Ed.), Communication Yearbook 32. Thousand
Oaks, CA: Sage, 137-186. "
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Lair, D.J., Sullivan, K., & Cheney, G. (2005). Marketization and the recasting of the professional
self: The rhetoric and ethics of personal branding. Management Communication Quarterly,
18(3), 307-343."
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Refereed Book Chapters!
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Lair, D.J. & Strasser, D. (2012). Mad Men’s mad men: Hegemonic masculinity, multiple
masculinity, manhood acts and the masculinity-in-crisis narrative. In D.M. Stern, J. Manning, &
J.C. Dunn (Eds.), Lucky Strikes and a Three Martini Lunch: Thinking about Televisions Mad
Men. Newcastle, UK: Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 177-191. (completed while at the
University of Michigan-Flint)"
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Cheney, G., & Lair, D.J. (2008). Elevating dissent and transcending fear-based culture at war
and at work. In S. Banks (Ed.), Dissent and the Failure of Leadership. Northampton, MA:
Edward Elgar, 182-207."
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Cheney, G., Christensen, L.T., Conrad, C., & Lair, D.J. (2004). Corporate rhetoric as
organizational discourse. In D. Grant, C. Hardy, C. Oswick, N. Phillips, and L. Putnam (Eds.),
Handbook of Organizational Discourse. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage, 79-103."
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Cheney, G., & Lair, D.J. (2004). Following and leading dissent in U.S. politics and labor. In N.
Huber and T. Wren (Eds.), Building Leadership Bridges 2004. College Park, MD: International
Leadership Association, 115-129."
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Invited Contributions!
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Lair, D.J. (forthcoming). Normative and description approaches to organizational ethics postcrisis: A review essay. Organization. (completed while at the University of Michigan-Flint)"
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Lair, D.J. (2013). Disposable workers. In V. Smith & G.J. Golson (Eds.) SAGE Sociology of
Work Encyclopedia. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage, 184-186. (completed while at the University of
Michigan-Flint)"
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Cheney, G., Lair, D.J., & Kendall, B.E. (2013). Making Organization matter: Looking back and
looking ahead. Organization, 20(1), 66-77. (completed while at the University of Michigan-Flint)"
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Lair, D.J., & Foust, C.R. (2012). The political, cultural, and economic assault on higher
education. Communication Currents, 7(3) (June 2012): http://www.natcom.org/
CommCurrentsArticle.aspx?id=2440 (completed while at the University of Michigan-Flint)"
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Lair, D.J., Shenoy, S., McClellan, J.G., & McGuire, T. (2008). The politics of meaning/ful work:
Navigating the tensions of narcissism and condescension while finding meaning in work.
Management Communication Quarterly, 22(1), 172-180."
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Cheney, G., Lair, D., & Gill, R. (2002). Communication trends at work at the turn of the 21st
century: A book review essay. Mangagment Communication Quarterly, 15, 632-641."
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Other Publications!
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Cheney, G., Christensen, L.T., Zorn, T.E., & Ganesh, S. (with Lair, D.J.) (2010). Chapter 15:
Analyzing organizational communication. Organizational Communication in an Age of
Globalization: Issues, Reflections, Practices (2nd Ed.). Long Grove, IL: Waveland Press,
461-494."
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Cheney, G. (with Lair, D.J.). (2005). Theorizing about rhetoric and organizations: Classical,
interpretive, and critical aspects. In S. May & D. Mumby (Eds.), Engaging Organizational
Communication Thoery and Research: Multiple Perspectives. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage,
55-84."
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Cheney, G., Christensen, L.T., Zorn, T.E., & Ganesh, S. (with Lair, D.J.) (2002). Chapter 15:
Analyzing organizational communication. Organizational Communication in an Age of
Globalization: Issues, Reflections, Practices. Long Grove, IL: Waveland Press, 407-436."
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Conference Papers and Panel Discussions!
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“Socialization and Ethics.” Theme presenter and respondent at the Organizational
Communication Division pre-conference “(Re)Defining and (Re) Negotiating the Meaning of
Work, Success, Happiness, and Good Life” at the annual meeting of the International
Communication Association, Seattle, WA, May 2014."
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“The Status of Organizational Rhetoric: Reflections on the Past and Thoughts about the Future”,
panel discussion at the annual conference of the Central States Communication Association,
Cleveland, OH, March 2012."
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Wieland, S.M., & Lair, D.J. (2010). Vocational socialization in the university: Narratives of major
selection. Competitive paper presented at the annual conference of the National
Communication Association, San Francisco, CA, November 2010. "
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Lair, D.J. (2010). The pragmatic turn in (organizational) rhetorical practice. Paper presented at
the annual conference of the National Communication Association, San Francisco, CA,
November 2010. "
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“Author Meets Critics.” Discussion of Just a Job: Communication, Ethics, and Professional Life
(Cheney, Lair, Ritz, and Kendall, Oxford University Press, 2010) at the annual conference of the
Association for Practical and Professional Ethics, Cincinnati, OH, March 2010. "
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Lair, D.J. (2010). What would Don Draper do?: Imagining the contemporary work world through
the eyes of Mad Men. Paper presented at the annual conference of the National Communication
Association, Chicago, IL, November 2009."
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“Organizational Rhetoric? Where Are We?” Roundtable discussion at the annual conference of
the National Communication Association, Chicago, IL, November 2009."
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Lair, D.J. (2009). Mad Men, remembering, and corporate masculinities. Paper presented to
Organizational Communication Interest Group, Western States Communication Association
annual conference, Mesa, AZ, February 2009."
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“A Roundtable Discussion Reconsidering the Container Metaphor: Its Prevalence,
Consequences and Alternatives in Organizational Communication Scholarship Post-Critique.”
Roundtable discussion at the Western States Communication Association annual conference,
Mesa, AZ, February 2009."
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Lair, D.J. (2008). Rethinking “organizational”: Placing the organizational self in context. Paper
presented at the Organizational Communication at Alta Revisited: Reflections, Synthesis, and
Engagement conference, Alta, UT, July 2008."
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Lair, D.J. (2007). Between the extremes of discourse and materiality: Rethinking class as a
central construct for critical organizational communication. Competitive paper presented at the
annual conference of the National Communication Association, Chicago, IL, November 2007."
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Lair, D.J. (2007). Between narcissism and condescension: Navigating problematic tensions in
the meaning of work. Paper presented at the National Communication Association preconference seminar “The Meaning(s) of Work Across Time, Cultures, and Systems: Exploring
Work’s Meaning(fulness) for Communication Research and Practice)”, Chicago, IL, November
2007."
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Broadfoot, K., & Lair, D.J. (2007). Bringing meaningful work into the classroom. Talk presented
at he National Communication Association pre-conference seminar “The Meaning(s) of Work
Across Time, Cultures, and Systems: Exploring Work’s Meaning(fulness) for Communication
Research and Practice)”, Chicago, IL, November 2007."
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Lair, D.J. (2007). The American Dream and the entrepreneurial self: The Apprentice as
equipment for living. Paper presented at the annual conference of the National Communication
Association, Chicago, IL, November 2007."
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Cheney, G., & Lair, D.J. (2007). Elevating dissent and transcending fear-based culture at war
and at work. Paper presented at the annual conference of the National Communication
Association, Chicago, IL, November 2007."
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Lair, D.J. (2007). Leisure, work, and manliness: Masculinity in decline and the Miller “High Life
Man.” Competitive paper presented at the annual conference of the International
Communication Association, San Francisco, CA, May 2007."
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Lair, D.J. (2007). Rethinking the “organizational” in organizational socialization research: From
ontological agent to discursive domain(s). Competitive paper presented at the annual
conference of the International Communication Association, San Francisco, CA, May 2007."
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“Critical Organizational Communication Pedagogy: Perspectives on Teaching the Introductory
Organizational Communication Course.” Panel presentation at annual conference of the
National Communication Association, San Antonio, TX, November 2006."
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Lair, D.J. (2005). We’re the girl and we don’t like it: The comic frame and (avoiding) reading The
Stepford Wives as masculinity-in-crisis narrative. Competitive paper presented at the annual
conference of the National Communication Association, Boston, MA, November 2005."
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Lair, D.J. (2005). Working out of time: Perspective by incongruity in “Take Back Your Time Day”
discourse. Roundtable discussion presentation at the annual conference of the National
Communication Association, Boston, MA, November 2005."
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Lair, D.J. (2005). ‘Dude, it’s just a discussion board’: Creating and contesting community online
at phishook.com. Competitive paper presented at the annual conference of the National
Communication Association, Boston, MA, November 2005."
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Lair, D.J. (2005). ‘Survivor for business people’: Donald Trump’s The Apprentice as (gendered)
popular management discourse. Competitive paper presented at the annual conference of the
Western States Communication Association, San Francisco, CA, February 2005. Top Paper."
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Lair, D.J. (2005). Organizational rhetoric(s): Towards a framework to situate rhetorical
approaches to organizational communication. Competitive paper presented at the annual
conference of 2nd Annual Nuevo Dia Southwest Organizational Communication Conference,
Phoenix, AS, January 2005."
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Lair, D.J. (2004). ‘White collar’ as cultural model: Discursive representations of ‘white collar’ in
the overtime regulation controversy. Competitive paper presented at the annual conference of
the National Communication Association, Chicago, IL, November 2004."
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Lair, D.J. (2004). Home runs and hat size: Reading Barry Bonds’ body in the BALCO steroids
scandal. Paper presented at the annual conference of the National Communication Association,
Chicago, IL, November 2004."
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“Should We Move Forward or Look Back? A Debate Between Public and Technical Styles in
Parliamentary Debate.” Town Hall debate at the annual conference of the National
Communication Association, Chicago, IL, November 2004."
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Lair, D.J. (2004). “The window for diplomacy has now closed”: The rhetorical construction of
‘diplomacy’ preceding Gulf War II. Competitive paper presented at the annual conference of the
Western States Communication Association, Albuquerque, New Mexico, February 2004. Top
Paper."
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Lair, D.J., Sullivan, K., & Cheney, G. (2003). Marketization and the recasting of the professional
self. The rhetoric and ethics of personal branding. Paper presented at the annual conference of
the National Communication Association, Miami, FL, November 2003."
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Cheney, G., & Lair, D.J. (2003). The descent(?) of dissent in U.S. politics and labor. Competitive
paper presented at the annual conference of the International Leadership Association,
Guadalajara, Mexico, November 2003. "
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Lair, D.J. (2003). “Best Available Science”: The rhetorical construction of ‘science’ in fire
recovery discourse. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Western States
Communication Association, Salt Lake City, UT, February 2003."
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“How to Choose the Program Right for You and What to Expect When You Get There.” Panel
discussion at the annual conference of the Western States Communication Association, Salt
Lake City, UT, February 2003."
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“Resolved: In Debate, Competition Corrupts Education.” Panel discussion at the annual
conference of the National Communication Association, New Orleans, LA, November 2002."
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Research Grants!
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Public Good Writing Group, Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning,
University of Denver, 2008-2010, $1000"
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Public Good Grant, 2009, Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning, University
of Denver, to work with El Centro Humanitario de los Trabajadores (with Kate Willink and John
Tiedemann), $1500."
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Faculty Research Fund Award, University of Denver, “Communicative Dimensions of Work
Socialization”, 2007, $3000."
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Invited Talks and Lectures!
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“Your Relationship with Faculty”, talk at New Student Orientation, University of Michigan-Flint,
August and November 2012."
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Panelist for Distance Learning Roundtable, Distance Learning Council, University of Denver,
October 2010."
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“Mad Men Fandom and the Performance of Aesthetic Labor in the New Economy”, faculty
research colloquium, University of Denver, February 2010."
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“Communicating Your Ideas and Identity in an Academic Setting”, invited lecture to Extreme
Academics Program, Honors Program, University of Denver, February and September 2010."
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“Just a Job? Communication, Ethics, and Professional Life”, invited lecture to University of
Denver Alumni Symposium Weekend, October 2009."
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“Surviving Your Presentation: A Down and Dirty Guide to Public Speaking Success”, invited
lecture to Puksta Scholars Workshop, University of Denver, May 2009. "
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“Just Words? President Obama and the Power of Communication”, invited lecture (with Kate
Willink) to Highline Academy College Access Day, February 2009."
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“Busy-ness Ethics: The Ethics of Work-Time and the Pace of Life”, invited lecture to University
of Denver Alumni Symposium Weekend, October 2008."
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“Meaningful Work: What Is It and How Do We Find It?”, invited lecture to University of Denver
Alumni Symposium Weekend, October 2007."
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“Developing and Articulating Your Academic and Professional Identity”, graduate pro-seminar "
colloquium, University of Denver, January 2007."
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“Communication Skills for Leaders”, training seminar for the Emerging Leaders Track, Center for
Leadership Development, The University of Montana, March 2001."
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“Customer Service and Co-Worker Communication”, training seminar co-presented (with
Brendon Burchard) to Residence Life staff, The University of Montana, December 2000. "
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE!
Key: F = face-to-face; O = online; CE = civic engagement; G = graduate"
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Organizational Communication!
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University of Michigan-Flint!
COM 261: Foundations of Organizational Communication (F, O)"
COM/ENG 338: Communications in Business (F, O, CE)"
COM 362: Communication Behavior in Organizations (substantially modified; F, O, CE)"
COM 402: Case Studies in Professional Communication (substantially modified; F)"
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The University of Montana!
COM 230S: Organizational Communication (O)"
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University of Denver!
HCOM 1550: Communication in the Workplace (F)"
HCOM 2130: Introduction to Organizational Communication (F, O)"
HCOM 3130: Organizational Communication (substantially modified; F, CE)"
HCOM 3180/4180: Workshop: Organizational Communication (developed; F, CE, G)"
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HCOM 4130: Communication in Human Organizations (developed; F, G)"
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University of Utah"
COMM 3170: Introduction to Organizational Communication (F)"
COMM 4170: Advanced Organizational Communication (F, CE)"
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Rhetoric!
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University of Denver!
HCOM 4701: Critical Discourse Analysis (F, G)"
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University of Utah!
HCOM 3460: Communication Criticism (F)"
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Public Speaking and Debate!
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University of Michigan-Flint!
COM/THE 210: Introduction to Public Speaking, University of Michigan-Flint (F)"
COM/THE 304: Advanced Public Speaking, University of Michigan-Flint (F, CE)"
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University of Utah"
COM 3270: Forensics Lab, University of Utah (F)"
COM 4270: Forensics Practicum, University of Utah (F)"
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The University of Montana"
COM 111A: Introduction to Public Speaking, The University of Montana (F)"
COM 360: Forensics/Honors, The University of Montana (F)"
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General Communication Courses!
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University of Michigan-Flint"
COM 200: Introduction to Human Communication (F, O)"
COM 305: Communication Theory (F)"
COM 306: Speaking and Writing Laboratory (F)"
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University of Denver"
COMN 1210: Understanding Human Communication (developed; F, O)"
HCOM 4703: Topics: Critical Theories of Communication I (F, G)"
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University of Utah"
COMM 1010: Elements of Speech Communication (F)"
COMM 3180: Communication and Social Behavior (F)"
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Other Courses!
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University of Denver"
FSEM 1111: The Meaning(s) of Work (developed; F, CE)"
FSEM 1111: Flourishing: The Art and Science of Human Happiness (developed; F, CE)"
CORE 2647: Work in the Popular Imagination (developed; F)"
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University of Utah"
COMM 1610: Introduction to News Writing (F)"
COMM 3510: Introduction to Web Design (F)"
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Pedagogical Grants and Awards!
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University of Michigan-Flint!
Faculty Development Teaching Grant, Thompson Center for Learning and Teaching, 2013, $900"
LEO Lecturer Development Fund, funds for travel to Central States Communication Association
convention, 2012, $850"
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University of Denver!
Public Good Advanced Practitioner, 2009-2010, $1500"
Service Learning Fellow, 2008-2009, $1000"
Top CORE Course Proposal for “Work in the Popular Imagination”, 2007"
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University of Utah"
Excellent Teaching by a Graduate Student, International Communication Association, 2006"
Departmental Nominee for Ramona W. Cannon Excellence in Graduate Award, 2004-2005 and
2005-2006."
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Advising"
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University of Michigan-Flint"
General advising, 2013-current"
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University of Denver"
K. Arianna Molloy, (Ph.D.; co-chair). Dissertation: “Mapping the Conceptual Terrain of Work
Calling: Exploring the Intersection of Meaningful Work, Spiritual Communication, and
Organizational Rhetoric”, completed June 2012."
Matthew, Dunn, (Ph.D.). Dissertation: “Posthumanist Rhetorical Agency”, completed June 2012."
Kai-Chun Chuang, (Ph.D., M.A). M.A. comprehensive exams completed December 2008."
Keeley Buehler, (M.A.) Thesis: “Secondhand Fashion, Consumption, and Identity:
Understanding the Appeal and Meanings of Unfashionable Fashion”, completed May 2010."
Member on 14 Ph.D. and M.A. committees."
Major advisor for approximately 12 undergraduate students."
Primary academic advisor for 5 cohorts of 15 first-year undergraduate students"
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University of Utah"
Cory Tanner (honors tutorial advisor), May 2006.!
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Pedagogical Workshops, Conferences, and Courses"
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University of Michigan-Flint!
Boyer Faculty Scholars Program, Office of University Outreach, 2014-2015"
Foundations of Academic Advising Workshop Series, College of Arts and Sciences, 2014"
Faculty Mentoring Program, Thompson Center for Learning and Teaching, 2013-2014"
Council of Graduate Studies Conference, San Diego, CA, December 2013"
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19th Annual Sloan Consortium International Conference for Online Learning, Orlando, FL,
November 2013."
Teaching Circle, “Flipped Classroom”, Thompson Center for Learning and Teaching, 2012-2013."
Course Redesign Workshop, Office of Extended Learning, Fall 2012"
“Hatching Exemplary Practice: A Summer Teaching Warm-Up”, Thomson Center for Teaching
and Learning, August 2012"
Catalyst Course Design Program, Thompson Center for Learning and Teaching, 2011-2012"
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University of Denver"
Summer Institute Workshop: Excellent Teaching for the 21st Century, Center for Teaching and
Learning, Summer 2010"
Distance Learning Pilot Project, Center for Teaching and Learning, Spring 2010"
Distance Learning Workshop, Center for Teaching and Learning, Spring 2010"
Service Learning Faculty Scholar, Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning,
2007-2008!
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SERVICE!
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Departmental Service!
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University of Michigan-Flint"
Chair, Graduate Program Exploratory Committee, 2012-current"
Purchase coordinator for public speaking carts, CAS program equipment grant, 2013-2014"
Search committee member, LEO Lecturer III debate position, Spring 2014"
Search committee member, Administrative Assistant Search, Fall 2013"
General departmental advising"
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University of Denver"
Executive Committee, Department of Communication Studies, 2010-2011, 2006-2007."
Undergraduate Curriculum and Assessment Committee, 2007-2011."
Director of Forensics, 2007-2011."
Executive Committee, School of Communication, 2007-2009."
Graduate Curriculum and Assessment Committee, 2007-2010."
Coordinator, Graduate Pro-Seminar Colloquium Series, 2007."
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University of Utah!
Member, Graduate Student Advisory Committee, Department of Communication, 2005-2006."
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The University of Montana!
Graduate student faculty representative, Department of Communication Studies,2001-2002."
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University Service"
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University of Michigan-Flint"
Ad hoc liaison between COM/ENG 338 faculty and School of Management Undergraduate
Committee, Fall 2013-current"
“Hiring U”, workshop presented by COM/ENG 338 students, December 2012 "
Faculty speaker, New Student Orientation, August and November 2012"
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University of Denver"
Member, NCAA Self Study Committee, Gender, Diversity, and Student Athlete Well-being
Subcommittee, 2009-2010"
Member, Library Liaison Committee, 2007-2009."
Member, University Honors Committee, 2007-2010."
Member, University Honors Committee, assessment subcommittee, 2008-2010."
Ammi Hyde Admissions Interviews, faculty volunteer, December 2006 (in Salt Lake City, UT)."
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University of Utah!
Student Commencement Speaker Selection Committee, providing coaching for student winner,
2004-2006.
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The University of Montana!
Communication Specialist, Montana Advanced Trial Advocacy Program, May 2002."
Focus group facilitator, National Endowment for the Humanities’ Regional Humanities Center
Meeting, November 2001."
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Disciplinary Service"
* indicates service performed while at University of Michigan-Flint"
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Editorial Boards"
*Editorial board, Management Communication Quarterly, 2009-present"
*Editorial board, Western Journal of Communication, 2010-2011"
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Awards Committees!
*Article of the Year Award Committee, Chair, Management Communication Quarterly, 2014"
*Article of the Year Award Committee, Management Communication Quarterly, 2013"
*Best Article Award Committee, Organizational Communication Interest Group, National
Communication Association, 2011"
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Manuscript Reviewer"
*Ad hoc reviewer, Communication Theory, 2014"
*Ad hoc reviewer, Culture and Organization, 2012-2014"
*Ad hoc reviewer, Scandinavian Journal of Management, 2011-202"
*Ad hoc reviewer, Communication Monographs, 2010-2012"
Ad hoc reviewer, Journal for International and Intercultural Communication, 2010"
Ad hoc reviewer, Western Journal of Communication, 2008-2009"
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Service to Professional Associations!
Chair and program planner, Organizational Communication Interest Group, Western States
Communication Association, 2008-2009"
Co-coordinator (with Kirsten Broadfoot, Colorado State University), pre-conference tour of New
Belgium Brewery, Western States Communication Association, 2008"
*Manuscript reviewer for Media Studies Division, Western States Communication Association,
September 2011"
Manuscript reviewer for Organizational Communication Division, International Communication
Association, November 2010"
Manuscript reviewer for Organizational Communication Division, International Communication
Association, November 2007"
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Manuscript reviewer for Organizational Communication Interest Group, Western States
Communication Association, September 2007"
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Debate "
Co-host (with Robert Margesson, Regis University), National Parliamentary Tournament of
Excellence, March 2011"
Co-host (with Robert Margesson, Regis University), US Universities National Championship
Tournament, April 2010"
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HONORS AND AWARDS!
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Boyer Faculty Scholar, University of Michigan-Flint, 2014-2015"
Honorable Mention, Bruce and Lillian Wright Online Teaching Award for COM/ENG 338:
Communications in Business, University of Michigan-Flint, 2013-2014"
Honorable Mention, Bruce and Lillian Wright Online Teaching Award for COM 362:
Communication Behavior in Organizations, University of Michigan-Flint, 2013-2014"
Public Good Advanced Practitioner, University of Denver, 2009-2010."
Service Learning Fellow, University of Denver, 2008-2009."
Top CORE Course Proposal, Winter 2007, University of Denver, “Work in the Popular
Imagination”"
Dissertation nominated for the 2007 W. Charles Redding Award in Organizational
Communication, International Communication Association."
Instructional and Developmental Division of the International Communication Association Award
for Excellent Teaching by a Graduate Student, May 2006."
Nominated for the Ramona W. Cannon Excellence in Graduate Teaching Award, Department of
Communication, University of Utah, 2004-2005 and 2005-2006."
Top Four Paper in the Organizational Communication Division, Western States Communication
Association, February 2005."
Top Four Paper in the Rhetoric and Public Address Division, Western States Communication
Association, February 2004."
Departmental nominee, Outstanding Master’s thesis, 2002, The University of Montana."
Departmental recognition for teaching excellence in COMM 360: Forensics/Honors, 2002, The
University of Montana."
Honors Scholar, 1992 to 1996, Carroll College."
National runner-up, National Parliamentary Debate Association national tournament, 1995."
3rd place, impromptu speaking, National Individual Events Tournament, 1995."
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OTHER EMPLOYMENT/EXPERIENCE!
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Organizational Change Consultant (w/ Darrin Hicks) for Colorado Immunization Information
System transition from University of Colorado Health Sciences to Colorado Department of
Public Health and Environment, 2008-2009."
Focus Group Facilitator for National Fire Sciences Workshop, November 2001"
Marketing Representative, Employee Assistance Programs, VRI, Missoula, MT, 1999-2000"
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