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CURRICULUM VITAE
Shawn C. Starcher [email protected]
Office: Home: College of Communication and Information 5416 Villarose Ave NW Kent State University Massillon, OH 44647 P.O. Box 5190, Cell: (330) 592-1420 Kent, OH 44242
Education
PhD. Kent State University (Expected completion 2018) Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey T. Child Major Emphases: Interpersonal/Family Communication and Quantitative Research Methods Minor Emphasis: Health communication
M. A. University of Akron, Communication 2013 Advisor: Dr. Elizabeth E. Graham Research focus: Interpersonal and Family communication
B. A. University of Akron¸ Mass-Media Communication 2003 Distinction: Magna cum laude
Professional Academic Experience
Editorial Assistant February 2017- present Journal of Family Communication
Graduate Teaching and Research Assistant August 2014 – present Kent State University
Hybrid Public Speaking Module Developer and Facilitator May 2014 – August 2014 University of Akron
Assistant Lecture and Communication Test Prep Instructor May 2013 – July 2014 University of Akron,
Adjunct Faculty January 2012 – May 2014 Stark State College
Developmental Math Testing Center Proctor January 2011, August 2013 Stark State College Shawn C. Starcher - 2
Graduate Teaching Assistant January 2012 – May 2013 University of Akron
Professional Non-Academic Experience
On-Air Broadcaster and Producer 2000-2004 WKNR
Sports Director 2002-2003 University of Akron – WZIP
Newspaper Sports Reporter/Columnist 2002-2003 University of Akron – Buchtelite News
Teaching Experience
Courses taught
Effective Public Speaking
Introduction to Public Speaking (large lecture and small lecture) (Large and small lecture formats)
Interpersonal Communication (Large and small lecture formats)
Introduction to Human Communication
Communication in Small Groups and Teams
Intercultural Communication
Scholarship and Research
Starcher, S. C. (2017). Family communication. In J.D. Ponder (Ed.), Foundations of Communication. Indianapolis, IN: Fountainhead Press.
Starcher, S. (submitted). Privacy management and mental illness: How mobile apps may lead to more dialogue. Paper presentation at the annual meeting of the National Communication Association, Dallas, TX.
Starcher, S. C., & Humphries, Z. (submitted). Masculinity and mental illness: When privacy comes into play. Panel presentation at the annual meeting of the Ohio Communication Association, Columbus, OH. Shawn C. Starcher - 3
Starcher, S. C. (submitted). Expanding Communication Privacy Management theory: Time is of the essence. Panel presentation at the annual meeting of the National Communication Association, Dallas, TX.
Child, J. T., Egbert, N., Lin, M., Starcher, S., & Savery, C. (submitted). Proactive planning: Age- related discussions between older adults and loved ones. Panel presentation at the annual meeting of the National Communication Association, Dallas, TX.
Child, J. T., Egbert, N., Lin, M., Starcher, S., & Savery, C. (2017). Proactive planning: Age-related discussions between older adults and loved ones. Manuscript submitted for publication.
Starcher, S. C. (2017). Depression in the family environment: Managing the boundaries of privacy. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Eastern Communication Association, Boston, MA.
North, C., Starcher, S., Young, L. B., Smith, J., & Wilborn, K. (2017). Creating stigma free environments: Communicating about and through mental health. Division Spotlight Panel presentation at the annual meeting of the Central States Communication Association, Minneapolis, MN.
Kerber, A., Kuznekoff, J., Starcher, S., & Iaccheri, A. (2017). Perspectives on activity trackers: Creating “health” through mobile devices. Panel presentation at the annual meeting of the Central States Communication Association, Minneapolis, MN.
Starcher, S. C. (2017). Family communication. In H. Walter & E. Graham (Eds.), Converging contexts across conversations: An introduction to communication (pp. 81-102). Cleveland, OH: August Learning Solutions.
Starcher, S. C. (2016). Marvel reviews: Civil War – A Marvel Comics event, The Popular Culture Studies Journal, 4(1-2), 416-419.
Starcher, S. C., Bosley, T., & Humphries, Z. (2016). Things I wish I would have known….before I applied for a doctoral program. Panel presentation at the annual meeting of the Ohio Communication Association. Ashland, Ohio.
Feezel, J. D., Starcher, S.C., & Leedy, K. (2016). The Ohio Communication Association: 80 years and counting. Panel presentation at the annual meeting of the Ohio Communication Association. Ashland, Ohio.
Starcher, S. C., Contreras, J., Rodriquez-Soto, I., & Lucas, R. (2016). Gender portrayals in Star Wars: A panel discussion. Panel presentation at The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio.
Starcher, S. C. (2016). Depression: Keeping it in the family. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Kent State University Graduate Symposium, Kent, Ohio.
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Child, J. T., & Starcher, S. C. (2016). Fuzzy Facebook privacy boundaries: Exploring mediated lurking, vague-booking, and Facebook privacy management. Computers in Human Behavior, 54, 483-490.
Child, J. T., & Starcher, S. C. (2015, October). Exploring the role of mediated communication in understanding the types of privacy breakdowns experienced between friends. Paper presented at the meeting of the Amsterdam Privacy Conference, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Starcher, S. C. (2015). Family communication. In H. Walter & E. Graham (Eds.), Introduction to communication: Converging conversations across contexts (pp. 104-131). Plymouth, MI: Hayden McNeil
Ferris, A. L., Starcher, S. C., Strukel, D. M., & Blau, N. (2015). Workshop on building, maintaining, and facilitating student groups on campus. Panel presentation at the annual meeting of the Ohio Communication Association. Dayton, Ohio.
Child, J. T., & Starcher, S. C. (2015). Facebook privacy boundaries: Exploring mediated lurking, vague-booking, and Facebook privacy management. Panel presentation at the annual meeting of the National Communication Association. Las Vegas, Nevada.
Starcher, S. C. (2015, April). Aging gracefully beneath the cape and cowl: Reflections on the future of the comic book industry. Panel presentation at the annual meeting of the Eastern Communication Association. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Starcher, S. C. (2015). Memorable messages from fathers to children through sports: Perspectives from sons and daughters. Communication Quarterly, 63(2), 204-220.
Starcher, S. C. (2014, April). The New 52. Panel presentation at the annual meeting of the Eastern Communication Association, Providence, Rhode Island.
Starcher, S. C. (2014, April). Memorable messages from fathers to children through sports: Perspectives from sons and daughters. Panel presentation at the annual meeting of the Eastern Communication Association, Providence, Rhode Island.
Starcher, S. C. (2013, November). The religious rhetoric of the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union. Panel presentation at the annual meeting of the National Communication Association, Washington D.C.
Bowman, B., Cronn-Mills, D., Drumheller, K., Kopfman, J., Michael-Wharton, P., Nicodemus, D., Robinson, R. & Starcher, S.C. (2012, November). iPads in the classroom: “We’ve got an app for that!” Panel presentation at the annual meeting of the National Communication Association, Orlando, FL.
Professional Service
Service to the Discipline Shawn C. Starcher - 5
Journal of Family Communication
2017-2018 Editorial Assistant
National Communication Association
2013-2015 Mass Communication Interest Group paper reviewer
Central States Communication Association
2017 Interpersonal and Small Group Communication Interest Group panel chair
2018 Health Communication Interest Group Secretary
Eastern Communication Association
2017-2018 Diversity and Inclusion Task Force
2017 Health Communication Interest Group panel respondent
2017 Interpersonal Communication Division Interest Group panel respondent
2017 Interpersonal Communication Interest Group panel chair
2017 Interpersonal Communication Division Interest Group paper reviewer
2017 Media Communication Division Interest Group panel respondent
2016-2018 Health Communication Interest Group Representative to Executive Council
2017 Health Communication Division Interest Group paper reviewer
2017 Health Communication Division Interest Group panel respondent
2017 Mass Communication Interest Group paper reviewer
2016 Community College Division Interest Group paper reviewer
2016 Health Communication Interest Group panel respondent
2016 Health Communication Division Interest Group paper reviewer
2016 Interpersonal Communication Division Interest Group paper reviewer
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2016 Mass Communication Interest Group paper reviewer
2015 Mass Communication Interest Group panel respondent
2015 Mass Communication Interest Group panel chair
2015 Mass Communication Interest Group paper reviewer
2014 Community College Interest Group paper reviewer
2014-2016 Community College Interest Group Secretary
2014 Mass Communication Interest Group paper reviewer
2013 Mass Communication Interest Group paper reviewer
2013 Community College Interest Group paper reviewer
Ohio Communication Association
2015-2017 Archival Assistant
2015-2017 Central Representative
2014-2016 Graduate Student Representative
2016 Conference panel chair
2016 Conference panel respondent
2015 Conference paper reviewer
2014 Conference paper reviewer
2013 Conference paper reviewer
Service to the University
Kent State University
Successful submission of the Communication in Small Groups and Teams - Transfer Assurance Guide agreement through the Ohio Department of Higher Education
Student Grievance Committee member (2016)
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Director Search Committee member (2015-2016)
Graduate Student Alternate Senator (2015-2016)
Graduate Student Services Research Award Committee (2014-2015)
Communication Graduate Student Association President (2015-2016)
Communication Graduate Student Association Research and Information Chair (2015-2016)
Communication Graduate Student Association Member (2014-2017)
University of Akron
University of Akron Student Innovation Symposium (UASIS) moderator (2013-2014)
Certifications
2016 Kent State University Safe Space Ally (LGBTQ)
2012 Certified by the Office of Disability at The University of Akron to assist students with their coursework as a note taker
2009 Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) – Network+
2008 Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) – A+ Technician
Honors and Awards
National Communication Association Doctoral Honors Seminar July 2017 Bowling Green State University
Recipient of the Most Outstanding Doctoral Student Research Award April 2017 Kent State University
Recipient of the Doctoral Student Award for Teaching April 2016 Kent State University
Recipient of the James Mignerey Collegiality Award April 2016 Kent State University
Service Award for the Communication Graduate Student Association President April 2016 Kent State University
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Service Award for the Communication Graduate Student Association Research and Information Chair April 2016 Kent State University
Recipient of the James Mignerey Collegiality Award April 2015 Kent State University
Dean’s List - University of Akron 1999 – 2003 University of Akron
National Honor Key Society 2003
Professional Affiliations
2016- Present Central States Communication Association
2013- Present Eastern Communication Association
2012-Present Ohio Communication Association
2011-Present National Communication Association