Ohio Communication Association 76th Annual Conference October 5-6, 2012 Kent State University Kent, Ohio

2012 Ohio Communication Association Conference

2 | Page www.ohiocomm.org

2012 Ohio Communication Association Conference

Special thanks to Conference Program Sponsor: KENDALL/HUNT PUBLISHING COMPANY

3 | Page www.ohiocomm.org

2012 Ohio Communication Association Conference

Dear Participants:

On behalf of the Ohio Communication Association, I want to welcome you to the 76th Annual Ohio Communication Conference with the theme of Ventures in Communication: Technology, Innovation, and Diffusion. The board and conference planners have worked hard to create a conference that is both informative and interesting. We have a full agenda planned for the two‐day conference, so please take a few minutes to read through the information in your packet. It includes the conference schedule and other important information.

We are glad that you are able to join us and hope that the conference at Kent State University is both rejuvenating and educational. If we can do anything to make your stay more pleasant, please let us know. The conference program includes a wide variety of roundtables, workshops and panel presentations. In addition, we are highlighting students’ research through a poster contest and panel presentation.

Throughout the conference, we wish to place the spotlight on the exceptional research that takes place at universities all across Ohio. Our keynote speaker, Dr. Andrew S. Rancer, will present a talk entitled, “The Importance of Applied Communication Research.” It is my hope that you will leave this conference having learned new strategies, discovered new knowledge, developed new skills, formed new friendships and networked all across Ohio with fellow colleagues.

Before I close, I would like to thank you on behalf of the Board, for attending the Ohio Communication Association Conference and for bringing your expertise to the symposium. You, as leaders in our field, have the vision, the knowledge, and the experience to help pave the way into the future. Our members are truly our greatest asset; we could not accomplish what we do without your support and leadership. I ask you to stay engaged, keep us proactive, and help us shape the future of Ohio Communication Association.

My personal respect and thanks to you for participating and to Kent State University for hosting this year’s conference.

Sincerely,

Shirvani Sheida Shirvani President, Ohio Communication Association

4 | Page www.ohiocomm.org

2012 Ohio Communication Association Conference

Ventures in Communication: Technology, Innovation, and Diffusion

Conference Schedule Friday, October 5, 2012

11:00 a.m. Board Meeting

Franklin Hall (FRH) 1:00 p.m. RegistrationRm. 313

FRH 2:00 ­ 3:30 p.m. WALKINGAlumni Hall of Fame TOUR of the MAY 1­4, 1970 EVENTS

FRH 110 Hosted by: Margaret Garmon, School of Communication Studies at Kent State University

In the spring of 1970, anti‐war protests at Kent State University culminated May 4 with the death of four students and wounding of nine others by the Ohio National Guard. The tragic events of May 1‐4, 1970, had a profound impact on Kent State University, the nation, and the world. Kent State’s history has shaped what it is today, including the creation of such programs as the Center for Applied Conflict Management and the annual democracy symposium. During this session, participants will be guided through a walking tour of the site, now on the National Register of HistoRecord­Courier ric Places. Margaret Garmon was a student and university employee during the events of May 1‐4, 1970. As a former reporter for the newspaper, and an administrator, media relations representative, and current educator at Kent State, she has been involved with the events of 1970 and subsequent news and memorial events.

5 | Page www.ohiocomm.org

2012 Ohio Communication Association Conference

3:45 ­ 4:45 p.m. PANEL/WORKSHOP SESSIONS

Training the Trainer: Communication across the Curriculum

101 Location: FRH 214 Lorain County Community College Workshop Facilitators:Lorain County Community College Dee Gross, Nancy Kelley,

It is clear that skills like public speaking, group collaboration, leadership, conflict negotiation, and listening are necessary in every field for students for to become productive and successful members of the workforce. Recognizing this, faculty outside our discipline often include communication outcomes in their courses. Unfortunately because they are untrained in communication, these faculty are often ill equipped to design and assess activities or projects that truly enhance communication skills. This workshop will provide strategies for communication faculty to train faculty across the curriculum in these areas. Materials will be provided to assist faculty in diverse disciplines to incorporate communication activities or assignments that will encourage active learning, improve student mastery of subject matter and enhance communication skills. Ideas for developing CXC workshop(s), sample materials and rubrics for assessing student success will be provided to participants. Through the development of Communication Across the Curriculum programs, we enhance the skills taught to students in the communication courses and underline the importance of communication competence to all disciplines. This “venture in communication” offers the opportunity to extend the reach of communication scholarship to all areas of the academy. Participants will receive a packet that includes sample handouts, assessment tools, and CXC resources. Why Facebook?

102Location: FRH 312 Walsh University Workshop Facilitators:Walsh University Lee Horrisberger, Heidi Beke‐Harrigan, WHY FACEBOOK? A Walsh University Public Relations capstone class investigated this question, The class was able to use survey tools (Zoomerang), on‐line content analysis and focus groups to collect data about the way universities library Facebooks were used. Alumni, faculty, staff, the student body and community were all included in this research to find evidence on how people use library Facebooks to begin their research. After collecting and processing the data, the class helped educate the University's library staff in understanding student research patterns and methods on how to support them by utilizing social media. The goal for the session is to highlight the use of technology in teaching to study social media in a public relations corporate capstone class, while also serving as a collaborative example of librarians becoming embedded in courses in various ways to facilitate information literacy learning.

6 | Page www.ohiocomm.org

2012 Ohio Communication Association Conference

Crisis in the Classroom: Public Relations and Bullying in Secondary and Post­Secondary Settings 103Location: FRH 314 Kent State University Chair/Respondent: Norma Jones, Ohio Northern Papers/Participants: University Crisis Communication in Ohio Schools. Candace C. Kaiser,

The University of Akron Cyberbullying: The Impact on Adolescent Connectedness to School. Joan R. Di Lillo, Youngstown State UniversityThe Prevalence of Bullying in Higher Education. John Massacci, Michael McGlone, Amanda Nacarato, Nicole Pachol, Joseph Polis,

Fool Me Once: Deception and Relationships

104Location: FRH 321 Wittenberg University Chair/Respondent: Stefne Lenzmeier Broz,

Papers/Participants: Deceptive Communication: The Complex Art of Transmitting MessagGrove City College es Intended to Foster False Beliefs and/or Conclusions Successfully. Michael R. Conder, Denison University It Wasn’t You: A Young Man Experiences Love, Deception, and Online Dating. Andrew Luftglass, Ashland University

Interpersonal Deception Theory Uncovered. Megan Wise,

7 | Page www.ohiocomm.org

2012 Ohio Communication Association Conference

8 | Page www.ohiocomm.org

2012 Ohio Communication Association Conference

5:00 ­ 6:00 p.m. PANEL/WORKSHOP SESSIONS

Tweet this, Like that: Social Media from the Pulpit to the Podium

Location:201 FRH 214 Marietta University Chair/Respondent: Liane Gray‐Starner,

Papers/Participants: Technology, Innovation, and DiffusYoungstown State Universityion: Analyzing the Use of Twitter among College Students. Zach Humphries, Alex Jerome, Anthony Melone, Richard Okello, Youngstown StateTechnology, Innovation, and Diffusion: Universities Using Faceb University ook. Peter Musselman, Christina O’Neill, Phylicia Simms, Joseph Verzilli,

The University of Akron Facebook and the Church: Using Social Media to Communicate Traditional *TopMessages. Christopher C. Keppler, Graduate Paper *

Isn’t That Novel? Utilizing Popular Culture Books to Approach Interpersonal Concepts 202 Location: FRH 312 Clark State Community College Chair/Respondent: Michelle B. Coleman, Youngstown State University Panelists: Youngstown State University Jaietta Jackson, Dorian L. Mermer,

The goal of this session is to expose audience members to the options of incorporating either popular culture novels or self‐improvement books into their lectures on interpersonal communication concepts and theories. Panel members will share several assignments which integrate these types of outside sources, thus enabling students to apply these concepts to their own interpersonal lives. This panel discussion is imperative to both faculty and also students for several reasons. Firstly, it allows faculty to enliven their courses with fresh, new assignments. Additionally, it allows students to see that interpersonal communication is omnipresent. Finally, students will learn prescriptions for healthy interpersonal relationships and perhaps make needed changes to the current relationships in their lives.

9 | Page www.ohiocomm.org

Great River Technologies

Great River Technologies | Phone: (800) 344-9043 | [email protected]

For more information about Great River Technologies and potential publishing opportunities, go here: http://www.greatrivertech.net/about.cfm

Great River Technologies | 4050 Westmark Drive | Dubuque, IA 52002 2012 Ohio Communication Association Conference

Medical Communication: An Interdisciplinary Approach

203 Location: FRH 314 Ashland University Chair/Respondent: Megan Wise, Ashland University Panelists: Ashland University Theodore A. Avtgis, Ashland University Daniel O’Rourke, Ashland University Deleasa Randall‐Griffiths, Pravin Rodrigues,

This panel outlines an interdisciplinary approach to a medical communication course. The course was designed to expose students to the emerging field of medical communication. This reflects the analysis and understanding of communication during the healing process with healthcare organizations and among all involved personnel and patients. Focused within the healthcare context, emphasis is placed on: communication theory and its application to the practice of medicine and allied health professions, rhetorical medicine and how messages impact patient and practitioner behaviors, narrative medicine and how messages impact both patient and provider, and intercultural and gender communication differences based on beliefs and attitudes toward healthcare and the healthcare system. Each panelist will detail their disciplinary approach to the field of medical communication and point to implications for future pedagogical and scholarly work. At the end of the panel the floor will be open for questions and discussion.

Service Learning Basics: Preparation, Execution, Evaluation

204 Location: FRH 321 Kent State University at Stark Workshop Facilitator: Lisa Waite,

Service learning can be an intimidating experience; however the rewards for faculty, students, and community are potentially immediate and lifelong. This session provides participants with a comprehensive path to teaching training and development in a (successfully proven) service‐learning context, complete with all materials to launch a full semester experience. This session shares key concepts of service learning to include (1) benefits and potential drawbacks, (2) proven strategies recognized by national level service learning organizations such as Campus Compact, American Association of Higher Education, Corporation for National Community Service, and the National Association for Experiential Education, (3) course development, implementation, and evaluation materials. 11 | Page www.ohiocomm.org

2012 Ohio Communication Association Conference

6:00 p.m. BREAK FOR DINNER ON YOUR OWN List of restaurant ideas provided in your registration packet

7:00 p.m. EVENING RECEPTION Pufferbelly Restaurant

Complimentary152 Franklin Ave. #A, Kent, OH Dessert Reception & Cash Bar

Sponsored by: GREAT RIVER TECHNOLOGIES

8:00 p.m. AWARDS CEREMONY Pufferbelly Restaurant Awards Presenter: , Ohio University at Zanesville

Tim Pollock, OCA Vice President 2011­2012

Ohio Communication Association Board Members

Executive Director: President:

Vice­President: Adam Earnheardt ImmediateSheida Shirvani Past President:

OCA Journal Editor:Tim Pollock OCA Assistant Journal Editor:Matthew J. Smith

Journal Business Manager:Stefne Lenzmeier Broz Communication Coordinator: Nicole Blau

Conference Coordinator: Vacant Awards Coordinator: Andrew Hunt

Northeast District Rep: Michelle B. Coleman Southwest District Rep:Jeff Tyus

Central District Rep: Erin E. Hollenbaugh Southeast District Rep: Myra Bozeman

Northwest District Rep:Theodore Avtgis Undergrad Student Reps: Liane Gray‐Starner

GraduateDavid Foster Student Reps: Donnell Peake & Tyler Hall

Regenia Spoerndle & Jaietta Jackson

Do YOU want to be a part of the OCA excitement? Run for a board position. Elections are Saturday at lunch.

12 | Page www.ohiocomm.org

2012 Ohio Communication Association Conference

Conference Schedule Saturday, October 6, 2012

8:00 a. m. Registration & Continental Breakfast

Franklin Hall (FRH) Continental Breakfast SponsoredAlumni Hall of Fame by: PEARSON

9:00 ­ 4:00 p.m. THE 1st OCA MEDIA COMPETITION & MEDIA FESTIVAL

FRH ‐ Carl E. Hirsch Media Convergence Lab Rm. 213 expanding

The Ohio Communication Association is to recognize the work and achievements of its members in broadcasting and electronic media. Join us as we unveil plans for an annual production competition and show a “sneak preview” of our Media Festival, which will premiere during the 2013 OCA Conference at Marietta College. Also take advantage of the opportunity to network with others who share an interest in media production. 9:00 ­ 4:00 p.m. GRADUATE SCHOOL FAIR & POSTER SESSION FRH 110

Poster Competition

During the poster session, judges will review posters in a variety of areas including construction of the poster, presentation skills, and the reseNichole Egbert arch presented. The top posteElizabethr will be recognized during the Graham OCA Business Meeting immediately following lunch. Thomas Wagner Poster judges are (Kent State University), (University of Akron), Posters Include: and (Xavier University) Ashland University

Caregivers of People with Alzheimer’s Disease. Christina Miadich, Kent State University at Stark Communication Theory Meets Journalism Practice: Birthing a Co‐Taught Course in Citizen Media. Mitch McKenney and Erin E. Hollenbaugh, Ohio University at Pickerington Diffusion of TOMS Shoes: One for One Movement. Teresa L. Speakman,

13 | Page www.ohiocomm.org

2012 Ohio Communication Association Conference

(posters continued)

Youngstown State University

Future of Journalism. Lee Murray, Ashland University

Have a Heart: Become an Organ Donor. Stephany Elgin, Ashland University Rejuvenating the Tradition of the Ashland YMCA. Christopher Manthey, Ashley VanGuilder, Chelsea Mayer, & Adena Seifert, The University of AkronTesting a Theory in a Day of Crisis: Diffusion of Information, New Technology, and the Chardon (Ohio) High School Shootings. Kathleen Endres & Val Pipps, Denison University

A Voice in the Back of my Head. Amanda DiMartini, 9:00 ­ 10:00 a.m. PANEL/WORKSHOP SESSIONS

Innovative Approaches to Teaching from a Small Communication Program 301 Location: FRH 214 Walsh University Chair: Mark C. Rogers, Kent State University at Stark Respondent: Lisa Waite, Walsh University Panelists: Walsh University Lee Horrisberger, James Parramore,

Like many universities, Walsh has become increasingly interested in improving instruction through the scholarship of teaching and learning. While we have found that research on teaching effectiveness supports many of the things we were already doing in terms of active learning, collaborative projects, and using the media as examples, we have been able to draw on that research to hone our methods and improve our teaching. Each of us will share some particular learning activities and teaching techniques, discussing our successes and our challenges. Our desired outcome is that the audience will come away with ideas on how to apply or adapt our techniques to their own teaching. We will include a packet of materials including some examples of the teaching materials we employ (syllabi, sample assignments, rubrics etc.) and a bibliography of the scholarship on teaching that supports our efforts.

14 | Page www.ohiocomm.org

2012 Ohio Communication Association Conference

Body and Voice: Actor Training in the Speech Classroom

Location:302 FRH 312 Columbus State Community College Workshop Facilitator: Frank A. Barnhart,

Speech delivery techniques include vocal variety, use of gestures, facial expression, and motivation. Actor training also emphasizes the same skill set. While Speech and Theatre are closely related disciplines, it is rare to implement actor training techniques into the speech curriculum. This workshop will present several exercises used by acting teachers to encourage stronger vocal and physical skills. Demonstrations and discussions will also be offered on how these same techniques can be transferred and utilized in the speech classroom. Sugar and Spice and All Things Nice: Women’s Roles in Society

Location:303 FRH 314 The University of Akron Wayne College Chair/Respondent: Amber L. Ferris,

Papers/Participants: Wittenberg University “The Hunger Games”: Katniss Everdeen, The All American Girl. Lauren Houser, Ohio University

The Macho Military. Megan Saunders and Lee Sienicki, Denison University

Nobody’s Perfect: A Perfectionist’s Story. Ariel S. Berk, Tools and Methods for Using Service­Learning Projects in the Undergraduate Classroom Location:304 FRH 321 Ohio University at Lancaster Facilitators: Ohio University at Lancaster Nicole Blau, Candice Thomas‐Maddox,

The goal of this panel is to deliver a short course on service‐learning projects in the undergraduate classroom. This short course is designed for instructors who teach undergraduate courses and would like to integrate application‐based projects into the curriculum. Specifically, this course will address barriers to using service‐learning projects and equip them with “tools” to assist in helping students understand the basics hands‐on work. Short course participants will receive sample service‐learning project assignments, and sample assessment tools. The short course facilitators have several years of combined experience integrating service‐learning projects in the college classroom.

15 | Page www.ohiocomm.org

2012 Ohio Communication Association Conference

10:10 ­ 11:10 a.m. PANEL/WORKSHOP SESSIONS

Past Presidents Panel

Location:401 FRH 214 Converting to Semesters: “Is There an App for That?" Wittenberg University Moderator: Matthew J. Smith, *OCA President 2008‐10 Kent State University Panelists: Jerry D. Feezel, Loriane County Community College *OCA {SPAO} President 1982 Nancy Kelley, Youngstown State University *OCA President 2000‐02 Jeffery Tyus, Ohio University at Zanesville *OCA President 2004‐06 Sheida Shirvani, *OCA President 2010‐12

The move this fall from quarter‐ to semester‐length terms for many of Ohio’s institutions of higher education promises to have far‐reaching impact on the way Communication curricula are structured and exercised across the state. This panel, composed of past and present leaders of the association, will examine several of the issues at stake, including the effects on students, curriculum structure, course content, personnel matters, and others. The panelists will engage the audience in taking their input and considering their concerns faced with this historic change. Who Am I? Varying Perspectives on Identity in the Family

Location:402 FRH 312 Youngstown State University Chair/Respondent: Jaietta Jackson,

Papers/Participants: Anything You Can Do I Can Do BeYoungstown Statetter: The Effects of Parental Fa University voritism on Sibling Communication. Shelby Cunningham, Sara Jackson, Jocelyn Steiner, Courtney Wolfcale, Denison University Absence of the Father, The Struggle of Identity. Dimonde Hale,

Denison UniversityYou’re Not Broken from This: An Autoethographic Account of a Young Woman’s Struggle Dealing with Childhood Sexual Abuse. Kati Weis,

16 | Page www.ohiocomm.org

2012 Ohio Communication Association Conference

Show Business: Using Film to Teach Principles of Organizational Communication Location:403 FRH 314 Kent State University Chair: Rekha Sharma, Stark State College Panelists: Kent State University James Belcher, Kent State University Amy Dalessandro, S. Roxanne Basel,

As a form of mass communication, film has the power to simultaneously entertain and educate audiences by illustrating ideas, creating macro‐level dialogues about ethics, and disseminating cultural narratives. Because film provides concrete examples of abstract principles and relationships, the medium is useful as an instructional tool. According to USA TodWall Street ay, the FBI has even recruited actor Michael Douglas—who portrayed a greedy corporate executive in the 1987 movie and its 2010 sequel—for a public service announcement about preventing securities and commodities fraud (Johnson, 2012). The activities in this panel utilize fiction and nonfiction films in innovative ways to introduce students to concepts and The Wizard oftheories related to organizational communication. The presenter Oz, Metropolis, Working Girl No End in Sight s will discuss ways to integrate popular and documentary cinema (e.g., , and ) into classroom lessons that will captivate students while clarifying aspects of communicating in business and professional environments. The panelists hope to spur discussion about the applications of these activities and their applicability to other areas of communication as well as provide attendees with ways to incorporate or adapt these activities to their own courses.

17 | Page www.ohiocomm.org

2012 Ohio Communication Association Conference

11:15 ­ 12:00 p.m. “THE IMPORTANCE OF APPLIED COMMUNICATION FRH 340 RESEARCH” KEYNOTE SPEAKER – ANDREW S RANCER, PH.D.

Andrew S. Rancer First Energy Interactive Auditorium

received his B.A. and M.A. in Communication Studies from Queens College of the City University of New York. He received his Ph.D., in Communication from Kent State University in 1979. He is Professor of Communication in the School of Communication at The University of Akron in Akron, Ohio. His research primarily focuses on the role of argumentative and verbally aggressive communication, and other personality and communication traits across a wide variety of contexts. Arguments, Aggression, and Conflict: New Directions in Theory andRancer is the co‐author of several books, including Research Organizational Communication: Strategies for Success Contemporary (2010) Routledge, Communication Theory Argumentative and Aggressive Communication (2010) Kendall‐Hunt, Communication Monographs (2009) Kendall‐Hunt, and Human Communication Research Communication Education (2006) SAGE. He has published reCommunication Quarterly Communicationfereed journal artic Research Reportsles in Humanpublications such as Communication Journal of Intercultural, Communication Research , Journal of Personality Assessment, , , , the Encyclopedia of Human Relationships, and the Encyclopedia of Communication, among other publications. His research on aggressive Theory communication is featured in the SAGE (2009), and the SAGE (2009).

His primary teaching responsibilities include communication research, communication theory, nonverbal communication, training methods in communication, persuasion, and communication and personality to both undergraduate and graduate students. In 2011, he received the Distinguished Alumni Award from the School of Communication Studies at Kent State University.

18 | Page www.ohiocomm.org

2012 Ohio Communication Association Conference

12:15 ­ 1:30 p.m. LUNCH, BUSINESS MEETING, and ELECTIONS

Rockwell Hall Atrium Co­Sponsored by: COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION & INFORMATION at KENT STATE UNIVERSITY

1:45 ­ 2:45 p.m. PANEL/WORKSHOP SESSIONS

G.I.F.T.S. Session Great Ideas For Teaching Students Location:501 FRH 214 Ohio University at Zanesville Chair: Tim Pollock, Franklin University Participants: Corporate Blogs: Analysis and Authoring. Brenda Jones, Marietta University TM Engaging the Millennial : Using SurveyMonkey in the Basic Course. Liane Gray‐Starner, Kent State University Point of Reference: Cooperative Group Learning about MLA and APA. Carol A. Savery, Stark State College The Sound of a Generation: Creating Aural and Visual Collaborative Essays. Jennifer M. Cunningham, Kent State University STARS in the Classroom: Involving and Integrating. Jerry D. Feezel,

19 | Page www.ohiocomm.org

2012 Ohio Communication Association Conference

20 | Page www.ohiocomm.org

2012 Ohio Communication Association Conference

Using New Technologies to Enhance Student Learning

502 Location: FRH 312 Ashland University Chair: David McCoy, Youngstown State University Respondent: Jeffery Tyus, Ashland University Panelists: Kent State University David McCoy, Kent State University Gordon (Joe) Murray, Paul Haridakis,

This panel presentation will detail the aesthetic, technical and contextual aspects of designing, implementing and evaluating multimodal technologies as essential components for mass communication courses. New learning technologies, such as e‐books, blogs and social media, provide impactful learning tools that greatly assist the learning environment for higher education students. Various techniques will be explored that provide useful guides for faculty who want to teach students with active and creative technologies. Using Film in Various Communication Classes: Incorporating Multi­ media to Establish More Effective Communication Elements and 503 Location: Understanding by Means of “Edutainment” FRH 314

Kent State University Chair: Adam Bickel, Kent State University Panelists: Kent State University Amy Dalessandro, Bowling Green State University Rekha Sharma, Nicole Reamer,

It is all too often we teach our students theories of communication and other components that are essential aspects of our discipline and we feel our points have not been correctly absorbed. The presenters in this panel would like to show how multimedia, specifically films, could be a useful tool in our educational tutorials. It is not surprising these days that our students these days not only want educated but entertained. The following activities are a way of incorporating entertainment into the classroom while still holding the core values of communication education. We like to call it “edutainment” and the activities in this proposed panel are examples of how this idea can be incorporated into a variety of communication classes. 21 | Page www.ohiocomm.org

2012 Ohio Communication Association Conference

Ventures in Data Collection: Discussing the Merits and Challenges of Utilizing Social Media Samples Location:504 FRH 321 The University of Akron Wayne College Chair: Amber L. Ferris, Youngstown State University Respondent: Adam Earnheardt, The University of Akron Wayne College Panelists: Stark State College Amber L. Ferris, Youngstown State University James Belcher, Kent State University at Stark Rebecca Curnalia, Erin E. Hollenbaugh,

Creating on‐line surveys and distributing them via social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter is a growing trend in communication research. Due to the mass diffusion of social network sites, data collection via this technology is becoming more appealing. This panel will utilize a round‐table format where each participant will discuss their trials and tribulations associated with social media data collection. This topic is relevant to any researcher that may be contemplating utilizing social media to gather participants. The goals of this panel are to discuss important issues such as publishing studies where social media methods were used, population and generalizability limitations, access to unique populations, and the types of research that are appropriate for using this new technology. 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. PANEL/WORKSHOP SESSIONS

Shake Your Groupthink: Creative Teaching Ideas for Group Presentations in the Basic Course and Beyond Location:601 FRH 214 Kent State University Chair/Respondent: Rekha Sharma, Kent State University Panelists: Kent State University Rekha Sharma, Kent State University Amy Dalessandro, Kent State University Jenny Rosenberg, Kent State University Phillip R. Reed, Kent State University Krishnamurti Murniadi, Adam Bickel,

22 | Page www.ohiocomm.org

2012 Ohio Communication Association Conference

601 con’t)

( A variety of communication courses involve collaborative work in the form of small group projects and presentations. However, many of those assignments simply allow students to divide the workload for individual completion and last‐minute compilation without really pushing students to work creatively as a team or think about outcomes of communication. Consequently, students often fail to learn important principles of conflict resolution, time management, leadership, or innovative problem‐solving. The activities presented in this panel force students to move out of their comfort zones by challenging them to confront various perspectives on issues, generate and develop ideas and arguments, and refine methods of communicating informative and persuasive messages. Additionally, these activities help bridge public speaking skills with other areas of communication scholarship (e.g., mass/mediated, health, rhetorical, and political communication), introducing students to a wide range of disciplines within the field. Panelists will discuss ways to implement these activities in the basic course as well as adapt or extend them for use in other communication courses. Rituals, Artifacts, Anthems, and Architect: How Media Affects People

Location:602 FRH 312 Kent State University Chair/Respondent: Maja Bajac‐Carter,

Papers/Participants: Grove City College Daniel Libeskind’s Jewish Museum Berlin: Raw, Risky, Emotional, and Radical in “Between the Lines”. Jayni Juedes Reed, Suny Oswego

A Ritual in Perspective. Gabor Hardy, Kent State University Music Anthems: Two Step Flow and Uses and Gratifications. Jaietta Jackson, Kent State University Memorializing Capitalism: An Examination of the National September 11 Memorial. Andrea L. Mitchell, Ventures in Communication: Mentoring Graduate Student Success

Location:603 FRH 314 Kent State University Workshop Chair: Jerry D. Feezel, Ohio University at Zanesville Respondent: Sheida Shirvani,

23 | Page www.ohiocomm.org

2012 Ohio Communication Association Conference

(603 con’t) Kent State University Facilitators: Kent State University Molly Taggart, Kent State University Margaret Garmon, Carol Savery,

OCA has been increasingly involving graduate students in the Association. The three graduate students on this panel are experienced in mentoring other students. The Chair has been the Director of the ONTAP orientation at Kent but also involved in national conferences and research on mentoring graduate students. A major goal of the session is to provide from our experience innovative strategies for graduate study success. Undergraduates looking to grad school, grad students and faculty advisors should leave the session with ideas about how to complete their own study and mentor others. Self­Esteem and Support: The Evolution and the Balance of Social Networking Location:604 FRH 321 The University of Akron Chair: Elizabeth E. Graham, Youngstown State University Respondent: Dorian L. Mermer,

Papers/Participants: Facebook Motives, Activity, and Self‐Esteem: An Exploratory StuKent State Universitydy. Erin E. at Stark Hollenbaugh, Steven Androsoff, Matt Bilinovich, Jaclyn Kincaid, Chris Mason, Daryus Mullins, Megan Snyder, Joshua Pleasant,

YoungstownThe Evolution of Social Networki State University* ng: The Impact on Face‐to‐Face Interactions. Michele Cameneti, Sarah Chill, Stephen Tofil, Larry Sussman, Francesca Zito,

The University of Akron Using Emerging Technology to Change Cultural Understandings of Cancer. Kathleen Stansberry,

Understanding the Wired WorkplacCleveland State Universitye: The Effects of Job Character istics on Employees’ Personal Online Communication at Work. *TopGuowei Jian, Undergraduate Paper

24 | Page www.ohiocomm.org

2012 Ohio Communication Association Conference

4:05 p.m. CONFERENCE DRAWING

FRH ‐ Alumni Hall of Fame DON’T LEAVE YET!!!! Win great prizes!

THANK YOU!

Thank you to our paper and panel reviewers, Specialpanel chairs/respondents, and poster judges. thanks to the following groups and individuals who made the conference possible:

∗

∗ Our sponsors: Great River Technologies, Kendall/Hunt, and Pearson ∗ Kent State University, School of Communication Studies, graduate and undergraduate ∗ student volunteers The Entire OCA Executive Board ∗ The following individuals at KSU: ∗ ∗ Stanley Wearden, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Communication and Information Paul Haridakis, Ph.D., Director of the School of Communication and Information ∗ Thor Wasbotten, Director, and Jeff Fruit, Past Director of the School of Journalism and Mass Communication ∗ Jennifer Kramer, Director of Public Relations and Marketing Communications, ∗ CCI Margaret Garmon, School of Communication Studies Kent State University at Stark’s Office of External Affairs

- SAVE THE DATE - October 4 ­ 5, 2013 77th Annual OCA Conference at Marietta University Marietta, OH

25 | Page www.ohiocomm.org

2012 Ohio Communication Association Conference

FRANKLIN HALL BUILDING GUIDE

26 | Page www.ohiocomm.org

2012 Ohio Communication Association Conference

27 | Page www.ohiocomm.org

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

Lincoln Building

E. Main St. To Kent State Airport, To Ravenna Downtown Kent and S. R. 59 Moulton M S.R. 261 to S.R. 43 Kent State University Rock Williamson usic and Speech Center A Downtown Gallery Museum Parking To Centennial Research Park A ldg. Parking Rockwell To Kent State University Golf Course r Terrace Alumni (Kent State Center University Museum) Annex Women’s To Ferrara and Page Golf Training and Learning Cente Center Hilltop Dr. White

Lowry Baumgardner Nixs To Lincoln B Roe Green Circle Horning Rd.

o Center B Fleming n B College Ave. Merrill Circle Parking Administrative Franklin Cartwright Theatre Dr. Vince Services Bldg. n Music and Speech Engleman Verder t A Parking Lot McGilvrey Tennis ve Merrill Circle tchie . Kent Ri Courts Dunbar nex Commons Prentice Chiarucci Dr. S. Lincoln St. Stockdale Art An C May 4 Site and Memorial CC-C C May 4 Visitors Center CC-F Summit St. n h CC-A E. Su s Van Art 70, Jackson Dr. Coh Deusen Victory Bell May 4, 19 CC-D mm Jewi arkers Student M it St Center CC-B CC-E Taylor s Centennial Court es Stopher Koonce n on Johnson Cunningham Dr. ti Loop Rd. ra Busi . D st r D Terrace Dr. i

n D Tri-Towers

. mi Gym y Ad Olson a Wright

Lake Annex w

d i

University M Leebrick Bo Korb Leebrick Dr. Janik Dr. wm Satterfield an Esplanade Memorial Athletic and Petrarca Dr. Convocation Center East Campus Horning Rd. E Dr. E lliams Fletcher Chilled Water Plant s Wi Kent mic R Student ra isman Dr. Lab Center Ce Manchester Clark

Visitor Kiv Eastway a Risman Center McDowell Parking Plaza Allyn

Lot closed Parking Senhauser Dr. Beall F University F Schwartz Summer 2012 Library Center Admissions Parking DeWeese Harbourt Clement Cir. Health Center Eastway Dr. Van Campen Heer Cunningham Williams Cunningham A Parking Addition ll Weather G Tr Ice G Smith ac k Faci Arena Science lity Research S. Lincoln St. Parking Rhodes Rd.

Fraternity Cir. Ice Arena Parking Mathematics Henderson Parking Research and Computer Building Sciences Johnston Dr.

H . Science H

d Parking Parking Child Development

R Sciences Center

s Area

i University Foundation r

r and Institutional o Liquid Crystal

Advancement Materials M Parking Stewart I Power Plant Parking I W est Campus Center Dr. Parking Ted Boyd Dr. E. Summ Kent State it St. NASA Parking Observatory Murphy Mellis Field J The University Esplanade J joins up with the Bowman St. Portage to create a The Portage Student Recreation and Loop Rd. WKSU-FM Wellness Center Broadcast pedestrian pathway that Center extends from Dix Stadium Zoeller Field East Campus Center Dr. To Dix Stadium to Hilltop Drive. To Route 261 Allerton St. University Facilities Parking To Field House Se Management K ibe Field House K To Murphy Mellis Field r ling Free Trailhead Dr. Dix Stadium Stadium

Allerton Apartments Parking

.

d

R

Summit East g

Parking n

L i L n

The Art and Margaret Herrick r o

S.R. 261 Memorial Aquatic Ecology E. Summit St. H Women’s Research Facility (AERF) Softball Field

Campus Center Dr. to S.R. 261 M Olga Mural Field M at Schoonover Stadium and Intramural Fields

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Kent State University, Kent State and KSU are registered trademarks and may not be used without permission. Kent State University, an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a diverse workforce.