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Vol. 16, No. 3
October/November 2011
Published three times annually by the Mass Communication Division of NCA.
Publications/Web Editor - Nicholas David Bowman, West Virginia University
[last update: 10.30.11 1:47 pm]

In this issue:

Welcome from the Chair

Winston-Salem, N.C. -- Welcome to the October/November Gatekeeper! I always find this time of year exciting. A new semester has gotten underway with a new crop of students. Some of the classes we teach will be brand new with an opportunity to visit, with our students, all of the latest research in a particular area. For classes we've taught many times before, it is a chance to redesign, rework and perfect the syllabus, the assignments, the delivery and add new material. And, of course, we spend the frantic months of October and November making last minute preparations for NCA, polishing the paper we will present, contacting friends we hope to see, and making arrangements with coauthors for those long-awaited face-to-face meetings.

As you make your plans for NCA, please consider this your personal invitation from me to the Mass Communication division business meeting on Friday, November 18th in Napoleon B1 of the Sheraton, New Orleans, 3:30-4:45. We'll be meeting directly following the Top Paper Panel, which will take place in the same room. It's a great opportunity to hear what is going on in the Mass Communication Division, sign up to be a paper reviewer for next year's conference and perhaps even get involved in the division leadership. In any case, please join us for the meeting. I look forward to seeing you there.

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MCD@NCA: Schedule of Sessions

Washington, D.C. -- This year's Mass Communication Division offerings include almost four dozen different panels and paper discussions. Below we've provided you with an overview of MCD@NCA; you can print of a Word.doc version here.

In addition to these presentations, we also have our 2011 Top Papers in Mass Communication, which include:

• Persuasiveness of a Humorous Narrative Combined with an Explicit Persuasive Appeal, by Emily Moyer-Guse, John Tcherney, and Whitney Walther (Ohio State University)

  Research on narrative persuasion continues to amass. However, little is known about the role of humor in narrative persuasion. This experiment examined the effects of a humorous narrative about global warming on related intentions and behaviors. Because humorous messages can be ambiguous and can lead to message discounting, the moderating role of an explicit persuasive appeal used in combination with the narrative was examined. PSAs that explicitly advocated a number of environmentally-friendly activities were edited into the commercial breaks of an episode of 30 Rock that dealt with the topics of global warming and environmental protection in a humorous manner. Results and implications are discussed in terms of narrative persuasion research and theory. 

• Imperfect Heroes and Villains: Patterns of Upholding and Violating Distinct Moral Domains and Character Appeal, by Ron Tamborini (Michigan State University), Matthew Grizzard (Michigan State University), Allison Eden (VU Amsterdam), and Robert Lewis (Michigan State University).
  

  Moral foundations theory posits that five domains of morality (care, fairness, authority, loyalty, purity) govern moral judgment. Study 1 showed that care and fairness were consistently upheld/violated by heroes/villains while other domains varied. Study 2 showed that consistency in upholding/violating domains predicted perceiving characters as heroes/villains and liking. Results suggest care and fairness are central determinants of heroes/villains: No audience will accept care or fairness violations in heroes, but some may accept other domain violations.

• Social Aggression on Television and its Relationship to Children's Aggression in the Classroom, by Nicole Martins (Indiana University) and Barbara J. Wilson (University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign)
  

  A survey was conducted with over 500 children in grades K-5 to examine whether exposure to socially aggressive content was related to children's use of social aggression. The results of the survey revealed a significant relationship between exposure to televised social aggression and increased social aggression at school, but only for girls and not for boys. Although this relationship was dependent on the sex of the child, the study is the first to provide evidence that viewing social aggression on television is related to an increased tendency for elementary school children to perpetrate such behaviors in the classroom. The findings are discussed in terms of social cognitive theory and information processing theory. 

• Adolescents, Morality and Interactive Entertainment: The Influence of Moral Salience on Actions and Entertainment Experience in Interactive Media, by Sven Joeckel (Universitat Erfurt), Nicholas David Bowman (West Virginia University), and Leyla Dogruel (Free University of Berlin).
  

  The current study examines the culpability of adolescents' innate moral in influencing decisions in and subsequent enjoyment of an interactive media environment. Morality was assessed using Moral Foundations Theory (cf. Haidt & Joseph, 2007), which to this point had not been applied to either adolescents or interactive media. In an experimental design, participants from two countries, the US (N =91) and Germany (N = 94), used a computer simulation where they were confronted with the decision to violate or uphold various aspects of morality. Data suggest that in German adolescents, moral salience leads to a decrease in decisions to commit moral violations, while in US adolescents, decisions to commit moral violations appeared to be random. Enjoyment was not influenced by moral module salience in either group groups.

• Partisan Audience Polarization: Beyond Selective Exposure, by Thomas Ksiazek (Villanova University).
  

  This study extends the body of research on partisan audience polarization beyond selective exposure. The author uses network analysis to explore patterns of avoidance, along with similarities in broad patterns of media use among "Red" and "Blue" audiences using cross-platform, metered exposure data from Nielsen's TV/Internet Convergence Panel. The results suggest that audiences of partisan news outlets do not display polarized consumption patterns and actually share a great deal in common beyond their news exposure. 

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And of course, don't forget our 2011 Top Student Papers, including:

• The Violent Voice: An Examination of the Impact of Violence in Film on the Audience, by Nicholas Scott Smith (Northern Kentucky University) and James M. Durbin (University of Akron).
  
  This study sought to examine the effects of violence and aggression in films on individuals' levels of physical aggression, verbal aggression, and Machiavellianism. This study also sought to examine if an individual's level of empathy affects their willingness to observe such films. Findings of the study indicate that as expected aggressive films result in individuals having an increase in levels of physical aggression and verbal aggression compared to what is found by observing non-aggressive films and from everyday interactions. This study also found that individuals who choose to leave these films before their conclusion have lower levels of empathy compared to those that observe such films in their entirety. Limitations and future directions are also discussed for this area of study.
  
  
• Historicizing a Holiday Special: Rudolph's Mark on Children's Television Broadcasting, by Heather Liebling (University of Pittsburgh).
  
  This paper examines the impact the 1964 holiday special Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer had on television history, investigating the ways in which its production, promotion, and reception upend the concept of what constitutes "children's programming." Through analysis of both primary and secondary resources, the paper demonstrates how the special gave a voice to a generation and how, in light of Rudolph's continued popularity and longevity, that voice still reverberates loudly within the ever-evolving television industry.
  
  
• Media Framing of Government Intervention: The Morality of Bailouts and Economics of Loans, by Steven Stuglin (Georgia State University).
  
  This essay investigates the media framing of the Chrysler Corporation Loan Guarantee Act of 1979. I demonstrate the tension between the "bailout" and "loan" frames employed by two print news publications. The historic case was dominated by the "loan" frame and an economic argument. This pattern has reversed in the parallel 2008 intervention into the auto industry, wherein the "bailout" frame situated in a moral argument has become dominant, with important implications.
  
  
• A (Truly) Captive Audience: The Twilight Zone as Mid-Century Equipment for Living, by Robert L. Mack (University of Texas, Austin)
  
  At least 20 episodes of Rod Serling's The Twilight Zone concern the peculiar theme of people trapped in a room. Using Burke's notion of form, this analysis explores the historical connections between the suffocating rooms on the program and the rise of the isolating, suburban home theatre. In doing so, it extends Brummett's formal analysis of haunted house films and suggests that Burke's ideas may be an important tool for recovering historically overlooked reception practices.

Please join us in engaging in the research, teaching, and service of our over 1200-member strong division. We look forward to seeing you at our many offerings in New Orleans!

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MCD Member Awarded Old Dominion University Lifetime Research Award
article courtesy of Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA -- Gary Edgerton, professor of communication and theatre arts, and Li-Shi Luo, professor of mathematics and statistics, were named winners of the Faculty Research Achievement Award at the Faculty Awards and Retirement Dinner on May 3.

The award is presented each spring to a tenured member(s) who has exhibited consistent excellence in his or her research efforts. The purpose of the award is to recognize the accomplishments of faculty who achieve national prominence for high-quality research and scholarship.

The Office of Research forwards the nominations it receives to the Faculty Senate's Committee on Scholarly Activity and Research, which selects the winner(s). Honorees receive a plaque and a check for $2,500.

The nomination letter for Edgerton included quotes from scholars across the country who attested to his "scholarship of the first rank" and described him as a "major contributor to the rise and legitimization of popular culture studies in the last quarter century." The word "pioneer" was mentioned more than a few times.

Scholars repeatedly mentioned how he has shaped the emergence of an important new field - media studies and culture topics in radio, television and print venues - and assisted the growth and maturation of that field by providing definitive studies that expand its parameters.

Edgerton's prolific output comprises nine books (with three additional books under contract for 2012 and 2013), 20 book chapters, 25 refereed journal articles, 36 other invited, contracted, review essays and encyclopedia entries, 100-plus book and film reviews and over 90 conference and keynote presentations.

Most of this work has been accomplished during the 17 years that he has been the chair of the Department of Communication and Theatre Arts. Edgerton's book, "Ken Burns's America," published in 2001, on the well-known documentary filmmaker, received awards from both the American Culture Association and the Popular Culture Association. Columbia University Press chose Edgerton to write "The Columbia History of American Television," which was published in 2007. Scholars cite this honor as a testament to his stature in the field. His book is considered a classic, comprehensive contribution of meticulous scholarship that is also highly readable.

In 2008, the American Culture Association awarded Edgerton its highest honor, the John G. Cawelti Award for Outstanding Scholarly Inquiry into American Cultural Studies.

Luo came to ODU in 2004, was awarded tenure and promoted to full professor, and since 2007 has held the Richard Barry Jr. Distinguished Endowed Professor in Mathematics Chair. Last fall he was elected as a Fellow of the American Physical Society for his work in fluid dynamics. He is one of 12 ODU faculty holding this honor, and the only one not in the physics department.

Luo has 64 peer-reviewed journal publications to his credit, and his nominators attested to the quality of his research by noting that papers authored or co-authored by him have received more than 3,000 citations. Furthermore, Luo can claim the top-cited article to be published during the past five years in both the Journal of Computational Physics and the journal Computers & Fluids.

He has been awarded close to $1 million in external funding during his time at ODU. His recent appointment as Visiting Fellow at the prestigious Isaac Newton Institute for Mathematical Sciences at the University of Cambridge, in the United Kingdom, serves to confirm the high international regard in which he and his research are held.

[original article can be found here]

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Pop Culture Field Study at San Diego's Comic-Con International

Springfield, Ohio -- If you have students interested in popular culture, marketing, or the media industries, please encourage them to visit www.powerofcomics.com/fieldstudy for information about a field study program at next summer's Comic-Con International in San Diego, CA.

The one-week program (July 11-15, 2012) engages students as participant-observers of Comic-Con International, studying the intersection between mass marketing and fan cultural practices through ethnographic research. Comic-Con is the perfect backdrop to delve into this crossroad as hundreds of vendors and over 125,000 fans gather there to exchange symbolic meaning-and currency! And while Comic-Con features comic books, manga, and graphic novels, students interested in all manner of popular culture can find something of interest to study at the Con, including anime, sci-fi, gaming, film, television, and much, much more. You can see more information about the Con itself at http://www.comic-con.org/cci/.

Students will also have the rather unique opportunity to make a public presentation of their observations and tentative conclusions at the end of the week as a part of the Comic Arts Conference (http://fac.hsu.edu/duncanr/cac_page.htm) held in conjunction with Comic-Con. The field study is sponsored by Wittenberg University and taught by Matthew J. Smith, Professor of Communication, who can be reached at msmith@wittenberg.edu.

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MCD accepting nominations for officers, leadership

Washington, D.C. -- As the 2011 Convention draws near, we are still actively soliciting nominations for one of several different Want to be more active in the Mass Communication Division? Submit your name for nomination!

The Mass Communication Division of the National Communication Association is gathering names of those members who are interested in being nominated for open positions. If you submit your name it will appear on the ballot at our next meeting in New Orleans. Elections will take place at this time. Please send nominations to Jakob Jensen (University of Utah) at jakob.jensen@utah.edu. Please consider self-nomination. The following list details the positions for which we are accepting nominations and a brief description of the positions.

NOTE: Names submitted for Vice-Chair Officer Elect and Secretary Elect are not nominations, they are for the consideration of the committee which will make the final nominations for these positions.

• Vice-Chair Elect (4 years of service): In the first year of service the Vice-Chair Elect will oversee the teaching and service awards. In the second year the Vice-Chair Elect becomes the Vice-Chair and he/she must attend the program planning meeting at NCA, distribute the call for papers, and plan the program (with assistance from others in the organization). The Vice-Chair must also represent the MCD on the Legislative Council. The Vice-Chair Elect then becomes the Chair and must preside over MCD business meetings and at Executive Committee meetings and represent the MCD on the Legislative Council. In the final year of service he/she will serve as Immediate Past-Chair and represent the MCD on the Legislative Council and act as an adviser to the Chair.
• Secretary Elect (2 years of service): The Secretary Elect records notes and election results during the MCD business meeting. He/she is also responsible for distributing these notes after they have been approved. The Secretary Elect then becomes the Secretary who is responsible for distributing notes at the MCD meeting and formally presenting the notes at the meeting.
• Vice Chair Elect of Research Committee / First Year Member of Research Committee (4 years of service, 3 year term on Research Committee, one year on Nominating Committee): The Research Committee's Vice-Chair elect will serve as Vice Chair in his/her second year and Chair in his/her third year. Additionally after the third year this person will become a member of the Nominating Committee. The purpose of the research committee is to coordinate the evaluation of competitive papers submitted to the Division for the annual convention, to plan the section meetings of the annual convention that are devoted to research in Mass Communication and to coordinate and promote the research activities of the Division.
• Graduate Student Representative (1 year term): The Graduate Student Representative will represent the Division at any meetings held by the Association in which graduate student interests are discussed and in which graduate students are invited to participate.
• Representative to NCA Nominating Committee (1 year term): This person will represent the MCD on the Association's Nominating Committee which prepares a slate consisting of two or more nominees for the office of Second Vice President and two or more nominees for each at-large position vacant on the Legislative Assembly and the Committee on Committees. NCA officers and members who have served on the NCA Nominating Committee during the previous five years are not eligible to serve in this position.
• Representative to the NCA Resolutions Committee (1 year term): This person will represent the MCD on the Association's Resolutions Committee which considers resolutions that may be included in the Association's Policy Platform. NCA officers and members who have served on the NCA Resolutions Committee during the previous five years are not eligible to serve in this position.
• Legislative Assembly Representative (2 year term): This person will attend the Association's annual Legislative Assembly meetings and represent the interests of the Division at those meetings, record the proceedings from these meetings, and report a summary of those proceedings at the annual business meeting.
• Nominating Committee of the Division (2 or 3 every year, 2 year terms): This committee is responsible for presenting a slate of potential candidates to the membership during the business meeting. They also hand out, collect, and count ballots. The nominee who receives the most votes will be chair of the committee and therefore a member of the Executive Committee. Several positions are members of the Executive Committee, please note the additional requirements of these positions. Executive Committee Positions Vice-Chair Elect of Research Committee in three years Vice-Chair Officer Elect

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CONFERENCES AND CALLS

CALL FOR PAPERS
Mass Communication Division
International Communication Association
Deadline: November 1, 2011

The Mass Communication Division welcomes paper submissions and panel proposals on a broad range of topics that exemplify the societal importance and impact of mass communication in its various forms. Topics of interest range from the content and psychological effects of media messages to interactions among media systems and political economy to comparative and international media concerns. Research on factors that redefine the nature of mass communication and its changing role in society, international and comparative work, and integrative theoretical pieces are especially encouraged. The Division is committed to a range of theoretical approaches and the use of multiple methodologies, and we welcome papers using quantitative or qualitative approaches.

Papers: Only completed papers within the ICA limit of 25 pages (double-spaced, 12-point font, excluding references and tables) will be considered. Reviewers will be instructed to stop reading after 25 pages. If all of the authors are students, it should be designated a student paper, and it is eligible for the student paper awards.

Panels: Panel proposals should include a rationale for the panel (400-word maximum), as well as abstracts of each participant's contribution (150-word maximum for each presenter). Reviewers will be asked to give extra weight to proposals that feature institutional and/or national diversity.

Extended Session: This year each division will have one 2.5 hour special session. This new format will allow us to spend more time on a particular topic, hopefully with more interaction among everyone in attendance. We will not need to confine ourselves to a presentation-Q&A format; many options are available. The division invites innovative proposals for this special session. Successful proposals will note the potential for the topic's broad appeal among conference-goers and will highlight the potential for interaction among 'presenters' and others in attendance. Proposals should be submitted as a panel session proposal and must include "EXTENDED SESSION" in the session title. Contact David Tewksbury with any questions.

All presenters must plan to attend the conference, if their work is accepted.

While you are submitting a paper or proposal, please volunteer to review submissions for the Mass Communication Division. The quality of the research in our division is driven by the quality of the reviews we receive. Thank you!

The full call for papers is also available here.

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CALL FOR PAPERS
Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication
Special Issue: Communication Approaches to Participatory Websites and User-Generated Content
Guest editor: Joseph B. Walther (Michigan State University)
Deadline: December 10, 2011

Among the most important developments in CMC are participatory websites featuring user-generated content (e.g., Web 2.0 sites with product/seller reviews, social network sites that invite “friends’” contributions, talk-back features on online news sites, wikis, etc.). This issue of JCMC will focus on the extension, adaptation, and application of theoretical approaches to the uses and effects of these messaging systems. We invite evidence-based papers that address the creation and impacts of user-generated content, system-aggregated indicators of user input, and/or their interplay with owner-generated content, on the perceptions, attitudes, and behavior of participants and viewers of such sites. Criteria for acceptance will involve the degree of exemplification of the communication aspects of the topic, and the degree to which articles join theoretical analysis with rigorous empirical investigation. Manuscripts will be reviewed anonymously by a special editorial board and other JCMC reviewers; authors must prepare submissions to facilitate anonymous review. Submissions must not exceed 30 pages, and must reflect APA (6th ed.) style. Deadline for submission is December 10, 2011. Please contact the editor with any questions, or to submit manuscripts as attachments, at jcmc@cmcresearch.org.

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Promotions, Awards, and Publications

Promotions and Appointments

Murali Balaji (Lincoln University) is a scholar-in-residence at the University of Pennsylvania's Annenberg School for the 2011-12 academic year.

Laura Beth Dawes (Georgia Highlands College) was appointed as the Director for the Honors Program. The Honors Program at GHC provides in-class and extracurricular opportunities for educational enrichment by sponsoring honors-designated courses available only to Honors students, Honors-option projects, study groups, academic symposia, travel to conferences, opportunities for publishing their work, special advising and and priority registration. Though the Honors Program at GHC is only one year old, there is already a cohort of over 40 students who have taken advantage of Honors courses and GHC expects to have its first "Honors graduate" at Spring 2012 commencement. Georgia Highlands College is a multi-campus institution of the University System of Georgia offering 2- and limited 4-year degrees at five locations in northwest Georgia/suburban Atlanta (Rome, Cartersville, Marietta, Douglasville and Dallas).

Adam C. Earnheardt (Youngstown State University) was promoted to Associate Professor of Communication, with tenure.

Donna L. Halper, (Lesley University), is the historian for WBZ Radio, one of the oldest stations in the United States. Recently, in celebration of the station's 90th anniversary, she was asked to research and write a series of scripts about key events in the station's history.  She was also invited on the air to speak as a guest on the Steve Leveille Show, and for three hours, she talked radio history and took calls for listeners.

Stephen J. Farnsworth (George Mason University) was promoted to Associate Professor of Communication, with tenure.

Denise P. Ferguson (Pepperdine University) was appointed to Associate Professor of Communication and Director of Graduate Programs in Communication.

Flora Keshishian (St. John's University) was appointed to Associate Professor of Rhetoric, Communication and Theatre, with tenure. She also serves as a reviewer in the discipline of Communication for Fulbright Scholar Programs.

Bishetta D. Merritt (Howard University) was appointed interim chair of the Radio, Television and Film Department in the School of Communication. She was previously Chair from 1989 to 1998.

Niranjala (Nina) Weerakkody (Deaken University Australia) will be at the IAE Business School, U of Lille, France, in Nov-Dec 2011, on a Teaching /Research Fellowship funded by the Kestler Foundation, France.

Lawrence Wenner (Loyola Marymount University) will begin a term an editor of the International Review for the Sociology of Sport in January 2012. IRSS, the official journal of the International Sociology of Sport Association, an affiliate of the International Sociological Association and founded under the auspices of UNESCO. IRSS is published in partnership with Sage Publications and will begin publishing six issues a year beginning in 2012. IRSS is longest published fully peer-reviewed academic journal in this interdisciplinary area. Its aims are to disseminate res each and scholarship on sport throughout the international academic community by representing a diverse group of fields across the social sciences and cultural studies, including communication and media studies. Manuscript submission guidelines may be found at irs.sagepub.com.

Richard Wolff (Dowling College) was appointed to Professor of Speech, Media Studies and Dramatic Arts.

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Awards and Grants

Margaret D'Silva and Lindsay Della, (University of Louisville), principal investigator, were awarded a $400,000 NIH grant in August 2011.

Jennette Lovejoy and Courtney Vail Fletcher (University of Portland) have been awarded an Academic Technology Innovation Grant (2011-1013). Learning, Engagement and Community Building with Digital Natives: A Mixed Method Examination of Online Academic Discourses.

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Publications and Media Mentions

Nicholas David Bowman (West Virginia University) was interviewed for a August feature in the Clarksburg (WV) Exponent-Telegram on the merits of online and offline relational partners.

Adam C. Earnheardt and Jeff Tyus (Youngstown State University) have multiple entries in the forthcoming Encyclopedia of Sports Management and Marketing (Sage, 2011).

Gary Edgerton (Old Dominion University) has published Mad Men: Dream Come True TV (London and New York: I.B. Tauris/Palgrave Macmillan, 2011) - the book was released in the United States on April 26. It was published in the U.K. and Europe in December. Book critic Antonia Qirke for the London Sunday Times selected Mad Men as one of the "Top-Ten Stage and Screen Books of the Year."

Stephen J. Farnsworth (George Mason University) was quoted in an August 16 article in the Washington Post regarding Virginia's US Senate candidates. The full article can be read here.

Ronald L. Jackson (University of Illinois) and Murali Balaji (Lincoln University) have published a co-edited anthology, Global Masculinities and Manhood, to be released next month by the University of Illinois Press.

Terrence Lindvall (Virginia Wesleyan College) has published My Sanctuary Cinema: The Origins of Christian Film Industry as well as the sequel Celluloid Sermons: The Emergence of the Christian Film Industry, 1930-1986. Both books were published by New York University Press.

Ananda Mitra (Wake Forest University) has been cited in several media outlets regarding his concept of "narbs", or narrative bits as applied to social media interactions. He has been quoted in MSNMoney, Time Magazine, and LifeMint.com (a publication of the Wall Street Journal).

Jimmy Sanderson (Arizona State University) has published It's A Whole New Ballgame: How Social Media is Changing Sports with Hampton Press (New York).

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Position Announcements
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Califoria State, San Bernardino
Chair, Department of Communication Studies
Applicants reviewed starting November, 2011

Department of Communication Studies at Cal State San Bernardino invites applications for chair to begin September 2012. Ph.D. in Communication and scholarly credentials warranting tenure as an Associate or full Professor required. Previous chair experience preferred. The successful candidate will have effective leadership, administrative, problem-solving, and people skills; have a commitment to maintaining a strong department; demonstrate excellence in teaching undergraduates and Masters students; support colleagues' intellectual and professional development; maintain a fair and encouraging environment for students, staff, and faculty; represent the department within the university; and demonstrate competence in managing faculty, GTAs, and staff. Experience with fundraising and grant-writing is a plus. This person will also establish and maintain strong connections with local organizations, and increase connections with alumni.

Preferred candidates will be expected to meet the traditional requirements of excellence in teaching, active scholarly and professional work, and service to the University and community. In addition, new faculty are encouraged to develop and participate in activities that support the University's strategic plan. This plan emphasizes six areas: a) teaching and learning excellence; b) student access, retention, and success; c) excellence in research and creative activities; d) campus community; e) community engagement; and f) infrastructure.

The department is a fast-growing department consisting of about 450 majors, 34 graduate students, 35 full and part-time faculty, and 2 full-time staff members. The campus has been voted the most beautiful of the 23 campuses in the Cal State system. It is situated 70 miles east of Los Angeles, offering easy access to beaches, mountain, and desert resorts. The rapidly expanding metropolitan area offers a wide variety of cultural and recreational opportunities. Housing costs average substantially below those of nearby Los Angeles and Orange Counties.

SALARY:
Dependent on qualifications and experience.

BENEFITS:
Generous medical, dental, and vision benefits and support for moving expenses available.

To apply submit cover letter, CV, teaching, research and service statements, 1-2 page vision statement including approach to leadership and interpersonal relations, 2 articles or chapters, and 3 letters of recommendation to Ted Ruml, Interim Chair, Department of Communication Studies, 5500 University Pkwy, San Bernardino, CA 92407, truml@csusb.edu. Review of applications will begin early November 2011, and will continue until the position is filled.

CSUSB is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diversified workforce.

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Annenberg USD
Assistant Professor, Communication and Journalism
Applicants reviewed starting September 1, 2011

The USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism seeks a junior scholar of journalism studies to be jointly appointed as a tenure track assistant professor in its School of Communication and School of Journalism. Candidates should have a record of scholarship in the study of journalism and society, be able to relate to scholarship in communications and journalism, and make connections with relevant disciplines in the social sciences and humanities. Doctoral degree in communication or related discipline is required. Professional experience in journalism is desirable for this position.

The School of Communication and Journalism is a leader in the implementation of USC's strategic plan, which emphasizes innovation in inter-disciplinary research that addresses societal needs.

Applicants should send a CV, three letters of recommendation, and samples of their work to Journalism Studies Search, Dr. Imre Meszaros, Associate Director, School of Communication, Annenberg School for Communication & Journalism, 3502 Watt Way, Ste 305, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0281. For questions, please write to meszaros@usc.edu, (213) 740-0934.

Review of applications will begin on September 1st and continue until the position is filled. USC values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. USC is an equal opportunity employer. Women and men, and members of all racial and ethnic groups, are encouraged to apply.

Please go to www.usc.edu/jobs and apply online for this position under Assistant Professor, Annenberg School for Communication.

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Cornell University
Assistant Professor, Department of Communication
Applicants reviewed starting October 1, 2011

The Department of Communication at Cornell University is currently searching for a tenure track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. We seek a colleague to conduct research and teach in the areas of environment, science and/or health communication. Scholars with specific expertise in analysis of public opinion, public policy or media related to these social issues are particularly encouraged to apply. We welcome innovative and imaginative scholars who approach the study of individual and societal decisions on the environment or human health from psychological, sociological, or institutional vantage points using qualitative and/or quantitative methods. The environment, science and health area constitutes one of the Department's core strengths. Applicants whose work also contributes to other core strengths in communication and media studies, information technology, and/or social influence are encouraged to apply. Our position in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and Cornell's commitment to interdisciplinary work would provide the successful applicant with unique opportunities to undertake projects with faculty in Cornell's David R. Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future and/or Weill Cornell Medical College.

The department focuses on a number of subfields including social psychology of communication; language and communication; science, risk, environment and health communication; human-computer interaction; social media and mobile computing; media and society; group communication; social networks; and organizational communication. The position involves 50% research and 50% teaching responsibilities. Communication faculty teach two to three undergraduate and/or graduate courses per academic year and advise students in the Department's B.S. and Ph.D. programs. Publishing in peer-reviewed literature in relevant fields is expected, as is securing external research funding.

Cornell's Department of Communication is a national leader in the study of communication as a social science. Our faculty and students are dedicated to understanding the role and enhancing the effectiveness of communication processes, systems and infrastructure in society.

We explore communication in its many forms and contexts as a fundamentally social phenomenon. Our faculty members are recognized for developing and applying novel theoretical perspectives to the most pressing social and policy issues of the day.  

The department ranked among the top ten in the nation in a recent poll by the National Research Council. This ranking reflects the productivity and quality of the faculty and the diversity and success of our students.

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) is the second largest undergraduate college at Cornell University and the third largest college of its kind in the United States. Our teaching and research facilities are among the finest available anywhere, and the College's educational programs are designed to ensure that every student's education is geared to contemporary, real-world issues. Through teaching, research, and extension -- the three components of our land-grant mission -- we strive to improve the nation's food supply and maintain its safety, to enhance the environment, and to help people improve their lives. 

Required Qualifications:
A successful candidate will have a completed Ph.D. in Communication or a closely aligned field and will have (or show promise of developing) a national and international reputation doing theory-based empirical research. We seek innovative scholars of social science who will develop a research program connected to college and university priorities in applied social science, information science, life sciences, environmental or health issues, and/or public outreach.

Salary & Benefits:
Cornell offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package. Support for start-up research costs will be available.

Application:
Qualified applicants should send a letter of application addressing position qualifications and goals, vita, official academic transcripts from your graduate program, a writing sample, a teaching statement, and names and contact information of three references to communication@cornell.edu or by mail to Dr. Jeff Niederdeppe, Department of Communication, 328 Kennedy Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 14853. Please also have each reference submit a letter of recommendation. For additional information, email communication@cornell.edu or call Dr. Niederdeppe at 607.255.9706.

Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.

Applications will be reviewed beginning October 1st, 2011 until a candidate is selected. For more information about the Department of Communication, please visit our website: http://communication.cals.cornell.edu.

Cornell University seeks to meet the needs of dual career couples, has a Dual Career program, and is a member of the Upstate New York Higher Education Recruitment Consortium to assist with dual career searches. Visit http://www.unyherc.org to see positions available in higher education in the upstate New York area.

Cornell University, located in Ithaca, New York, is an inclusive, dynamic, and innovative Ivy League University and New York's land-grant institution. Its staff, faculty, and students impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose and contribute creative ideas and best practices to further the university's mission of teaching, research, and outreach.

Cornell University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer.

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Michigan State University
Assistant Professor, Games
Applicants reviewed starting October 1, 2011

The Department of Telecommunication, Information Studies, and Media at Michigan State University is seeking an innovative, dynamic individual to fill a full-time, tenure stream position at the assistant professor level in the field of games. Whether designed purely to entertain or to also achieve more "serious" purposes, games have the potential to impact players' beliefs, knowledge, attitudes, emotions, cognitive abilities, physical and mental health, and behavior. The faculty member hired for this position is expected to engage in scholarship aimed at understanding and transforming games in meaningful ways.

Candidates will join an enthusiastic, multidisciplinary faculty and a program in game design and development that was rated #5 in the nation by Princeton Review in 2011. Experience in the field may take the form of scholarly research and/or creative practice. Expertise or experience in other disciplines is also welcome.

Candidates will be expected to gain visibility through peer-reviewed academic research publications and/or juried creative works. Faculty members are also expected to pursue external funding to support their research and creative activity. In addition, candidates will teach in our undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as advise graduate students on projects and theses. Visit http://tism.msu.edu for complete information on our majors, degrees, and specializations.

Qualifications: Terminal Degree. University-level teaching experience preferred. A versatile scholar with a portfolio of innovative work.

Appointment Level: Assistant Professor

To Apply:

Complete an electronic submission at the Michigan State University Employment Opportunities website https://jobs.msu.edu. Applicants should submit electronically the following materials: (1) a cover letter summarizing your qualifications for the position, (2) a current vita, (3) the names and contact information for three individuals willing to serve as recommenders, who may be contacted by the search committee, and (4) an electronic portfolio if available (such as a web link to an online portfolio or PDF document). The search committee will begin considering applications October 1, 2011. The search closes when a suitable candidate is hired. Duties to begin on August 16, 2012. An earlier appointment is possible.

MSU is an affirmative-action, equal opportunity employer. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities.

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University of Zurich
Assistant Professor, Department of Communication with Specialization in Science, Crisis And Risk Communication
Applicants reviewed starting October 31, 2011

We seek applications from highly qualified scholars with a strong research and teaching focus in any area of science, crisis and risk communication. Possible topics include knowledge or technology-related communication, environmental or health communication. In addition, candidates shall actively seek collaboration with existing faculty members in the IPMZ-Institute of Mass Communication and Media Research who work primarily in the areas of political, business, campaign and emotional communication. Candidates should be prepared to teach also general courses in the field of mass communication, including introductory courses in our BA and MA program. The successful candidate is expected to be highly qualified in empirical methods of the social sciences.

The position is open-ranked and will be filled either with an Assistant Professor (tenure-tracked), Associate Professor (tenured) or Full Professor (tenured) depending on qualification and previous experience. The position becomes available in February 2013. Applicants must hold a PhD in communication science or a closely related discipline, and must have a strong record in research and teaching. The typical teaching load ranges from 2-4 (Assistant Professor) to 6-8 (Associate or Full Professor) course hours per week per semester. Teaching in English is accepted; German language proficiency is expected within three years. Further information about the department can be found at http://www.ipmz.uzh.ch/en/index.html; questions can be directed to the department chair, Professor Gabriele Siegert, at g.siegert@ipmz.uzh.ch.

Zurich offers excellent research opportunities and is an exciting place to live. The Institute of Mass Communication and Media Research at the University of Zurich is committed to top-tier research and provides both the atmosphere and the resources required for excellent research. The University of Zurich (UZH) is the biggest university in Switzerland and a member of the League of European Research Universities. The UZH seeks to increase its share of women in teaching and research.

For an application, the following documents, assembled as a single PDF file in the given order, should be submitted: cover letter, CV (including list of publications), research projects, teaching statement, up to five relevant publications. Please send your application package no later than October, 31, 2011 by e-mail to the Dean's Office of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, University of Zurich (dekanat@phil.uzh.ch).

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University of Texas
Assistant Professor, Advertising
Applicants reviewed starting October 31, 2011

The Department of Advertising & Public Relations at the University of Texas at Austin seeks applicants for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level to begin Fall 2012. Applicants should have interests in one or more of the following areas: new media, management, media research, integrated marketing communications, or account planning. Applicants should also be interested and have some experience in web-based instruction. Salary is competitive. Applicants should have a Ph.D. or be a candidate near completion of the Ph.D. with evidence of outstanding research and teaching potential. The Department offers undergraduate degrees in advertising and public relations and masters and Ph.D. degrees in Advertising.

Candidates should send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a list of at least three references, and a sample of published research along with supporting materials by October 31, 2011 to the Search Committee Chair: Dr. Gary B. Wilcox; Department of Advertising; 1 University Station Stop A1200; The University of Texas at Austin; Austin, TX 78712-0116; E-Mail: burl@mail.utexas.edu; Fax: 512-471-7018; Phone: 512-471-0917. The Department of Advertising & Public Relations and the College of Communication are committed to achieving diversity in its faculty, students, and curricula, and we welcome applicants who can help achieve these objectives.

Background check conducted on applicant selected. The University of Texas at Austin is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

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University of California, Santa Barbara
Faculty Position, Race, Ethnicity and Communication
Applicants reviewed starting November 1, 2011

The Department of Communication invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the area of race, ethnicity, and communication. The search is open rank, with an anticipated effective date of July 1, 2012. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in communication or a related field, a strong social science background, and demonstrated excellence in publishing innovative research, teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and professional activities in the area of race, ethnicity, and communication. Active service in the department and on campus is expected.

The successful candidate will complement one or more of the department's core areas in media communication, interpersonal/intergroup communication, and organizational communication, as well as any of our cross-cutting emphases in communication and technology, globalization, along with family, group, health, political, legal, and intercultural communication.
In particular, we seek applicants whose specializations in race/ethnicity and communication enhance the department's emphases in media studies or interpersonal/intergroup communication. Research and teaching expertise in any of the following areas are especially desirable: race/ethnicity and identity, interracial relationships, media portrayals of racial/ethnic groups and their effects on audiences, use and impacts of new technologies in racial/ethnic communities, the role of social media in intergroup ethnic/racial relationships, and reducing ethnic/racial inequalities in communication and health.

Applications with a letter highlighting qualifications, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, any relevant grant activity, and a publication reprint should be mailed to: Dr. Dave Seibold, Search Committee Chair, Department of Communication, 4005 Social Sciences and Media Studies Bldg, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA 93106-4020. Applicants also should request that three letters of recommendation be mailed to the address above. Department review of materials will begin on November 1, 2011.

The department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service. UCSB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

[Interested applicants can download a .pdf of this job call here]

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Michigan State University
Assistant Professor, Social Media and Social Computing Research
Applicants reviewed starting November 1, 2011

The Department of Telecommunication, Information Studies, and Media (TISM) at Michigan State University invites applications for a tenure stream faculty position in the area of social media/social computing at either the assistant or associate professor level. We seek a scholar whose research addresses social media and/or social computing practices, applications, or effects. An interest in mobile applications of social media is desirable. Teaching duties will include graduate and undergraduate courses in information and communication technologies and social media. The ability to teach courses in research methods, interactive media design, and/or human computer interaction is also desired.

Successful assistant professor candidates will have peer-reviewed works to their credit and demonstrate promise of obtaining external funding to support their research. Associate professor candidates will have a track record of successful grant seeking and have averaged two peer-reviewed publications per year over several years. We encourage individuals from a diverse range of disciplinary and methodological traditions to apply. A PhD in a relevant discipline should be completed prior to the start of the appointment, expected to be August of 2012.

The TISM department is home to a dynamic, interdisciplinary faculty internationally renowned for their cutting-edge research on the uses and implications of information and communication technologies. Our curricula address both the theoretical and practical aspects of media use, and our alumni have achieved positions of prominence in industry, government, and academia. Projects involving cross-disciplinary teams are actively pursued and encouraged. Current research foci of the department include social media, human computer interaction, digital games, ICT for development, e-commerce, communication economics and policy, the adoption and impacts of new media, and content design.

Please direct any questions to Professor Nicole Ellison, Search Committee Chair, Department of Telecommunication, Information Studies & Media at Michigan State University, at nellison@msu.edu. To apply, please refer to Posting 5233 and complete an electronic submission at the Michigan State University Employment Opportunities website https://jobs.msu.edu. Applicants should submit electronically the following materials: (1) a cover letter summarizing your qualifications for the position, (2) a current vita, and (3) the names and contact information for three individuals willing to serve as recommenders, who may be contacted by the search committee. The search committee will begin considering applications November 1, 2011. The search closes when a suitable candidate is hired. Duties begin on August 16, 2012. An earlier appointment is possible.

MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities.

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Norfolk State University
Assistant Professor, Mass Communications and Journalism
Applicants reviewed starting February 1, 2012

POSITION: The AEJMC accredited Mass Communications and Journalism Department of Norfolk State University is seeking applicants for a nine-month, full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of assistant professor. The position is for teaching a variety of courses which may include but are not limited to Society and Mass Communications, Basic Audio and/or Video Production, Media Writing,
Media History, Media Ethics, Media Sales, Mass Media Research and administering the department's Internship courses.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsibilities include teaching a 9-12 hour course
load, academic advising, departmental and or college committee assignments and attending all required university functions.

QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in a relevant field, bona-fide professional media experience along with strong teaching, research and scholarship credentials. Familiarization with AEJMC accreditation standards and procedures is desired.

SALARY: Commensurate and competitive with qualifications regarding professional media, teaching and research experience.

EFFECTIVE DATE: August 15, 2012

APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 1, 2012

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Candidates should send a letter of application, current curriculum vitae, official transcripts of both undergraduate and graduate course work and three current letters of recommendation by February 1, 2012 to Dr. Wanda Brockington, Chairperson of the Department of Mass Communications and Journalism, at the above address.

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University of Akron
Assistant Professor, Public Relations and Social Media
Open Review

The School of Communication at The University of Akron invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Public Relations and Social Media for Fall 2012.

Duties: Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Public Relations and Social Media, mentor/advise students, conduct research and engage in school and university service.

Qualifications: Applicants should hold an earned doctorate in Communication or related field by August 2012. Teaching and professional Public Relations and/or Social Media experience preferred. A record of or demonstrated potential for scholarly research required.

The University of Akron: For more than 130 years, The University of Akron has been an active participant in Akron's renaissance of commercial and artistic endeavor, a leader in the metropolitan area's intellectual and professional advancement, a center for internationally lauded research efforts, and a source of enrichment, education, and vitality for Northeast Ohio. The University of Akron is 30 miles south of Cleveland and is a publicly assisted institution. UA is the public research university for Northern Ohio. The Princeton Review listed UA among the "Best in the Midwest" in its 2008 edition of Best Colleges: Region-by-Region. Serving nearly 29,000 students, the university offers approximately 300 associate, bachelor's, master's, doctoral and law degree programs and 100 certificate programs at sites in Summit, Wayne, Medina and Holmes counties. The campus is among the most modern in the region, with 9 new buildings, 14 major renovations, and 30 acres of new green space. For more information please visit the University of Akron's homepage at: www.uakron.edu

The University of Akron's School of Communication: The School has 24 full-time faculty and approximately 1,100 undergraduate students and 40 graduate students. Enrollment has grown significantly over the past five years. The School offers B.A. degree and concentrations in the following areas: organizational communication, public relations, interpersonal and public communication, mass-media (radio/TV, media production), and news. The School also is the home of a thriving M.A. program. Please visit our website to learn more about our undergraduate and graduate program: www.uakron.edu/schlcomm

The University of Akron is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and to the principles of affirmative action in accordance with state and federal laws.

For complete details and to apply for this position, visit: http://www.uakron.edu/about_ua/employment/job_openings/job_detail.dot?id=2165755&crumbTitle=Assistant+Professor%2C+Communication

Requisition number: 005992.

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University of Central Florida
Assistant Professor, Electronic Mass Communication
Open Review

The Nicholson School of Communication at the University of Central Florida invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor faculty position in electronic mass communication (Radio-Television [R-TV] area) beginning August 6, 2012.The successful candidate for the position shall possess an earned Ph.D. in communication (or other related relevant field) from an accredited institution by the time of the appointment; have an active program of social scientific scholarship appropriate for a research high-intensive university; demonstrate motivation and strategy for pursuing substantial and significant external funding for research activities; willingness and capacity to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, including, but not limited to programming, media management and audience analysis. The successful applicant would also be expected to advise and help design new curriculum as needed (e.g., for the generalist track of mass communication [R-TV area]).

Research duties include continuing productivity as an active scholar/researcher, as well as the pursuit of major external research funding. Teaching duties include teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including courses in media management, audience analysis, and programming; advising at the graduate and undergraduate levels, including master's theses. Service duties include engagement in governance; internal & external service activities; demonstrate interest in contributing to diversity and contribute to a collegial environment within the school.

Interested candidates must apply on-line: http://www.jobswithucf.com by uploading the following materials: an application cover letter, vita, contact information for 3 references and a description of your on-going program of scholarly research.

The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer.

The Nicholson School of Communication strives to be a premier academic program known for excellence in scholarship, teaching, and impact. For additional information about the Nicholson School of Communication and its programs visit www.cos.ucf.edu/communication.

For more information about this position, please contact the search manager, Ms. Ruth Ridore at 407.823.2683 or ruth.ridore@ucf.edu.

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Florida Gulf Coast University
Assistant Professor, Public Relations
Open Review

Florida Gulf Coast University, a dynamic mid-sized public university located in Ft. Myers, FL, is seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor of Public Relations To join the Department of Communication and Philosophy. This position carries a 3/3 teaching load covering undergraduate public relation courses such as Principles, Writing, Strategies, Nonprofits, Research, and Campaigns. The ideal candidate will have a doctorate degree in mass communication or closely related field with course work in public relations/strategic communication. For information and to submit your application, use FGCU's SOAR website at http://jobs.fgcu.edu/, Position #1466. FGCU is one of the fastest growing universities in the nation, and the successful candidate will help shape the growth of the Public Relations Concentration within the Communication major. Chair of the Search Committee: Dr. Terri Ann Bailey, tebailey@fgcu.edu.

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NCA's RFP Tracker - Opportunities for Mass Communication Research

NCA's RFP Tracker identifies funding opportunities (including research grants, residential fellowships, travel funds, awards, etc.) for communication scholars. There are many grant opportunities for those interested in mass communication research. The RFP Tracker lists funding and fellowship opportunities for graduate students, post-docs, faculty, and people outside of the academy. Check out the RFP Tracker website at http://www.natcom.org/index.asp?bid=10977 and download the most recent report.

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NCA looking for Subject Matter Experts for national database

Jennifer Glicoes of the National Communication Association main office is looking for MCD members interested in serving as Subject Matter Experts to be contacted by news media organizations. If you are interested in this opportunity, please e-mail Jennifer (jglicoes@natcom.org) with the following information:

• Name and affiliation
• Email address 
  
• Telephone number
  
• Brief 300 word biography
  
• Names of any relevant publications (3-5)
  
• Names of any relevant courses you teach

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MCD Officers 2010-2011

MCD Officers
Chair Marina Krcmar Department of Communication Wake Forest University PO Box 7347 Winston-Salem, NC 27109 Krcmarm@wfu.edu (336) 758-5407	Vice Chair Adam Earnheardt Youngstown State University Department of Communication 1 University Plaza Youngstown, OH  44555 acearnheardt@ysu.edu (330) 941-1845
Vice Chair-Elect Dana Mastro Department of Communication University of Arizona Communication 317 Tucson, AZ 85721 mastro@email.arizona.edu (520)307-0697	Past Chair Andrew C. Billings Reagan Endowed Chair of Broadcasting University of Alabama Department of Telecommunication & Film Tuscaloosa, AL acbillings@ua.edu
Secretary Jake Jensen University of Utah Department of Communication 2526 LNCO jakob.jensen@utah.edu (801) 581-6889	Secretary-Elect Hugh Phillips Curnutt Montclair State University Communication Studies Life Hall 225A Montclair, NJ 07043 curnutth@mail.montclair.edu (973) 655-4464
Publications and Web Editor (expires '12) Nicholas David Bowman West Virginia University Communication Studies 108 Armstrong Hall Nicholas.Bowman@mail.wvu.edu	Graduate Student Rep. Elizabeth Cohen Georgia State University Department of Communication 662 One Park Place Atlanta, GA 30302 ecohen@gmail.com (404) 413-5364
Research Committee
Chair Sumana Chattopadhyay Marquette University Diederich College of Comm. 403 Johnston Hall Milwaukee, WI 53233 sumanach@gmail.com (414) 288-3488	Vice Chair Elect ('12) Srividya Ramasubramanian Texas A&M University Department of Communication 211 Bolton Hall College Station, TX 77843 srivi@tamu.edu (979) 845-5178
Vice Chair Elect ('13) David Rhea Governors State University Communication Studies University Park, IL 60484 d-rhea@govst.edu (708) 534-4392	Vice Chair-Elect ('14) Brent Malin University of Pittsburgh Department of Communication Pittsburgh, PA 15260 bmalin@pitt.edu (412) 624-6798
Nominations Committee
Committee (expires '11) Melissa Click University of Missouri-Columbia Department of Communication 132 Heinkel Bldg. Columbia, MO 65211 ClickM@missouri.edu (573) 884-4694	Chair (expires '11) Nancy Jennings University of Cincinnati McMicken Coll. of Arts & Sci. 137 McMicken ML 0184 Cincinnati, OH 45521 nancy.jennings@uc.edu (513) 556-4456
Committee (expires '12) Kyle Barnett Bellarmine University 2001 Newburg Rd. Louisville, KY 40205 kbarnett@bellarmine.edu (502) 272-8223	Chair (expires '12) Jake Jensen University of Utah Department of Communication 2526 LNCO jakob.jensen@utah.edu (801) 581-6889
Committee (expires '12) Leslie Rill Portland State University Department of Communication NH 34 Portland, Oregon 97207 lrill@pdx.edu (503) 725-3608
Representatives to NCA General Assembly
Legislative Assembly Stan Tickton Norfolk State University Mass Communication/Journalism 700 Park Ave., Unit 3249 Norfolk, Virginia 23504 stickton@nsu.edu (757) 823-2383	Legislative Assembly Jeff Tyus Youngstown State University Department of Communication 1 University Plaza Youngstown, OH  44555 jltyus@ysu.edu (330) 941-3631
NCA Resolutions Committee David Berube North Carolina State University Communication Department 201 Winston Hall Raleigh, NC 27695 dmberube@ncsu.edu (919) 515-9750	NCA Nominating Committee Emily Moyer-Guse Ohio State University School of Communication 154 North Oval Mall Columbus, OH 43210 moyer-guse.1@osu.edu (614) 292-3400

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