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CURRICULUM VITAE

T. Dean Thomlison

University of Evansville Office Phone: (812) 488-1031

EDUCATION:

Ph.D. in Speech (1972), Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. Specialization: Interpersonal Communication. Teaching Assistant.

M.A. in Speech (1968), Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. Specialization: Rhetoric and Public Address. University Fellow.

B.A. in Speech & Drama (1967), Oklahoma Baptist University, Shawnee. Specialization: Speech. University Scholar.

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE:

Department Chair:

Department of Communication, University of Evansville, Evansville, Indiana. 1989-1994, 2003-2006. Interpersonal Communication and Mass Communication majors. Budget director. Director of Internships.

Assistant Dean:

College of Arts and Sciences, University of Evansville. 1987-88. Director, Profession Exploration Program for undecided majors.

Divisional Chair:

Division of Languages and Literature, McKendree College, Lebanon, Illinois. 1976-77. English, Speech-Communication, and Foreign Language Departments. Personnel Selection and Management, Budget Director, Directed North Central Accreditation Self-Study, and Member of Executive Council.

Department Chair:

Speech-Communication Department, McKendree College. 1968-77. Speech and Drama Programs. Budget Responsibility, Developed and Directed Internship Program in Speech and Mass Communication.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE:

1977-Present: University of Evansville. Evansville, Indiana. Professor of Communication, Department of Communication.  Designed and Implemented new program in Interpersonal and Speech Communication. Taught at the University's campus in Harlaxton, England (1980-1981). While at Harlaxton, developed and directed International Student Orientation Program for international students entering U.S. universities. Visiting Distinguished Professor at College of the Ozarks in Point Lookout, Missouri (1994-1995).

1968-1977: McKendree College, Lebanon, Illinois. Associate Professor of Speech-Communication. Taught Speech-Communication Courses, Designed and Expanded Curriculum, Directed Drama Productions and Forensics.

COURSES TAUGHT:

Relationship Management

Listening

Fundamentals and Advanced Interpersonal Communication

Communication Theory

Intercultural Communication

Fundamentals of Public Speaking, Business & Professional Speaking

Advanced Public Speaking and Persuasion

Team Building and Group Communication (Undergraduate & Graduate)

Introduction to Mass Communication

Argumentation and Debate

Oral Interpretation of Literature

Speech Criticism and Rhetorical Theory

Methods of Teaching Speech-Communication

Independent Studies and Research (Graduate & Undergraduate)

Interpersonal Communication in Education (Graduate)

Organizational Communication

Philosophy of Communication (senior seminar)

AWARDS AND DISTINCTIONS:

Profile in Excellence Award recipient at Oklahoma Baptist University (1999).

(Award presented by the OBU Alumni Association Board of Directors for

"recognizable accomplishment in his profession and life service...")

Center for Teaching Excellence Fellow at the University of Evansville (1998).

Distingished Paper Award received for top-three paper in The Academy of

Managerial Communications division at The Allied Academies 1996 International Conference, Maui, Hawaii.

President's Recognition Award recipient at the International Listening Association Annual Conference, Seattle, Washington (March 1992) (Award for "Outstanding Contributions to the Field of Listening and the International Listening Association.")

Certificate of Excellence, Alumni Association, University of Evansville (1987). (Awarded for outstanding professional achievement.)

Kellogg National Fellowship (1985-1988). Examined intercultural communication education & training in government, multinational corporations, and intercultural institutes, and had selected intercultural travel experiences.

Kellogg Activities/Programs:

*Leadership Seminar, Spring Hill, MN, June 1985.

*Leadership Development Program, Center for Creative Leadership, Colorado Springs, CO, November 1985.

*Tour of Russia, USSR, November 1985.

*"U.S. Defense Strategy and Global Survival," Monterey, CA, December 1985.

*Visionary Leadership Conference, Washington, D.C., March 1986.

*Human Needs Seminar, Detroit/Battle Creek, MI, May 1986.

*SIETAR Intercultural Training Institute, Washington, D.C., July '86.

*International Interdependence Conference, Ecuador & Peru, October 1986. (CIESPAL and Institute for Peruvian Studies.)

*U.S. Army Russian Institute, Garmisch, West Germany, October 1986.

*Intercultural Training Study Tour, Japan, January 1987.

*Nutrition & Agriculture Seminar, San Francisco, CA, March 1987.

*Study Tour, People's Republic of China, April 1987.

*East-West Center, Hawaii, May 1987.

*SIETAR International Conference, Montreal, May 1987.

*Natural Resources Seminar, Colorado, September 1987.

*Final Leadership Seminar, Princeton, N.J., May 88. (Planning Committee)

*Intercultural Travel Experience, Europe, July 1988.

*Leadership Forum, Battle Creek, MI, December 1989.

PROFESSIONAL LISTINGS:

Who's Who in America, 48th ed., 1993.

Who's Who of Emerging Leaders in America, 3rd ed., 1991.

International Leaders in Achievement, 1990.

Dictionary of International Biography, 23rd ed., 1992.

The International Directory of Distinguished Leadership, 1990.

Who's Who in the Midwest, 23nd ed., 1990.

Who's Who in America, 46th ed., 1990.

Who's Who in American Education, 3rd ed. , 1992, 4th ed. , 1993.

PROFESSIONAL WRITING:

Books

Toward Interpersonal Dialogue. New York: Longman Publishers, 1982.

Chapters

"An Interpersonal Primer with Implications for Public Relations." Relationship Management: A Relational Approach to Public Relations. John A. Ledingham and Stephen D. Bruning, eds. (Capital University). Mahwah, New Jersey: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates,Inc., 1999.

"Intercultural Listening," Chapter 4, Listening in Everyday Life: A Personal and Professional Approach, edited by Michael Purdy (Governors State University) and Deborah Borisoff (New York University). University Press of America, 1991.

Articles

"The Applicability of Interpersonal Relationship Dimensions to an Organizational Context: Toward a Theory of Relational Loyalty".  Academy of Managerial Communications Journal, Vol. 1, No. 1(Spring 1997), pp. 23-43.

"Effects of a Study-Abroad Program on University Students." ERIC Clearinghouse (ED 332 629), Resources in Education October, 1991).

"Teaching Empathic Listening Within the Speech Curriculum." ERIC Clearinghouse (ED 331 112), Resources of Education (April, 1990).

"Cross-Cultural Listening." UE Magazine, Vol. 85, No. 3 (Spring 1990), pp. 5-7.

"Cultural Consultation," Experiential Listening: Tools for Teachers and Trainers, edited by Carolyn Coakley and Andrew Wolvin (University of Maryland). New Orleans: Spectra Publishers, 1989.

"The Challenge of Communication Curriculum Integration," by T. Dean Thomlison and John L. Ledingham, ERIC Clearinghouse on Reading and Communication Skills (ED 332 236), Resources in Education (Oct, 1989).

"Listening: Multiple Perspectives on Expanding Our Center of the World," Multiple Perspectives: Proceedings of the Cornell Conference on Listening, ed. by Judi Brownell. Ithaca, N. Y.: Cornell University, 1988.

"Contributions of Humanistic Psychology to Listening: Past, Present and Future," Journal of the International Listening Association, Vol. I, No. 1

(Spring 1987), pp. 54-77. ERIC (ED 268 613), Resources in Education (September 1986).

"Relational Listening: Theoretical and Practical Considerations," ERIC Clearinghouse on Reading and Communication Skills (ED 257 165), Resources in Education (October 1985).

"Career-Bound Communication Education: A Needs Analysis," Central States Speech Journal, 34 (winter 1984), 260-267.

"Communication Training Needs in Organizations," ERIC Clearinghouse on Reading and Communication Skills (ED 233 411), Resources in Education (January 1984). Coauthored with Dr. Thomas Harris.

"The Necessary and Sufficient Characteristics of Dialogic Communication: The Dialogic Process Equation," Journal of the Illinois Speech & Theater Association, Vol. XXIX (Spring 1975), pp. 34-42.

"The Existential Foundations of Dialogic Communication," Journal of the Illinois Speech & Theater Association, Vol. XXVIII (Spring 1974), pp. 15.

Booklet

Kellogg National Leadership Fellows: Group VI. Developed Format, Collected Data, and Wrote All Copy For a Post-Fellowship Booklet. Battle Creek, MI: W. K. Kellogg Foundation, 1990.

Papers

"The Transferability of Interpersonal Relationship Dimensions in Differing Organizational Contexts: A Qualitative Approach." Presented to The Academy of Managerial Communications at The Allied Academies International Conference, Maui, Hawaii, October 1996. Co-authored with Dr. John Ledingham and Dr. Stephen Bruning, Capital University, Columbus, Ohio. Extended abstract published in Proceedings of the Academy of Managerial Communications, Cullowhee, NC: Allied Academies, 1996.

"The Study-Abroad Experience: Marketing Myths Or Reality?" Tenth Annual Intercultural and International Communication Conference, Miami, FL, February 1993.

"Study Abroad Experience Impact on University Students." Ninth Annual Intercultural and International Communication Conference, Miami, Florida, May 1992.

 "Approaches for Teaching Empathic Listening." International Listening Association Annual Conference, Jacksonville, FL, March 1991.

"Effects of a Study-Abroad Program on University Students: Toward a Predictive Theory of Intercultural Contact." Eighth Annual Intercultural and International Communication Conference, Miami, FL, February 1991.

"Public Relations and Listening." Central States Communication Association Conference, Detroit, MI, April 1990.

"Teaching Empathic Listening." Central States Communication

Association Conference, Detroit, MI, April 1990.

"Teaching Listening Within the Speech Curriculum." Central States Communication Association Conference, Detroit, MI, April, 1990.

"Anatomy of a Community in Controversy: An Applied Listening Case Study of the Citizens Review Committee of Wayne County, Illinois." International Listening Asso. Conference, Indianapolis, IN. March 1990.

"The Challenge of Communication Curriculum Integration." Association for Communication Administration Conference, Washington, D.C., October 1989. Co-authored with Dr. John Ledingham (Capital Univ.).

"An Intercultural Listening Simulation." International Listening Association Annual Conference, Scottsdale, Arizona, March 1988.

"The Impact of Intercultural Exposure on Attitudes, Beliefs, and Behaviors." World Communication Association Convention, London, England, August 1987.

"An Application of a Counseling Model to Confirming & Disconfirming Communication." Speech Communication Association Convention, Chicago, November 1986.

"Humanistic Psychology and Listening Theory." International Listening Association Convention, San Diego, CA, March 1986.

"Confirmation: The Heart of Dialogue" (position paper). Speech Communication Association Convention, Special Invitational Seminar on "Directions in Confirmation Theory and Research," Denver, Colorado, November 1985.

"Techniques for Teaching Listening." International Listening Association Summer Conference, St. Paul, MN, July 1985.

 "Using the Carkhuff Approach to Teach Listening." International Listening Association Convention, Orlando, Florida, March 1985.

"Career-Bound Communication Education: A Competency-Based Model." Central States Speech Association Convention, Chicago, April 1984. Co-authored with Dr. Thomas E. Harris (University of Alabama) Selected from competitive papers program for presentation.

"Interpersonal Listening." International Listening Association Conference, Scottsdale, Arizona, March 1984.

"Communication Training Needs in Organizations: A Competency/ Proficiency Based Study." International Communication Association Convention, Dallas, Texas, May 1983. Co-authored with Dr. T. Harris.

(University of Alabama)

"Communication Training Needs for Business Organizations."

International Communication Association Convention, Boston,

Massachusetts, May 1982.

"A Descriptive Examination of Selected Aspects of Interpersonal Communication and Television." Popular Culture Association Convention, Cincinnati, Ohio, April 1978.

"Application of Communication Skills to Non-teaching Careers." Illinois Speech and Theater Asso. Convention, St. Louis, Missouri, Nov. 1975.

"Internalization of Theory." Illinois Speech and Theater Association Convention, Peoria, IL, November 1974.

"Toward a Definition of Communication as Dialogue." International Communication Association Convention, Montreal, Canada, April 1973.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE:

Member

National Communication Association, Central States Communication Association, International Listening Association, American Society for Training and Development, International Society for Intercultural Education, Training and Research, Association for Business Communication, Allied Academies.

International Listening Association Activities:

Awards Committee, 1987-88; Program Committee, 1987-88, 98-99, 01-02; Nominating Committee, 1984-85; Site Committee, 1985-86; Research Committee, 1986-88; International Outreach Committee, 1987-89; Task Force on State of the Listening Field, 1986-88; Executive Board (Member-at-Large),

1988-90; Fundraising Committee (Chair), 1988-90; Public Policy Committee (Chair), 1989-90; By-Laws Committee (Chair), 1989-90; Public

Relations Committee, 1988-90; Special Projects Committee, 1991-92; Special Projects Committee, 1992; Public Relations Committee, 1992-93; Curriculum/Assessment Committee, 1995-96, 1997-98; Program PlanningCommittee, 1991-92, 1992-93, 1995-96, 1997-98; Research Committee, 1995-96.

Phi Kappa Phi, 1984. Honorary Faculty Member. Interdisciplinary National Honor Society.

Alpha Sigma Lambda (Beta Gamma Chapter), 1979. Honorary Member.

National Honor Society for Students in Continuing Higher Education.

Advisory Council of the Area Service Center for Gifted Children (Southwestern Illinois), 1975-77.

Public Relations Committee, Illinois Speech and Theater Association, 1976.

Illinois State Board of Higher Education Accreditation Team, Eureka College, Eureka, IL., Spring 1975.

Addresses

"Common Communication Problems When Interacting With Members of Other Cultures and Subcultures." Ivy Tech State College, Evansville, IN, November 1997, sponsored by The Diversity Initiative Team.

"Using Active Teaching Techniques to Involve Students." College of the Ozarks, Faculty of the Division of Health and Human Sciences, September 1994.

"Optimistic Discontent: The Kaizen Philosophy." Bristol-Myers Squibb Supervisor and Suggester Of-the-Year Awards, Evansville, IN, Jan. 1992.

"Intercultural Communication for International Business." Rotary Club, Evansville, IN, March 1990.

"Multiple Perspectives on Listening." Keynote Speaker for Cornell Conference on Listening, Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y., June 1988.

"Intercultural Awareness." Indiana Vocational Technical College, February 1988.

"Intercultural Communication and Training: Applications for Home and Abroad." River Cities Chapter of the American Society of Training and Development, November 1987.

"Interpersonal Incongruency: An American Perspective." International Christian University, Tokyo, Japan, January 1987.

"Self-Image and Interpersonal Skills." Evansville Chapter of Junior League, September 1986.

"What's Leadership and How Do You Develop It?" Freshman Honors Seminar, Academy of Arts and Sciences, University of Evansville, April 1986.

"The Keys to Managerial Success." Roadmaster Chapter of the National Management Association, December 1984.

"Listening is More Than Hearing." River Cities Chapter of the American Society for Training and Development, September 1983.

"Communication Education in the United States." Faculty of Harlaxton College, Harlaxton, England, February 1991.

"Listening to Feelings: A Vital Part of Nursing." Nursing Faculty, University of Evansville, February 1979.

"Effective Business Communication." Annual Secretaries and Employers Luncheon, Tell City, Indiana, April 1978.

"Modern Law Enforcement and Human Communication: A Winning

Team." Joint Meeting of Mayors and Police Chiefs of Southern Illinois, Highland, Illinois, February 1975.

Conference Presentations

"Communication Styles: A Demonstration Workshop". A two-hour workshop presented for The Academy of Managerial Communications at The Allied Academies' national conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, April 1997.

"Relationship Attributes in Telecommunications Consulting". A panel presentation with Dr. Stephen Bruning and Dr. John Ledingham, both from Capital University, Columbus, Ohio. Annual Convention of the Associationfor Business Communication, Chicago, November 1996.

"A Practical Approach to the Teaching of Mediation: A Skill Development Mini-Workshop". Annual Convention of the Association for Business Communication, Orlando, November 1995.

"Parents and Teens Listening Together". International Listening Association Conference, Boston, MA, March 1994.

"Study Abroad Experience Impact on University Students". Ninth Annual Intercultural and International Communication Conference, Miami, FL, May 1992.

"Cultural Communication: Implications for Listening". International Listening Association Conference, Seattle, Washington, March 1992.

"Applications of Mediation to Consulting and Business Training". International Listening Asso. Conference, Seattle, Washington, March 1992.

"Teaching and Training Empathic Listening". International Listening Association Conference, Indianapolis, IN, March 1990. (3 hr. session)

"Courage to Lead". Kellogg National Leadership Forum III, Battle Creek, MI, December 1989.

"Communication Styles Listening Training". International Listening Association Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, March 1989.

"Intercultural Listening: A Simulation for Stimulation". International Listening Association Conference, Scottsdale, Arizona, March 1988.

Respondent

Global Listening: Opening Communication Between Cultures." Respondent to keynote address on "The Resolution of Conflict" by Dr. Ralph Nichols, International Listening Association Summer Conference, Toronto, Canada, July 1987.

Program Chair

"Innovative Business Communication: Does it Really Exist in 1998?

International Listening Association Conference, Kansas City, March 1998.

"Listening Styles and Testing Research: Two Studies." International Listening Association Conference, Little Rock, Arkansas, March 1995.

"Listenability: The Final Chapter." International Listening Association Conference, Little Rock, Arkansas, March 1995.

"Reflective Communication Is Not Just Reflective Listening." International Listening Association Conference, Boston, MA., March 1994.

"Listen with Your Heart." International Listening Association Conference, Memphis, Tennessee. March 1993.

"The Listener 'Self: Impact on the Listening Process." International Listening Association Conference, Seattle, Washington, March 1992.

"Ask the Consultants." International Listening Association Conference, Jacksonville, Florida. March 1991.

"Listening Across Cultures." International Listening Association Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, March 1989.

"Empathy and Listening: A Conceptual Review and Theoretical

Directions." International Listening Association, Scottsdale, Arizona, March 1988.

"Listening Research Brainstorming Session." International Listening Association, New Orleans, Louisiana, March 1987.

"Multiple Conceptions of Dialogue." Speech Communication Association Convention, Chicago, Illinois, November 1986.

"Intercultural and Intergender Listening." International Listening Association Convention, San Diego, CA, March 1986.

"Interpersonal Listening: Selected Transactional Approaches." International Listening Association Conference, Scottsdale, Arizona, March 1984.

"Curriculum Development in Organizational Communication."

International Communication Association Convention, Boston, Massachusetts, May 1982.

Manuscript Reviews

Humanistic Voices: Interpersonal Communication for a Cynical Age by Ronald C. Arnett and Pat Arneson. Albany, New York: State University of New York Press, March 1997. (recommended publication)

The Martin Buber-Carl Rogers Dialogue by Rob Anderson and Kenneth Cissna. Albany, New York: State University of New York Press, March 1996. (recommended publication)

Discovering Yourself in Small Groups by Randy Fujishin. Nedham Heights, MA: Allyn & Bacon, April 1996. (recommedned against publication)

Understanding Family Communication by Yerby, Buerkel- Rothfuss, and Bochner, 2nd Edition, Scottsdale, Arizona: Gorsuch Scaresbrick, 1995. (suggested revisions before publication)

International Listening Association. Papers Reviewer for numerous programs. 1982-95.

Longman Publishers, Inc. New York, New York. Numerous Book Reviews. 1980-84.

Central States Speech Association. Papers Reviewer for Program on Aging and Communication for Chicago Convention. April 1978.

Certificate

Awarded Certificate of Completion for Intensive Mediation Training, Center for Dispute Resolution. Capital University School of Law, Columbus, Ohio, June 1991.

Awarded Certificate of Completion for "SIETAR Intercultural Training Institute." A 6-day intensive program. Georgetown University, Washington, D.C. July 1986.

Awarded Certificate of Completion for "The Leadership Development Program." A 6-day program on Leadership and Managerial Skills. Center for Creative Leadership, Colorado Spring, Colorado. November 1985.

Awarded Certificate of Achievement for Successful Completion of "Dimensional Management Training program." A 60-hour program on Interactional and Organizational Skills. Psychological Associates,

St. Louis, Missouri. August 1978.

Programs

"A Practical Approach to the Teaching of Mediation: A Skill Development Mini-Workshop." 60th Annual Convention of the Association for Business Communication, Orlando, Florida, November 1995.

"Cultural Communication: Implications for Listening." International Listening Association Conference, Seattle, Washington. March 1992.

"Applications of Mediation to Consulting and Business Training." International Listening Association Conference, Seattle, Washington. March 1992.

"High Performance Communication." Bristol-Myers Squibb High

Performing Secretary Seminars. September, 1991, 1992, 1993.

"Communication in Health Care." Indiana Association of Homes for the Aging. October 1991.

"Effective Communication in Public Service Organizations." Field House Conference Center in Owensboro, KY, May 1991.

"Megatrends 2000." Program Sponsored by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, Evansville, IN. September 1990.

"Are You Communicating?" Fifty-Five Plus Club, Evansville, IN. October 1989.

"Becoming a More Effective Trainer: Using the Right Communication Style." American Society of Training and Development, River Cities Chapter. April 1989.

"Effective Group Decision Making: Communication Strategies." One-day Management Development Program, Center for Continuing Education, University of Evansville, March 1989.

"Effective Managerial Listening." One-day Management Development Program, University of Evansville. October 1988 and February 1989.

"Customer Service Techniques." Southern Indiana Gas & Electric Company, Management Development Program, University of Evansville, August 1988.

"Drug Free Kids: How to Talk to Your Children About Drugs." Community Workshop, Aldersgate Methodist Church, Evansville, Indiana. April 1988.

"Coping and Communication: A Program for Direct Service Staff." Half-day program for Indiana Council on Aging, Indianapolis. March 1988.

"Intercultural Communication in the Workplace." Indiana Vocational Technical College. February 1988.

"Listening and Mediation in the Workplace." Train America's Workforce Expo, American Society of Training and Development. November, 1991.

"Managerial Communication: Skills for Handling Problem Situations." Three programs for Welborn Hospital personnel, Evansville. Spring, Summer 1987.

"Customer Relations." Programs sponsored by Regency Property Management Inc., for Washington Square Mall personnel, Evansville. October 1986 and June 1987.

"Customer Communication: The Key to Business Success." Full-day program, sponsored by Small Business Development Center and Evansville Chamber of Commerce. April 1986, November 1986.

"Communication and Caring." Three half-day programs for the

Southern Indiana Diocese of the Catholic Church. April 1986.

"Conflict: Yours, Mine, Ours, Theirs." Full-day program for Center for Management Education and Services, Univ. of Evansville. April 1986.

"Managing Group Problem Solving: Communication Strategies." Full-day seminar for Center for Management Education and Services, University of Evansville. March 1986.

"Communication Skills for Today's Harried Manager." Two half-day programs for St. Mary's Medical Center, Evansville. May 1985.

"Effective Communication: The Key to Professional Development." Presented full-day program for Professional Secretaries International. April 1985.

"Listening and Conflict Management." Designed and Presented full-day Clinical Educator's Workshop for the Physical Therapy Program, University of Evansville. April 1985. Two-day program, April 1986.

"Interpersonal Communication." Workshop for Junior League of Evansville. February 1985.

"Listening on the Job." Full-day program for Aluminum Corporation of America. February 1985.

"Interpersonal Communication and Leadership." Workshop for Leadership Evansville. November 1984.

"Conflict Management and Communication." Co-developed and Co-presented six one-day programs for Evansville Area Methodist Ministers Fall Conference. Fall 1984.

"Interpersonal Communication and Listening." One-day program for Welborn Hospital Personnel. August 1984.

"Listening Education and Research." Proposed and designed workshop presented by Dr. Robert Bostrom (Univ. of Kentucky) and Dr. Michael Purdy (Governors State Univ.) at the International Communication Association Convention, San Francisco, CA.

"Motivation and Communication." One-day program for City of Evansville Department Heads. May 1984.

"Managerial Listening." One-day program for Business Personnel. Center for Management Education and Services, University of Evansville. March 1983, April 1984.

"Communication Management for Ministers." Co-developed and Co-presented five one-day programs for Evansville Area Methodist Ministers Fall Conference. Fall 1983.

"Managing Organizational Conflict: Communication Strategies." Program for Business Personnel. Center for Management Education and Services. April 1982.

"Dealing with Organizational Conflict." Seminar for Business Personnel. Center for Management Education and Services. May 1980.

"Leadership, Power, and Nonverbal Communication." Center for Management Education and Services. May 1980.

Moderator

Citizens Review Committee, Wayne County, Illinois, February to December 1989. Advisory group for possible siting of a Low-Level Radioactive Waste Storage facility in Wayne County. Worked with Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety, Illinois State Citizens Advisory Group and Environmental Groups developing meeting agendas and data gathering.

GRANTS:

Academic Affairs Grant to take six students to the annual conference of the International Listening Association in Kansas City, Missouri, March 1998.

Alumni Research and Teaching Grant to study the impact of a study-abroad program on American college students. 1993.

Alumni Research and Scholarly Activity Fellowship Grant to study the role of communication in change management programs in Fortune 500 companies. 1993.

Arts, Research, and Teaching Summer Grant for Intensive Mediation Training, Center for Dispute Resolution. Capital University School of Law, Columbus, Ohio, June 1991.

Arts, Research, and Teaching Summer Grant to research the Tomatis Method of Listening Training at the Listening Center in Toronto, Canada, 1989.

Lilly Endowment Grant for development of new course on Effective Listening. 1988.

Arts, Research, and Teaching Project Grant for listening tests and International Listening Association Conference. 1987.

Wheeler Fund Grant to order library books for Communication Department. University of Evansville. 1986.

Alumni Research and Scholarly Activity Fellowship Grant to study effects of intercultural exposure. 1985-86.

Indiana Consortium for International Programs Grant. Curriculum Development Proposal (co-author, faculty director). (Not funded).

Alumni Research and Scholarly Activity Fellowship to develop and edit an anthology of original essays on listening, University of Evansville. 1983-85.

Lilly Endowment Grant awarded for development of new course on Intercultural Communication. 1983.

Alumni Research and Scholarly Activity Fellowship to conduct research on communication training needs in business organizations. 1981-82.

Alumni Research and Scholarly Activity Fellowship to conduct managerial communication research. 1979-80.

Indiana Commission for Higher Education Grant. Communication Module: "Facilitating Women's Personal and Career Growth and Development." College of Alternative Programs, Univ. of Evansville. 1980.

S & H Foundation Lectureship Grant. Department of Communication Lecture Series, University of Evansville. 1979.

S & H Foundation Lectureship Grant for visiting lectureship in political communication, McKendree College. May 1977.

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT:

University of Evansville

Review and recommendations for Interpersonal Com Curriculum, 1998.

Facilitated redesign and consolidation of Mass Com Curriculum, 1991.

 Developed new courses on Listening and Intercultural Communication, 1988 and 1987.

Co-Designer, New Harlaxton Course (ID 210) on cultural awareness,1987.

Co-Designer, New Interpersonal, Small Group, and Speech Com and Mass Communication Curriculum. 1978, 1980, 1984, 1988.

Member, Department of Communication Internship Committee,

developed goals and revised guidelines for communication internship program. 1984-85.

Designer, Special Program Proposals for College of Alternative Programs. 1977-88.

Developed and designed newly-approved courses on Com and Aging.

Participated in designing new International Studies Degree Program. 1984.

Developed a series of courses for a new Executive Communication Skills Certificate curriculum. 1983.

McKendree College

Totally redesigned Speech-Communication curriculum and expanded the offerings in Interpersonal Communication, Mass Communication, Speech, and Drama. 1968-77.

Developed and directed Internship Program. 1973-77.

Appointee, to develop Non-Credit Courses and Special Programs. 1977.

Arranged and conducted a London-Dublin-Paris Theater-Travel Course for college credit. 1976.

INSTITUTIONAL SERVICE:

University of Evansville

Assessment Committee 2004, 2005.

Deans and Chairs Council 2003-present

Art’s and Sciences Chairs Committee 2003-present

Honorary Degree Committee (chair-presidential appointment) 2001, 2002

Sexual Misconduct Policy Committee (chair-presidential appointment) 1998

Wellness Health Education Advisory Committee 1997-1998

Community Conncections Excel Planning Committee 1997-1998

Deans and Chairs Committee. 1989-1994.

School of Education Internal Advisory Committee. 1992.

Publications Board (elected). 1989-1992.

Faculty Professional Affairs Committee (elected). 1988-89.

Harlaxton College Study Group (appointed by VPAA) . 1989-1991.

Harlaxton Orientation Program Presenter (ID 210). 1983-1988.

Lilly Endowment Distinctiveness Grant Proposal Committee, 1987.

Commencement Committee (Pres. Appointment), 1985-88.

University Speakers Bureau, 1985-90.

Task Force on University Public Relations, 1984-85 (Secretary).

Mark Simpson Award Committee, Spring 1985 (Faculty Representative).

Library Acquisition Liaison for Department of Communication, 1984-88.

Graduate Council (Elected Position), 1984-86.

Volunteer Counselor Program, 1983-84.

International Studies Committee, 1983-88. Co-Chair, 1985.

Harlaxton Advisor Committee for Harlaxton College, England, 1982-87.

Academy of Arts & Sciences, 1982-83 (Faculty Representative)

Judicial Board, 1982-83.

Communication Day Committee, 1979, 1982 (Chair).

Informal Learning and Lecture Series Committee, 1979.

Arts and Sciences Colloquium Series Committee, 1978-79 (Chair).

College of Arts and Sciences Task Force, 1978.

School of Education Advisory Committee, 1977-79.

Honors Faculty, 1977-1980.

Graduate Faculty (Full Graduate Faculty Status).

Gerontology Faculty.

Conducted Alumni Survey for the Department of Communication,

Fall 1978, Spring 1983, Fall 1989.

Designed Leadership Program for Student Affairs Office, 1980.

McKendree College

Committee on Divisional Structure, 1972-73 (Chair).

Faculty Committee on Athletics, 1970 (Chair).

Ad Hoc Committee on Instructional Services, 1973 (Chair).

Financial Affairs Committee, 1973 (Chair).

Committee on Faculty Salary Schedule, 1975 (Chair).

Long-Range Planning Committee: Institutional Association, 1976-77.

Long-Range Planning Committee: Innovative Programs, 1975-77 (Chair).

Faculty Council, 1973, 1974 (elected).

Presidential Search Committee, 1975 (elected).

Faculty Committee on Salary Negotiations, 1976 (elected).

Faculty Committee on Library, 1968, 1969.

Center for Gifted Children Advisory Council, 1975-77.

State Teacher Preparation Advisory Council, 1975-77.

Ad Hoc Committee on Teacher Preparation, 1975, 1976.

Ad Hoc Committee for Self-Study (North Central), 1969-70.

Committee on Grades and Examinations, 1970, 1971.

Evaluation of Standards Committee, 1976, 1977.

Financial Affairs Committee, 1972-74.

Academic Affairs Committee, 1975-77.

Academic Council, 1974.

Faculty Affairs Committee, 1973-77.

Committee on Restoration, 1975, 1976.

Ad Hoc Committee on Career Education, 1974, 1975.

Committee on Aims & Purposes, 1969, 1970.

Advisor, Alpha Psi Omega (National Honorary Drama Fraternity) ,1968-73.

Production Manager, Fall Drama Productions, 1968-72.

Director, Spring Drama Productions, 1968-71.

Director, McKendree Debate Tournament, 1968-70.

Director, McKendree Forensic Teams, 1968-71.

Secretary, American Association of University Professors, 1969 .

Director-Coach, Senior Speech Recitals, 1968-77.

Adapter and Director, Readers Theater, 1969.

Director, Workshop on Grant Proposals for English

Composition Skills and Study Skills, 1976.

Director, Faculty Grant Program, 1977.

CONSULTANT:

Bristol-Myers Squibb

Indiana Association of Homes for the Aging

Wayne County, Illinois

Faultless Castor Corporation

Clayton's Dry Cleaners

ALCOA

St. Mary's Hospital

Private Industry Council of Evansville

City of Evansville

Indiana Senator Ken Snider

Central Industries of Indiana

Welborn Hospital

Sunbeam Plastics Corp.

Day Care Administrators

Leadership Evansville

Kimball International

Indiana Commission for Higher Education

Evansville Personnel Association

Carmi Skilled Health Care Center

National Secretaries Association

General Foods Corp.

League of Women Voters

Belleville Memorial Hospital

Highland Police Department

and others, 1975-87.

REFERENCES

Dr. T. Dean Thomlison

Dr. Andrew Wolvin

Professor

Communication Arts & Theater

University of Maryland

College Park, Maryland 20742

(301) 405-6521

 

Dr. John A. Ledingham

Department of Communication

Capital University

East Main Street

Columbus, Ohio 43209

(614) 236-6318

 

Dr. Lynn R. Penland

Dean

College of Education and Health Sciences

University of Evansville

1800 Lincoln Avenue

Evansville, Indiana 47722

(812) 479-2360

 

Dr. Roger H. Sublett

Director

Kellogg National Fellowship Prog.

W. K. Kellogg Foundation

400 North Avenue

Battle Creek, Michigan 49017-3398

(616) 968-1611

 

Dr. Erik Nielsen

(Former Vice Pres. for Academic Affairs at University of Evansville)

President of Franklin College's Switzerland College

Franklin College

Via Ponte Tresa 29

6924 Sorengo-Lugano

Switzerland

Phone: 011-41-91-993-0418

E-Mail: enielsen@FC.edu

 

Dr. Thomas Bohn

Dean, Roy H. Park School of Communications

Ithaca College

Ithaca, New York 14850-7250

(607) 274-3895

Fax: (607) 274-1088

 

Dr. Martin Jones

Office of the Dean

Southeast Missouri State Univ.

1 University Plaza

Cape Girardeau, MO 63701-4799

(573) 651-2154

 

Dr. Jennings Bryant

Ronald Reagan Chair

Department of Communication

University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35486

(205) 348-8654

 

Dr. Larraine R. Matusak

W. K. Kellogg Foundation

Leadership Scholar

W. K. Kellogg Foundation

400 North Avenue

Battle Creek, MI 49017-3398

(616) 968-1611

 

Dr. Dan Brown

Assoc. Dean of Arts and Sciences

College of Arts and Sciences

Box 70730

East Tennessee State University

(615) 929-5671

 

Dr. Patrick D. McDonough

President

office of the President

Marietta College

Marietta, Ohio 45750-3031

(614) 374-4701

 

Prof. Darrell Langley

(Department Director of program where I was a visiting lecturer for one year)

Director of Speech Communication

College of the Ozarks

Point Lookout, Missouri 65726

(417) 334-6411, Ext. 4285

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