Professor
Department of
Communication Studies
University of Northern Iowa
Professional, University and Community
Leadership Positions and ServiceEditorial Positions:
Member, editorial board, Sage Public Relations Series.
Member, editorial board and frequent blind reviewer of articles for the Journal of Public Relations Research.
Member, editorial board and blind reviewer of articles for Public Relations Review.
Member, editorial board and blind reviewer of articles for World Communication.
Book reviewer, Public Relations Review.
Leadership Positions, National Communication Association:
Academic Co-Chair, Commission on Public Relations Education and Commission delegate representing the National Communication Association. The Commission on Public Relations Education is a consortium of national professional and scholarly association representatives will determine and recommend guidelines for public relations curricula and pedagogy for the next decade in the United States.
Member, Task Force on Summer 1998 Conference on Public Relations.
Representative, National Communication Association Public Relations Division to the 1996 Commission on Public Relations Education. (NOTE: When I became co-chair of the Commission, another delegate was elected to represent NCA so I could assume the leadership position. )
Paper Reader, 1996 Speech Communication Association Public Relations Division.
Immediate Past Chair, Public Relations Division, 1993-94, with responsibilities as Head of the nominating committee and Head of the PRIDE Award Committee.
Chair, 370-member Commission on Public Relations, 1992-93. Under my leadership, the Commission became a full-fledged Division.
Member, PRIDE Award Advisory Council of the Commission on Public Relations, 1992-93.
Co-coordinator, nationwide annual "Public Service Announcement Competition for Radio and Television," since 1990. I and the other co-coordinator oftentimes totally subsidize the cost of this national competition.
Copy-editor, PRIDE Newsletter of the Commission on Public Relations of the Speech Communication Association, 1989-93.
Vice Chair and Program Chair of the Commission on Public Relations, 1991-92.
Vice Chair Elect of the Commission on Public Relations, 1990-91.
Judge, second annual (1990) PRIDE Awards presented by the SCA Commission on
Public Relations; was selected for this task, in part, because co-author
Kenneth Starck and I won the first annual PRIDE Award in the book category for, Public Relations and Community: A Reconstructed Theory
(New York: Praeger, Inc., 1988).
Leadership Positions, Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication:
One of two candidates nominated for 1997 president-elect. Lost the election with 40 percent of the votes.
Appointed Oct. 1, 1997, to three-year term on Cooperative Council on Alliances, a committee designed to explore and develop relationships with like organizations worldwide.
Chair, Student Paper Competition, 1996-97.
Chair of the Professional Freedom and Responsibility Committee of the Public Relations Division, 1996-97. This is regarded as one of the most important committees in the Divisional structure.
Chair of the Task Force on Curriculum of the Public Relations Division, 1996-97.
Research Chair and Research Competition Chair, Public Relations Division, 1995-96. Was responsible for research paper sessions at the 1996 National Convention of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Aug. 9 through 14 in Anaheim, Calif.
Member, National Finance Committee of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, 1993-94, 1994-95 and 1995-96.
Reviewer, "A General Theory of Internal Public Relations," for Journalism and Mass Communication Monographs, October 1995.
Member, mass communication nominating committee for 1995 Common Wealth Awards administered by PNC Bank of Delaware in which Charles Kuralt was selected to receive the $25,000 award. AEJMC is responsible for selecting members of the mass communication Common Wealth Award. Was guest at the awards ceremony in Wilmington, Delaware, April 7 through 9, 1995.
Immediate Past Head and Head of the Nominating Committee of the Public Relations Division, 1993-94.
Head of the 420-member Public Relations Division, 1992-93.
Vice Head and Program Chair of the Public Relations Division, 1991-92.
Secretary/Treasurer of the Public Relations Division, 1990-91.
Judge for Public Relations Division Graduate Student Paper Competition, 1991.
Judge, Public Relations Division Research Paper Competition, 1991.
Elected Delegate-At-Large of the Public Relations Division, 1989-90.
Chair of the Professional Freedom and Responsibility Committee of the Public Relations Division, 1987-88 and 1988-89. This is regarded as one of the most important committees in the Divisional structure.
Won national competition for recruitment of new members while serving as the 1986-87 Membership Committee Chair on the Executive Committee of the Public Relations Division. Prize was paid registration to the 1987 national conference
Judge, Research Paper Competition, International Division, 1988.
Sponsor of membership for a student of color to the Public Relations
Division of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass
Vice Head and Program Chair of the Public Relations Division, 1991-92.
Secretary/Treasurer of the Public Relations Division, 1990-91.
Judge for Public Relations Division Graduate Student Paper Competition, 1991.
Judge, Public Relations Division Research Paper Competition, 1991.
Elected Delegate-At-Large of the Public Relations Division, 1989-90.
Chair of the Professional Freedom and Responsibility Committee of the Public Relations Division, 1987-88 and 1988-89. This is regarded as one of the most important committees in the Divisional structure.
Won national competition for recruitment of new members while serving as the 1986-87 Membership Committee Chair on the Executive Committee of the Public Relations Division. Prize was paid registration to the 1987 national conference
Member, editorial board and frequent blind reviewer of articles for theJournal of Public Relations Research.
Member, editorial board and blind reviewer of articles for Public Relations Review.
Member, editorial board and blind reviewer of articles for Communication World.
Judge, Research Paper Competition, International Division, 1988.
Sponsor of membership for a student of color to the Public Relations Division of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication by paying her or his Division dues and general dues ($50) to AEJMC each year.
Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Institute for
Public Relations Research and Education
Public Relations Student Society of America
Co-chair, 1997. Formed and initiated the Commission on Public Relations Education while serving in this office. National staff of PRSA said this was the most productive year in the history of the Educational Affairs Committee.
Member, 1989 to 1995, 1996 through present. This is a small and prestigious committee consisting of leading public relations educators in the United States who are asked to participate in policy-making in public relations education.
Member, Educators Academy 1999 Research Conference Steering Committee.
Chair, nominating committee for 1999 officers of the Educators Academy of PRSA.
Chair, 1997. Also represented this body at the 1997 National Assembly of PRSA.
Vice-Chair and Head, International Committee, 1995-96
Elected Delegate, and Head, International Committee, 1994-95.
Secretary/Treasurer, 1993-94.
Appointed Director-At-Large and Research Paper Chair, 1992-93.
Chair, Technology Committee, and Board Member, 1987-88. Responsible for planning and hosting presentation of computer software useful to public relations educators at the 1988 national convention.
Program Committee, 1997. I wrote program copy for the 1997 induction ceremony; this text described the contributions of the 10 new members of the College of Fellows.
Mentoring Committee, 1997.
Newsletter editor, 1995-1996.
Mentor, service to members of PRSA during 1994 national conference in Baltimore, Maryland, and during 1995 national conference in Seattle, Wash.
Co-Chair of the PRSA College of Fellows Scholarship Committee, 1992-93.
Proctored APR examination for Greater Dubuque Chapter March 14, 1998.
Midwest District Delegate to National Nominating Committee that met Aug. 3 and 4, 1996, in Chicago to select 1997 national slate of PRSA officers.
Immediate Past Chair and Chair, Nominating Committee, 1995.
Chair, 1994. The Midwest District is composed of over 2,000 members in 15 chapters in seven states.
Chair-Elect, 1993.
Secretary, 1992.
Treasurer, 1991.
Chair, Educators Committee of International Section, and member of the executive committee, 1995-96.
Member, International Committee, and charter member, International Section; the original committee was restricted to senior-level practitioners in the international arena, and its membership was by invitation only and had to be approved by the National Board of Directors.
Judge, national Silver Anvil Award competition, March 21 and 22, Century City, California.
Outstanding Educator, 1995; award was presented Oct. 29 at the awards luncheon at the national conference in Seattle, Wash.
Member, "Resource Bank" of PRSA members with expertise in chapter operations; this group of experts that advises and guides officers and committee chairs was assembled by the National Chapter Operations Committee to aid chapters and districts.
Reviewer, Treasurer's Handbook, national publication of PRSA, 1992-93.
Judge, Minnesota Chapter 1990 Public Relations Society of America Scholarship Competition. 1990.
Chair, Communication Technology Task Force Research Committee, 1984-85, 1985-86. Made major contributions to an on-site research project at the 1986 Public Relations Society of America national convention which measured acceptance of computer technology among convention participants.
Member, Judicial Panel of Midwest District PRSA, mid-80s.
Charter member, Public Relations Society of America Technology Section.
Frequent oral examiner for national accreditation examination, serving Midwest District chapters.
Chair, APR Accreditation Examination Oral Examination, Sept. 19, 1998.
President, 1988-89.
Chapter's National Assembly Delegate, 1986-91.
Accreditation Chair, 1987-91, teaching accreditation courses to professionals preparing to take the national examination.
Nominating Committee, 1993 slate of officers and board members.
Member, Research and Educational Advisory Board. Membership to the Institute is restricted to leading public relations educators in the United States, 1989 to present.
Member, Ethics/Social Responsibility Project, 1989 to present.
Judge, Master's Thesis Award Competition for the Institute for Public Relations Research and Education, 1996 and 1991.
Judge, National Dr. F. H. "Chris" Teahan Master's Thesis Competition sponsored by the Institute for Public Relations Research and Education, New York, N. Y., 1989.
Critiqued resumes at national conference of PRSSA Oct. 19, 1998.
National Faculty Advisor of the Public Relations Student Society of America, two-year term from 1989-91.
Associate editor, Advisor Line, national newsletter of PRSSA Advisors, 1989-91.
Faculty advisor, Forum, the national newspaper of the Public Relations Student Society of America, 1991-92; this publication was sent to about 7,000 students at colleges and universities nationwide as well as to about 1,000 other readers.
Judge, national PRSSA Bateman Case Studies Competition, 1991 and 1994.
Co-advisor, UNI PRSSA Bateman Case Study Team, 1989, which won first place in the PRSSA Midwest District competition, and advisor to the 1991 winner of the District competition.
Faculty advisor, UNI Chapter, Public Relations Student Society of America, 1983-1994.
"Friend of PRSSA," in which I contribute an amount equal to students' national PRSSA dues. This money is used for scholarships and other program support at the national level. I also contribute yearly to the Betsy Plank Scholarship Program of the Public Relations Student Society of America. Also, I make donations to the Public Relations Society of America Foundation's College of Fellows Scholarship Program. I also contribute to the Institute for Public Relations Research and Education and make yet another contribution to the Public Relations Society of America Foundation. Make monthly payroll deduction contributions to the University of Northern Iowa PRSSA "Scholarship Fund".
Leadership Positions and Service in Other Professional Organizations
Vice Chair and Program Chair (including chair of dissertation and thesis competition), Public Relations Division of International Communication Association, 1997-98.
Co-Chair, Commission on Public Relations Education, which is comprised of 46 delegates
representing eight educator, practitioner and institutional bodies and that will make
curriculum recommendations for public relations in U.S. colleges and universities for the
next decade.
Judge, "Best of Show" award in the Golden ARC Awards Program, the eighth
annual national competition that is sponsored by the Agricultural Relations Council.
Vice Chair Elect and Membership and Public Relations Director, Public Relations interest Group, International Communication Association, 1996-97.
Judge, 1994-95 Thesis and Dissertation Awards presented spring 1996 by the Public Relations Interest Group of the International Communication Association.
Reviewer, Competitive Research Papers, Public Relations Interest Group of the International Communication Association.
Paper judge, 1996 International Association of Business Communicators.
Nominating committee, Marketing and Advertising Club of Northeast Iowa, 1991.
Judge, 1991 International Public Relations Association Golden World Awards Competition, which is a worldwide international competition.
Working Group leader and coordinator of programs in, "Ethics and Responsibilities of International Corporate Communications," of the International Association for Mass Communication Research in 1988 in Barcelona, Spain, and in 1990 in Bled, State of Slovenia, Yugoslavia.
Publishing Subcommittee, Educators Group of the International Public Relations Association, appointed at its international convention in Helsinki, Finland, June 3 through 7, 1989.
Member, Judge Selection and Judge Coordinators Committee for the 1988 MAC Awards of the Marketing and Advertising Club of Northeast Iowa.
National judge of periodicals of Organization of College/University Office Personnel, 1983
Book Reviewer, Public Relations Review.
Blind reviewer for special issue of Public Relations Review, which identified leading competing paradigms in public relations.
Regularly review textbook manuscripts and prospectuses for publishers.
Leadership Positions and Service, Community
Served two three-year terms on the board of directors of the Hawkeye Chapter of the American Red Cross and served as chair for several years beginning in 1987. Was on chapter's 75th Anniversary Committee.
Elected in 1987 and re-elected until 1992 when I declined nomination as Treasurer of the, Turkey Foot Longrifles, an area club promoting black powder shooting sports and the history of black powder firearms.
Elected in 1989 and re-elected in 1990 and 1991 to one-year terms on the stewardship committee of Bethlehem Lutheran Church.
Leadership Positions and Service, University:
Chair, Steering Committee, and associate chair, Advisory Board, Leadership Studies Program, since 1996.
Member, Board of Student Publications, since 1995.
College of Humanities and Fine Arts nominee, 1996 Donald McKay Outstanding Faculty Research/Creative Activity Award.
College of Humanities and Fine Arts nominee, 1996 Regents Award for Faculty Excellence.
College of Humanities and Fine Arts nominee, 1996-97 Distinguished Scholar Award.
Member, Leadership Studies Program Advisory Board and Steering Committee, since 1994.
Received Micro-Computer Grants in 1991 and 1993.
Awarded Professional Development Leave to perform research about public relations ethics for transnational corporations, spring 1992 semester.
ISCS department computer liaison, 1991-92.
Participant, "Study in Leadership" program, 1991-92.
Member, PRIDE Advisory Council, in the University of Northern Iowa graduating-student survey, 1991-92.
Advisor to undergraduate student performing an organizational communication audit at Kennedy Space Center, NASA, which was an undergraduate research grant awarded by the NASA Iowa Space Consortium, summer 1991.
Participant, workshop, "Improving College Teaching," summer 1991.
Secretary, United Faculty, 1990-91.
Participant, NCRIPTAL study of faculty relationships, 1990-91.
Member, Selection Committee for the Executive Editor of the Old Gold Yearbook, 1990.
Participant, Old Gold Yearbook Consultant Interview, fall 1990.
Panel on Faculty Conduct, 1988-90.
Communication Officer of United Faculty and Editor of the United Faculty Advocate for several years through 1989. This publication was cited "for excellence in local publications" by the Iowa State Education Association at its statewide delegate assembly April 2, 1987.
Participant, "Breakfast of Champions" program, November 1988.
Consultant and contributor to technical assistants for early childhood special education, October 1988.
Critiquer of Nine Lives residence hall news publication fall 1983 through spring 1988.
Member, UNI Recruiters Fair Committee, 1983-87.
Member, UNI Faculty Senate Headship Committee which in 1987 engaged in a comprehensive research project determining the attitudes of faculty toward the existing department leadership structure at the university.
In-service instructor, UNI General Advising, fall 1986; general advisor, summer 1987, Academic Advising Services.
University-wide Academic Advising Committee, 1984-86; Contributed to development of instrument to determine UNI students' attitudes toward advising in conjunction with membership in the Committee, 1984.
Chair, Campus Planning Advisory Committee, 1984-86.
Consultant to businesses requiring public relations counsel who were clients of the UNI Small Business Development Center, 1983-85.
Panel Speaker, "Faculty Point of View/Northern Iowa Premiere" programs for parents of incoming students each summer.
Participant, "Mentor Program," several years.
Participant, residence halls' "By Candle Light Dinner," throughout years this was offered.
Leadership Positions and Service, College
Department Representative, College of Humanities and Fine Arts Academic Computing Advisory Committee, with major committee assignments related to new computer technology in the Department.
Development Committee, 1994-present.
Tenure and Promotion Review Advisory Committee, 1994-95.
College Representative and College Coordinator, United Way, 1989-91. Part of this responsibility was to be in charge of promotion and distribution of campaign materials and to be in charge of collection of contributions and pledges.
Vice Chair of Faculty of the University of Northern Iowa College of Humanities and Fine Arts, 1989-90.
College Representative of ROTC 2-Year Scholarship Committee, 1989.
Nominated by the College of Humanities and Fine Arts for the McKay Faculty Research Award, 1989.
College of Humanities and Fine Arts Mass Communication/Journalism Planning Committee, 1984-86
Leadership Positions and Service, Department
As coordinator of the Journalism/Mass Communication/Public Relations Division, I have a range of administrative responsibilities. Below are a few of my department responsibilities and activities throughout the years; most, but not all, of those cited below are above and beyond my responsibilities as Division Coordinator.
Throughout early and middle years of my career at UNI, I advised well over 100 students per semester in their curricular planning.
Faculty Advisor, UNI Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America, 1983-94. This Chapter is nationally and regionally recognized and usually is second-largest of the over 180 chapters nationwide.
Supervise Public Relations Internship and Cooperative Education programs. Numbers of students enrolled each year range from 50 to 90.
Faculty advisor/supervisor, PRofessional, alumni newspaper of the Public Relations Degree Program, and, PRogressor, internal newsletter for the program, 1983 through 1984.
Regularly talk to incoming students and the parents of the students planning to enroll in or investigating the public relations degree program in the Department of Communication Studies.
Routinely meet with incoming students interested in the public relations degree program who are being recruited by the Athletic Department.
Am regularly cited as having had a positive influence on student development at UNI. Graduating students record my name as such as part of the annual UNI Graduating Student Survey administered prior to the graduation ceremony.
Member, Strategic Planning Committee, 1995-present.
Member, Outcomes Assessment Committee, 1995-present.
Graduate Faculty Curriculum Review Committee, 1994-present.
Member, Strategic Planning Committee, 1989-1993.
Member, Department Writing Across the Curriculum Committee, beginning 1989.
Member, Department of Communication Studies Journalism Integration Committee, 1991-92.
Member, Department Professional Assessment Committee; was chair of PAC 1990-91; was secretary 1989-90.
Chair, Public Relations Degree Program Professional Advisory Committee, 1983-present.
Participated in Homecoming (parade entries and open houses) and in Parents Weekend (open houses), 1983-93.
Wrote copy for the Department of Communication Studies Graduate College pamphlet, 1993.
Copy-edited and proofread publications of the National Debate Tournament spring 1993.
Wrote a successful proposal for the Department to receive three Apple PC's from Apple Computer Co., 1991-92.
Academic adviser to PRisms, the UNI PRSSA chapter-sponsored student public relations agency, 1983-86.
Chair and/or Committee Member, many department search committees throughout the years.
Write infinite numbers of letters of recommendation, critique infinite numbers of drafts of resumes, counsel with students regularly about finding jobs.
Member, Department Name Change Committee, 1991.
Try to support all department functions, ranging from oral interpretation plays to graduate faculty brown bags.
Task Force on Departmental Admissions Requirements, late 1980s.
Have served on several master's committees throughout career at UNI.
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