Curriculum Vitae
Ulla (Bunz) Sypher
February 10, 2020
General Information
University address: Communication College of Communication and Information 296 Champions Way, Suite #C3100 Florida State University Tallahassee, Florida 32306-2664
E-mail address: [email protected]
Web site: https://directory.cci.fsu.edu/ulla-sypher/
Professional Preparation
2011 Master of Science, Florida State University. Major: Geography (emphasis on social science applications of Geographic Information Systems).
2002 Doctor of Philosophy, University Of Kansas. Major: Communication (emphases on Communication Technology and on Organizational Communication).
Bunz, U. (2002). Usability and gratifications: Effective website communication through a user-centered website analysis model. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, University Of Kansas.
1999 Coursework, University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. Major: Communication.
1998 Master of Arts, University Of South Alabama. Major: Communication.
Bunz, U. (1998). An international communications perspective on professional Internet usage: A survey of public relations practitioners' usage of the Internet in Australia, Belgium, France, Germany, [...]. Unpublished master's thesis, University Of South Alabama.
1997 Bachelor of Arts, University Of South Alabama. Major: Communication.
1992 1992-1995 Coursework, Westfaelische Wilhelms Universitaet, Münster, Germany. Major: Communication.
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Nondegree Education and Training
2019–2021 Training on the Use of Human Subjects in Research, Florida State University.
2018 Training on Cybersecurity, Florida State University.
2018 Training on Sexual Harassment and Title IX, Florida State University.
2014 Administrative Leadership Workshop, Florida State University.
2014 Certificate of Completion, Security Awareness Training, Florida State University.
2013 Training on "Records 101" sponsored by the Office of Admissions, Florida State University.
2013 Training on "Records 201" sponsored by the Office of Admissions, Florida State University.
2012 Training on "Advanced Curriculum Management" and Laboratory sponsored by the Office of Admissions, Florida State University.
2012 Training on "Student 101" sponsored by the Office of Admissions, Florida State University.
2012 Training on "Curriculum Management Basics" and Laboratory sponsored by the Office of Admissions, Florida State University.
2012 Workshop on "Leadership can be learned" sponsored by the Center for Leadership, Florida State University.
2012 Workshop on "Crafting Proposals for National Fellowships" sponsored by the Office of Graduate Fellowships and Awards, Florida State University.
2012 Workshop for Department Chairs sponsored by the Institute for Academic Leadership, Florida State University.
2007 Workshop on "Increasing student engagement in large classrooms" sponsored by the Center for Teaching Excellence, Florida State University.
2007 Workshop on "Multiple choice tests: Assessing critical thinking skills" sponsored by the Center for Teaching Excellence, Florida State University.
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2007 Workshop on "Virtual realities: New technologies for learning" sponsored by the Center for Teaching Excellence, Florida State University.
2006 Workshop on "Podcasting" sponsored by the Center for Teaching Excellence, Florida State University.
2006 Workshop on "Rubrics" sponsored by the Center for Teaching Excellence, Florida State University.
2005 Workshop on "Testing and Assessment" which covered clicker technology, item analysis, critical thinking assessment, and one-minute papers, Rutgers University.
2004 One-week workshop "GIS and Spatial Modeling for Use in Undergraduate Education" at Ohio State University. The workshop was part of the NSF-funded Spatial Perspectives on Analysis for Curriculum Enhancement initiatives by the Center for Spatially Integrated Social Sciences. Acceptance for participation in the workshop was competitive.
2003 As a non-degree undergraduate student, completed the 4-credit course "Principles of Cartography" in the Department of Geography, Rutgers University.
Professional Experience
2008–present Associate Professor, Communication, Florida State University.
2011–2016 Associate Director, School of Communication, Florida State University.
2011–2016 Associate Director, Florida State University. (List of duties continued).
2013–2014 Interim Director, School of Communication, Florida State University. Duties include the ones listed below plus the ones listed under Associate Director.
2013–2014 Interim Director, Florida State University. (List of duties continued).
2005–2008 Assistant Professor, Communication, Florida State University.
2002–2005 Assistant Professor, Communication, Rutgers University.
1998–2002 Graduate Teaching Assistant, Communication Studies, University of Kansas.
1997–1998 Graduate Research Assistant, Communication, University of South Alabama.
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Language Proficiency
French - intermediate in speaking, reading, and writing. German - native in speaking, reading, and writing. Spanish - rudimentary in speaking, reading, and writing.
Visiting Professorship(s)
2007 Resident Faculty, Communication, Consortium International, Paderno del Grappa, Italy.
2006 Resident Faculty, Communication, Consortium International, Paderno del Grappa, Italy.
Honors, Awards, and Prizes
Nomination for Outstanding Graduate Faculty Mentor Award, Florida State University (2018). Honorable Mention in Online Teaching, Office of Distance Learning, FSU (2016). ($500). Top Book Award (Edited edition), National Communication Association, Apprehension and Competence division (2016). CCI Leadership Board Distinguished Faculty Award, College of Communication and Information Leadership Board (2014). Debut Paper, 2nd place, Annual convention of the Broadcasters Education Association (2013). Developing Scholar Award (Assistant Professor level), College of Communication, Florida State University (2006). Top Paper, International Communication Association, Communication Technology Division (2006). SPACE Instructional Development Award, Spatial Perspectives on Analysis for Curriculum Enhancement, Center for Spatially Integrated Social Sciences, University of California, Santa Barbara (2005). ($1,000). Kim Giffin Research Award, Awarded to the Top Graduate Student Researcher, Communication Studies, University of Kansas (2002). Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant, Graduate School, University of Kansas (2001). Sene and Louelle Carlile Scholarship, Awarded for Outstanding Graduate Student Support, Department of Communication, University of Kansas (2001). ($500). Graduate Teaching Assistant Award, Instructional Development Division, Southern States Communication Association (1999). Top Four Paper, Southern States Communication Association, Public Relations Division (1999). Departmental Nomination for "Best Master's Thesis", Department of Communication, University of South Alabama (1998). President's List, University of South Alabama (1997). Dean's List, University of South Alabama (1996). President's List, University of South Alabama (1996). President's List, University of South Alabama (1995).
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Fellowship(s)
Instructional Technology Teaching Fellow of the Teaching Excellence Center, Rutgers University (2004–2005). Summer Writing Fellowship, Pew Internet & American Life Project (2002).
Current Membership in Professional Organizations
Association of Internet Researchers Golden Key National Honor Society (1996) Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi (1997) International Communication Association International Honor Society Phi Beta Delta (1997) National Communication Association Southern States Communication Association (1997-2006)
Teaching
For Master's Committee Member listings, students listed without a thesis title were non-thesis (course-work only) students, supervised by a standing committee of three. The vita-entry system does not provide a separate category for these students.
Courses Taught
Communication Internship (COM4945) New Communication Technology and Contemporary Society (COM3332) Introduction to the Mass Media (MMC2000) Data Analysis in Communication Science (COM5331) Digital Games (COM6403) Directed Individual Study (COM5906) Preparation for the Preliminary Examination (COM6900) Communication Activities (COM3950) Directed Individual Study (COM4905) Public Relations Internship (PUR4940) Competitive Intercollegiate Forensics (SPC3593) Desktop Multimedia (COM4470) Contemporary Human Communication (SPC3210) Honors Work (COM4909) Communication and Change: The Diffusion of Innovations (online version) (MMC4300) Diffusion of Innovations (MMC4300) Media Effects Readings (COM5906) Public Speaking (SPC2608) Innovation & Ethics (COM3930)
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Fundamentals of Speech (SPC1017) Interracial/Intercultural Communication (SPC4710) Communication Residency (COM5946) New Communication Technology: Theory and Research (RTV5253) Special Topics in Geography (GEO4930) Cybergeography (COM4930) Cybergeography (GEO4930) Communication, Social Change & Technology (COM4930) Communication, Social Change & Technology (COM6400) Information Systems and Communication (COM 347) Mediated Communication in Society (COM 432) Communication and Social Change (COM 446) Mediated Communication in Organizations (COM 512) Special section: Virtual Teams (Inter-university course with Dr. Joe Walther, then at Cornell University) (COM 432) Introduction to Organizational Communication (COM 310) New Communication Technologies (undergraduate course) (COM 620) Effective Internet Communication (COM 300) Computer Literacy in Communication Studies (COM 300) Public Speaking (COM 130) Special section: Virtual Teams (Inter-university course with Dr. Joe Walther, then at Rensselaer Polytechnic University; undergraduate course) (COM 560)
New Course Development
Digital Games (2015) Communication and Change: The Diffusion of Innovations (online version) (2013) Innovation & Ethics (2013) Cybergeography (2010) Communication, Social Change & Technology (2007)
Curriculum Development
Member, curriculum review Integrated Marketing Communication master's program (2017) Member, curriculum review Media and Communication Studies bachelor's program (2017) Member, curriculum review Media Communication Studies master's program (2017)
Management of Multiple Course Sections
New Communication Technology (COM 3332)
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Doctoral Committee Chair
Andayani, N. M., doctoral candidate. Student left program in 2018 due to family reasons.
Doctoral Committee Cochair
Rowlett, J., doctoral candidate. Snap it Together: Exploring the Role of Snapchat Live Stories in the Collective Identity and Action of Offline Communities. [with Dr. Summer Harlow; dissertation defended 12/2018] Huse, Laura-Kate, doctoral student. Developing a community-based participatory research (CBPR) and interactive intervention in Appalachia. [with Dr. Jessica Wendorf Muhamad]
Doctoral Committee Member
Bodkin, L. E., graduate. (2016). [Stepped down from committee in 2016 after prelims were completed] Ji, Q., graduate. (2015). Watching with Virtual Crowds: The Popularity, Motivation, and Effect of Live Posting During Entertainment TV Viewing. Clark, J. S., graduate. (2014). The Construction of "Nature" in the Virtual World "Second Life". [Passed with distinction] Kim, J., graduate. (2013). Sadness, Rumination, Reflection and Preference for Sad Dramas. Nair, S., graduate. (2012). ICTs and Economic Empowerment of Women: Evaluation of SEWA's ICT Activities. Rutledge, R., graduate. (2009). Iraqi Insurgents' Use of YouTube as a Strategic Communication Tool: An Exploratory Content Analysis. Carlton, K. A., doctoral candidate. [Prelim exams passed; student decided not to finish program in 2013] Seibert, J., doctoral student. TBD. [Prelim exams in Sep/Oct 2018] Looney, E. C., doctoral student. [Student left the university in 2015] McNease, K., doctoral student. [On student's committee 2012-2014]
Doctoral Committee University Representative
Chauhan, A., graduate. (2017). Using Social Network Analysis (SNA) Feedback to Explore Patterns of Participation and Interaction in Online Discussions. (Educational Psychology and Learning Systems). Heeter, P. A., graduate. (2014). The Sequential Analysis of Collaborative Writing and Editing Processes in Wikis. (Educational Psychology and Learning Systems). Beardsley, J., doctoral candidate. Preliminary exams passed October 2013. (English). Mosley, M., doctoral student. [Family & Child Sciences] Shafer, J., doctoral student. [Family & Child Sciences]
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Master's Committee Chair
Minucci, A., graduate. (2017). The Social Connection: Exploring Fandom, Celebrity, and Charitable Donations on YouTube. [Stepped down as chair in April 2016. Became chair again in May 2017. Thesis not completed due to chronic health issues] Agboola, T. C., graduate. (2013). Effects of Information Technology on Organizational Communication: A Case Study of a Selected Healthcare Organization. Sumler, S., student. Analysis of the Representation of the Trans Community in Video Game Characters and the Perception of Gamers.
Master's Committee Cochair
Scholz, K., graduate. (2018). Gender Identity and Engagement in Health Behaviors. [with Dr. Russell Clayton] Zhao, W., graduate. (2015). Corporate Social Responsibility in Energy Industry: A Content Analysis of Leading Energy Companies Website. [with Dr. Jaejin Lee]
Master's Committee Member
Wang, X., graduate. (2016). Ciklin, M. A., graduate. (2015). Ling, Z., graduate. (2015). Burton, G., graduate. (2015). Cannon, A. J., graduate. (2015). Dai, J., graduate. (2015). Huang, W., graduate. (2015). Nensey, Z. H., graduate. (2015). Pana, P. A., graduate. (2015). Tanca, J. L., graduate. (2015). Finding Love the 'Write' Way. Wan, H., graduate. (2015). Bonnevier, K. R., graduate. (2014). Cooley, S. A. L., graduate. (2014). Buckler, A. R., graduate. (2013). Pecora, K. E., graduate. (2013). Cook, N. T., graduate. (2013). Hudson, A. J., graduate. (2013). Patel, P. P., graduate. (2013). Reindl, L. B., graduate. (2013). Wang, Z., graduate. (2012). Does 'leftover' matter: A study of females' self-disclosure on one Chinese online dating website. Claire, C., graduate. (2012). Chen, Y., graduate. (2012). Cole, D. C., graduate. (2012).
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Delossantos, A., graduate. (2012). Humburg, C. N., graduate. (2012). Levins, R. E., graduate. (2012). Maddock, D. R., graduate. (2012). Odle, A. E., graduate. (2012). Park, J. K., graduate. (2012). Ritter, M. G., graduate. (2012). Shaffer, J. A., graduate. (2012). Wlodarczyk, A. M., graduate. (2012). Xiu, Y., graduate. (2012). Textual analysis of the human flesh search engine: A special case of online groups. Frady, D. M., graduate. (2011). Millennials' personal connection with brands via social media tools. Pontis, C. A., graduate. (2011). Roush, M. V., graduate. (2011). Watts, E. R., graduate. (2011). The digital game morality experience. Avery, J. H., graduate. (2011). Chick, A. M., graduate. (2011). Henry, J. D., graduate. (2011). Sanders, C. J., graduate. (2011). Clement, A. M., graduate. (2011). Coates, R. L., graduate. (2011). Llado, L., graduate. (2011). Miller, S. G., graduate. (2011). Murray, M. A., graduate. (2011). Rosenkoetter, Z. T., graduate. (2011). Windley, S. A., graduate. (2011). Ball, M. M., graduate. (2010). Freeman, M. C., graduate. (2010). Cox, S. F., graduate. (2010). Hofmeyer, M. W., graduate. (2010). Ituma, M. G., graduate. (2010). Lowe, B. G., graduate. (2010). Toole, J. L., graduate. (2010). Wu, Yu-Hsiang, graduate. (2010). Bass Petersen, K. L., graduate. (2010). Cannon, B. G., graduate. (2010). Kim Min, J., graduate. (2010). Thesis title missing. Azard, L. J., student. Bauer, M. B., student. Nabors, A. N., student. Shepard, L. M., student.
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Bachelor's Committee Chair
Older, L., graduate. (2015). Effectiveness of Marketing Strategies for Community Theater. Kilby, D., graduate. (2013). Objective-building in user-defined worlds. [Honor's thesis has been accepted for publication by LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, a trademark of the German publisher AV Akademikerverlag GmbH & Co.KG]
Bachelor's Committee Member
Salvaggio, B., graduate. (2012). Medication adherence in participants with epilepsy.
Supervision of Student Research Not Related to Thesis or Dissertation
Seibert, J. (May–Aug 2018).
Seibert, J. (Jun–Aug 2017).
Fee, E. (May–Aug 2017).
Rowlett, J. (May–Aug 2017).
Rasul, A. (2016).
Andayani, N. (2015).
Hendrickse, J. (Jun–Aug 2014).
Older, L. (May–Aug 2014).
Lor, G. (Jan–May 2014).
Spann, L. (2013).
McNease, K. (Sep–Dec 2012).
McNease, K. (Sep–Dec 2012).
McNease, K. (Jan–Apr 2012).
Rasul, A. (Sep–Dec 2011).
Levins, J. N. (May–Aug 2011).
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Drucker, D. (Jan–Apr 2010).
Fulwiler, D. (Sep–Dec 2009).
Clark, J. (May–Aug 2009).
Decuir, C. (May–Aug 2009).
Jaques, T. (Jan–Apr 2009).
Carlton, K. (Jan–Apr 2007).
Carlton, K. (Sep–Dec 2006).
Carlton, K. (May–Aug 2006).
Lever, K. (Jan–May 2005).
Ashear, E. (Sep–Dec 2004).
Lever, K. (Sep–Dec 2004).
Holt, J. (Jan–May 2004).
Curry, C. (Sep–Dec 2003).
Voon, W. (Sep–Dec 2003).
David, K. (Jan–May 2003).
Sciarappa, S. (Jan–May 2003).
Chair of Doctoral Exams Supervisory Committees
Sypher, U. (2019). Florida State University,Laura Kate Huse (passed).
Sypher, U. (2017). Florida State University, Jerrica Rowlett (passed).
Sypher, U. (2017). Florida State University, Nadia Andayani (passed).
Graduate-Level Residency Supervision
Sypher, U. (2013). Florida State University, Christina Reznack.
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Member of Doctoral Exams Supervisory Committees
Sypher, U. (2018). Florida State University, Seibert, Jonmichael.
Sypher, U. (2016). Florida State University, Bodkin, Larry.
Sypher, U. (2015). Florida State University, Bodkin, Larry, Erin Looney.
Sypher, U. (2014). Florida State University, Qihao Ji.
Sypher, U. (2013). Florida State University, John Beardsley (English), Amit Chauhan (Education), Patricia Heeter (Education).
Bunz, U. (2011). Florida State University, Jae Kyoung Park (twice), Shruti Nair.
Bunz, U. (2010). Florida State University, Joe Clark.
Bunz, U. (2009). Florida State University, Jiyoun Kim.
Bunz, U. (2008). Florida State University, Kristin Carlton, Rheanna Rutledge.
Bunz, U. (2005). Rutgers University, Katie Lever.
Bunz, U. (2004). Rutgers University, FangFang Diao, William Voon.
Teaching Assistants Supervised
Sypher, U. (2019). Olivia Bravo (G).
Sypher, U. (2018). Baylea Carner (G).
Sypher, U. (2017). Pablo Correa (G), Andy Ellis (G), Mariel Gaetano (G), Victoria Glidewell (G), Luara-Kate Gonyea (G), Kailash Koushik (G), Sharon-Nicole McClaran (G), Rachel Secheran (G), Jonmichael Seibert (G), Yijie Wu (G).
Sypher, U. (2016). Vaibhav Diwanji (G), Andy Ellis (G), Mariel Gaetano (G), Kayla Goldstein (G), Laura Kate Gonyea (G), Alexandera Smith (G), Mariam Sheik (G), Kara Stamets (G).
Sypher, U. (2015). Rebecca Cardenas (UG), Janelle Johnston (UG), Brian Kilbride (UG), Kaitlyn Meyer (UG), Alice Peck (UG), Alexandra Pina Rojas (UG), Matthew Prince (UG), Danyang Zhao (G).
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Sypher, U. (2014). Amanda Blomquist (UG), Larry Bodkin for "Non-Profit Organizations" (G), Nadeen Chehabaldin (G), Justin Ferretti (UG), Oneisha Ford (UG), Mollie Goldstein (UG), Brittany Litchfield (UG), Gabriela Lor (G), Noah Mindel (UG), Paige Orsenthal (UG), Erik Reed (UG), Shea Smock (G), Jane Usher (UG).
Sypher, U. (2013). Larry Bodkin for "Non-Profit Organizations" (G), Kaitlyn Dyer (G), Kristen Hatch (UG), Martha Jaimes (UG), Dayne Lowe (UG), Kyle McNease for "Innovation & Ethics" (G), Brandon O'Connor (UG), Dylan Plunkett (UG), Azmat Rasul (G) for "Intercultural/Interracial Communication" (G), Colby Robertson (UG), Katherine Smith (G), Joana Wong (G).
Bunz, U. (2012). Tyler Bradley (UG), Qihao Ji (G), Jeremy Lee (G), Susan Macak (UG), Sungeun Grace Park (G), Colby Robertson (UG), Bianca Salvaggio (UG).
Bunz, U. (2011). Danielle Beckford (UG), Sophie Janicke (G), Jiyoun Kim (G; twice), Jeremy Lee (G), Kristina Vogtner (UG).
Bunz, U. (2010). Asha Das (G), Sophie Janicke (G), Jiyoun Kim (G), Jae Park (G), Michael Scafidi (UG).
Bunz, U. (2009). Sam Chen (G), Kristin Carlton (G), Brittany Joiner (UG), Jia Lu (G), Shruti Nair (G), Erin Wilson (UG).
Undergraduate Directed Individual Studies
Sypher, U. (2016). Jake Miller.
Sypher, U. (2014). Laura Older.
Sypher, U. (2013). Ramona Anghel, Russ Hill Jr., Tyler Leppek, Colby Robertson, David Swineburne.
Undergraduate Internship Supervision
Sypher, U. (2019). Maegan Stepp, Stefania Stolaj.
Sypher, U. (2018). Morgan Seltzer, Jenna Stein.
Sypher, U. (2017). Lindsey McBride, Aubrey Robertson, Morgan Scovill, Cassidy Shaw, Taylor Shaw, Malorie Snitil, Shelby Smith.
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Sypher, U. (2016). Brooke Bibza, Olivia Genito, Samuel Kirkland, Lindsey McBride, Jake Miller, Caroline Oakley, Morgan Scovill, Amber Sieradzki, Jeremiah Spangler, Hollie Sterling, Jordan Stinson, Sydney Thompson.
Sypher, U. (2015). Joshua Baldwin, Kaitlyn Baughman, Ana Bedoya, Phoenix Catao, Lauren Dauphinee, Marliese Demauro, Kellyn Doyle, Michael Fertig, Gabrielle Garcia, Daniel Gonzalez, Laurel Hennessy, Taylor Krauser, Emily Larsen, Jillian Mushman, Tayler Richter, Jose Roca Jr., Azizi Rodney, Devon Rosensweig, Micah Sharfstein, Savannah Scherff, Lana Steele, Regan Stelling, Nicki Tipaldi, Dominique Zaino, Kamal Zebib, Dylan Zivitz.
Sypher, U. (2014). Sarah Abramson, Jessica Davis, Shawn Davison, Megan Debello, Taylor Duren, Nicholle Egan, Zachory Keller, Micah Sharfstein, Kara Sims, Morgan Snyder, Michael Walsh.
Sypher, U. (2013). Ariel Backer, Madison Burich, Patricia Clemente, Brooke Cole, Olivia Dame, Morgan Davis, Shawn Davison, Kameryn Devlin, Samantha Didio, Sarah Dietrich, Jonathan Dobert, Kaylin Duncan, Taylor Duren , Dorian Evans, Megan Federico, Amanda Ferguson, Shannon Hemmings.
Bunz, U. (2012). Francyn Brown, Leah Burke, Josephine Camarda, Lisette Cardona, Brent Deitrick, Carlos Lloreda.
Bunz, U. (2011). Amanda Cabassa, Josephine Camarda, Kelly Carpenter, Talia Carpenter, Kyra Chambliss, Kristin Clark, Lisette Cordona, Jennifer Delacruz, Brooke Delagrange.
Bunz, U. (2010). Kelly Carpenter, Meagan Chestnut (twice), Kendra Davis, Carie Conner, Zack Cohen, Kristin Clark, Kelleigh Corbin, Katie Conningsby. Florida State University.
Bunz, U. (2009). Meagan Chestnut, Dana Cohen (twice), Caren Decuir.
Research and Original Creative Work
Publications
Refereed Journal Articles
Sypher, U., Seibert, J., & Hendrickse, J. (submitted). From TAM to AVERTS: The development of the attitudes toward virtual reality scale. Virtual Reality. Manuscript submitted for publication, 37 pages.
Sypher, U., Cortese, J., & Sellers, N. (in press). Examining younger and older adults' gaming habits and health measures. Gerontechnology, 38 pages.
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Ji, Q., Ha, L., & Sypher, U. (2014). The role of news media use and demographic characteristics in the possibility of information overload prediction. International Journal of Communication, 8, 699-714.
Bunz, U. (2012). Revisited: Communication media in the grandparent/grandchild relationship. Journal of Community Informatics, 8(1), 13 pages. Retrieved from http://ci-journal.net/index.php/ciej/article/view/755
Bunz, U. (2009). Generational comparison of gender, computer anxiety, and computer-email-web fluency. Studies in Media and Information Literacy Education, 9(2), 2. Retrieved from http://utpjournals.metapress.com/content/k2ku19x1u32u7127/?p=9a4b23b7e35b4a9c95a ed74d 0f0cfe 82&pi=2
Bunz, U., Curry, C., & Voon, W. (2007). Perceived versus actual computer-email-web fluency. Computers in Human Behavior, 23, 2321-2344.
Rice, R. E., & Bunz, U. (2006). Evaluating a wireless course feedback system: The role of demographics, expertise, fluency, competency, and usage. Studies in Media and Information Literacy Education, 6(3), 23 pages. Retrieved from http://utpjournals.metapress.com/content/120764/?sortorder=asc
Bunz, U. (2006). Reviewing organizational communication concepts with the movie "Office Space". Communication Teacher, 20(2), 36-39.
Bunz, U. (2006). Saturation of CMC competence: Good or bad news for instructors? Journal of Literacy and Technology, 6(1), 28 pages. Retrieved from http://www.literacyandtechnology.org/volume7/bunzJLT2006.pdf
Bunz, U. (2005). Publish or perish: A limited author analysis of ICA and NCA journals. Journal of Communication, 55(4), 703-720.
Walther, J. B., & Bunz, U. (2005). The rules of virtual groups: Trust, liking, and performance in computer-mediated communication. Journal of Communication, 55(4), 828-846.
Bunz, U. (2005). Using scantron versus an audience response system for survey research: Does methodology matter when measuring computer-mediated communication competence? Computers in Human Behavior, 21, 343-359.
Bunz, U., & Campbell, S. W. (2004). Politeness accommodation in electronic mail. Communication Research Reports, 21(1), 11-25.
Bunz, U. (2004). The computer-email-web (CEW) fluency scale – Development and validation. International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction, 17(4), 479-506.
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Bunz, U. (2003). Growing from computer literacy towards computer-mediated communication competence: Evolution of a field and evaluation of a new measurement instrument. Information Technology, Education and Societ, 4(2), 53-84.
Bunz, U. (2003). Website creation as a valuable exercise – Seven steps to communicating significance online. The Technology Teacher, 63(5), 7-9.
McKie, D., & Bunz, U. (2001). Contesting the future of e-commerce: Cyberspace strategies, marketing approaches, and net generation consumers. Australian Journal of Communication, 28(1), 19-31.
Bunz, U. (1998). Internationaler Ausblick auf die Benutzung des Internets durch Public Relations Praktiker [International perspective on the Internet usage of public relations practitioners]. PR Forum, 4(4), 220-224.
Bunz, U., & Maes, J. D. (1998). Learning excellence: Southwest Airlines' approach. Managing Service Quality, 8(3), 163-169.
Farris, M. T. I., Maes, J. D., & Bunz, U. (1998). Reference and bibliography: Citing the Internet. Journal of Applied Business Research, 14(3), 33-36.
Invited Book Chapters
Bunz, U., & Montez, D. (2015). Computer-mediated communication competence. In Annegret Hannawa and Brian Spitzberg (Ed.), Handbook of Communication Competence. de Gruyter.
Bunz, U., & Campbell, S. W. (2005). Setting the tone: Discursive fragments in electronic mail. In L. Lederman, D. Gibson, & M. Taylor (Eds.), Communication theory: A casebook (pp. 317-334). Dubuque, Iowa: Kendall/Hunt.
Campbell, S. W., & Bunz, U. (2001). How can technology support my presentation. In J. Waldeck, C. Edwards, & S. Ventsam (Eds.), A guide for everyday oratory (pp. 91-97). Dubuque, IA: Kendall/ Hunt.
Refereed Book Chapters
Bunz, U., & Cortese, J. (2010). How do users evaluate websites? In S. Josephson, S. B. Barnes, & M. Lipton (Eds.), Visual approaches to website analysis (pp. 141-164). New York, NY: Peter Lang.
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Bunz, U. (2002). An evaluation of technology use in the basic public speaking classroom. In L. Hugenberg, & B. Hugenberg (Eds.), Teaching ideas for the basic communication course, Vol. 6 (pp. 3-10). Dubuque, Iowa: Kendall/Hunt.
Invited Encyclopedia Entries
Bunz, U., & Sypher, H. E. (2002). Electronic research. Using computer and Internet technologies for information gathering. In Encyclopedia of information systems (Vol. 3, p. 681-691). San Diego, CA: Harcourt Academic Press.
Refereed Encyclopedia Entries
Bunz, U. (2003). E-mail. In K. Christensen, & D. Levinson (Eds.), Encyclopedia of community: From the village to the virtual world (Vol. 2, p. 441-444). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Refereed Proceedings
Walther, J. B., Bunz, U., & Bazarova, N. N. (2005). The rules of virtual groups. In 38th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences. Hawaii.
Bunz, U. (2003). "We speak in code, in case the telephone operator should be eavesdropping!" How popular movies reflect society's attitude toward technology. In B. Cogan (Ed.), 4th Annual Media Ecology Association Conference (pp. 18 pages). Hempstead, NY. Retrieved from http://www.media-ecology.org/publications/MEA_proceedings/v4/index.html
Bunz, U. (2001). The Internet fluency instrument – Development and results. In K. J. Jonas, P. Breuer, B. Schauenburg, & M. Boos (Eds.), Perspectives on Internet research: Concepts and methods (pp. 11 pages). Goettingen, Germany. Retrieved from http://www.psych.uni-goettingen.de/congress/gor2001/contrib/ articles.html
Bunz, U. (2001). The website assignment as a valuable exercise – Beyond establishing presence to creating significance. In K. J. Jonas, P. Breuer, B. Schauenburg, & M. Boos (Eds.), Perspectives on Internet research: Concepts and methods (pp. 10 pages). Goettingen, Germany. Retrieved from http://kiwi.uni-psych.gwdg.de/congress/gor-2001/contrib/articles.html
Refereed Reviews
Bunz, U. (2005). The word of mouse on internet research. Review of Communication, 5(1), 12 pages. Retrieved from http://www.tandfonline.com/toc/rroc20/5/1
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Bunz, U. (1997). Many words do not equal much content. Computer-Mediated Communication Magazine, 4, 3 pages. Retrieved from http://www.december.com/cmc/mag/1997/oct/bunz.html
Nonrefereed Tests, Instruments, or Assessment Measures
Bunz, U. (2000). CD-Rom of PowerPoint presentation slides. In S. R. Brydon and M. D. Scott, Between one and many. The art and science of public speaking (3rd Ed.). Mountain View, CA: Mayfield Publishing Company.
Bunz, U. (1998). Testbank. In J. W. Gibson and M. S. Hanna, Public speaking for personal success (4th Ed.). New York: Random House, McGraw-Hill.
Bunz, U. (1997). Testbank. In M. S. Hanna and G. L. Wilson, Communicating in business and professional settings (4th Ed.). New York: Random House, McGraw-Hill.
Presentations
Invited Papers at Conferences
Bunz, U. (presented 2007, November). Grandchildren and grandparents' use of new technologies: Bringing together what has grown apart? Paper presented at panel of the Partnership for Progress on the Digital Divide (PPDD) at the 93th National Communication Association Convention, National Communication Association, Chicago, IL. (National)
Bunz, U. (presented 2004, November). Technological aptitude: A neglected cornerstone of the digital divide. Paper presented at panel of the Partnership for Progress on the Digital Divide (PPDD) at the 90th National Communication Association Convention, National Communication Association, Chicago, IL. (National)
Bunz, U. (presented 2003, June). Politeness accommodation and other discursive elements of electronic mail. Paper presented at 13th annual meeting, Society for Text and Discourse, Madrid, Spain. (International)
Refereed Papers at Conferences
Seibert, J., Hendrickse, J., & Sypher, U. (presented 2019). The development of the attitudes toward virtual reality scale (AVERTS). Paper presented at the annual convention, International Communication Association, Washington, DC (International). (International)
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Ji, Q., Ha, L., & Bunz, U. (presented 2013). Information Overload Susceptibility - The Role of News Media Use and Demographic Characteristics. Paper presented at the annual convention, Broadcasters Education Association, Las Vegas, NV. (International)
Rasul, A., & Bunz, U. (presented 2013). Socially Networked Politics: Effects of Facebook Use on Political Attitudes of Young Female Adults. Paper presented at the mid-winter conference, Association of Educators in Journalism and Mass Communication. (International)
Bunz, U. (presented 2009, October). Aggressive Language and Behavior in the MMORPG "Eternal Lands". Paper presented at 10th annual conference, Association of Internet Researchers, Milwaukee, WI. (International)
Bunz, U. (presented 2009, October). My World – Time and Space. Paper presented at 16th annual mini-conference, Critical Geography, Athens, GA. (Regional)
Cortese, J., & Bunz, U. (presented 2009, May). Key Words in the Evaluation of Web Sites: Visual Criteria and Usability. Paper presented at 59th annual convention, International Communication Association, Chicago, IL. (International)
Bunz, U., & Carlton, K. (presented 2007, September). Meta AoIR: Defining Internet Research through an Analysis of AoIR Conferences. Paper presented at 8th annual conference, Association of Internet Researchers, Vancouver, Canada. (International)
Bunz, U., & Carlton, K. (presented 2007, June). Communication Media Use in the Grandparent/Grandchild Relationship. Paper presented at 57th annual convention, International Communication Association, San Francisco, CA. (International)
Bunz, U. (presented 2006, November). Teaching Spatial Thinking in the Communication Classroom: Sample Exercises. Paper presented at 92nd annual convention, National Communication Association, San Antonio, TX. (National)
Bunz, U., Curry, C., & Voon, W. (presented 2006, June). Perceived Versus Actual Computer-Email-Web (CEW) Fluency. Paper presented at 56th annual convention, International Communication Association, Dresden, Germany. (International)
Bunz, U., & Lever, K. (presented 2005, November). The Technological Aptitude Inventory: Laying a Theoretical Foundation. Paper presented at 91st annual convention, National Communication Association, Boston, MA. (National)
Bunz, U. (presented 2005, October). Wireless Coffee instead of Internet Cafe: Mapping Access in Manhattan. Paper presented at 6th annual conference, Association of Internet Researchers, Chicago, IL. (International)
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Bunz, U. (presented 2005, May). A Gender-Focused Meta-Analysis of Computer-Email-Web Fluency and CMC competency studies. Paper presented at 55th annual convention, International Communication Association, New York, NY. (International)
Walther, J. B., & Bunz, U. (presented 2005, January). The Rules of Virtual Groups. Paper presented at 39th annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences, University of Hawaii at Manoa. (International)
Bunz, U. (presented 2004, November). The Role of Rational Choice and Social Construction Selection Criteria in Medium Choice Processes. Paper presented at 90th annual convention, National Communication Association, Chicago, IL. (National)
Rice, R. E., & Bunz, U. (presented 2003, November). Developing, Applying, and Evaluating a Wireless Course Feedback System to Increase Student-Teacher Interaction and Student Learning. Paper presented at 89th annual convention, National Communication Association, Miami, FL. (National)
Bunz, U. (presented 2003, November). Effective Website Communication as an Application of the Mediated Communication Model. Paper presented at 89th annual convention, National Communication Association, Miami, FL. (National)
Bunz, U. (presented 2003, October). Changes in Medium Choice and Technology-Mediated Communication Competence due to Active Exposure to Computer-Mediated Communication Technologies in a Cross-University Virtual Classroom. Paper presented at 4th annual conference, Association of Internet Researchers, Toronto, Canada. (International)
Bunz, U. (presented 2003, June). "We Speak in Code, in Case the Telephone Operator Should Be Eaves-Dropping!" – How Popular Movies Reflect Society's Attitude toward Technology. Paper presented at 4th annual convention, Media Ecology Association, Hempstead, NY. (National)
Bunz, U. (presented 2003, May). Shifting Frontiers: Passing from Computer Literacy into Computer- Mediated Communication Competency Territory. Paper presented at 53rd annual convention, International Communication Association, San Diego, CA. (International)
Bunz, U., & Cammpbell, S. W. (presented 2002, October). Interpretation of Discursive Fragments, Or: Answers to the Old "What's in a Word?" Question. Paper presented at 3rd annual conference, Association of Internet Researchers, Maastricht, The Netherlands. (International)
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Bunz, U. (presented 2002, April). Too Old, Too Poor, Too Busy: Instructional Use of Communication Technology for Reaching Social Fringe Groups. Paper presented at 72nd annual conference, Southern States Communication Association, Winston-Salem, NC. (Regional)
Sypher, H. E., & Bunz, U. (presented 2001, November). Blackboard, First Class, Netmeeting and More: A Comparison of Several Collaboration Software Applications. Paper presented at 87th annual convention, National Communication Association, Atlanta, GA. (National)
Bunz, U. (presented 2001, November). The Computer-Email-Web (CEW) Fluency Scale – Development, and Validation. Paper presented at 87th annual convention, National Communication Association, Atlanta, GA. (National)
Bunz, U. (presented 2001, November). Usability and Gratifications – Towards a Website Analysis Model. Paper presented at 87th annual convention, National Communication Association, Atlanta, GA. (National)
Walther, J. B., Boos, M., Jonas, K., Prell, C., D'Addario, K., & Bunz, U. (presented 2001, October). Mis-Attribution and Attributional Redirection to Facilitate Effective Virtual Groups. Paper presented at 2nd annual conference, Association of Internet Researchers, Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN. (International)
Bunz, U. (presented 2001, May). The Internet Fluency Instrument – Development and Results. Paper presented at the 01 annual German Online Research conference, DGOF - German Society for Online Research, Goettingen, Germany. (International)
Bunz, U. (presented 2001, May). The Website Assignment as a Valuable Exercise – Beyond Establishing Presence to Creating Significance. Paper presented at the 01 annual German Online Research conference, DGOF - German Society for Online Research, Goettingen, Germany. (International)
Bunz, U. (presented 2001, April). Theoretically, That's How You Do It: Using Narratives when Computers Let You Down in the Technology Classroom. Paper presented at 71st annual conference, Southern States Communication Association, Lexington, KY. (Regional)
Bunz, U. (presented 2000, November). CMC in International Organizations—Strengthening Weak Ties into Community. Paper presented at 86th annual convention, National Communication Association, Seattle, WA. (National)
Bunz, U., & McKie, D. (presented 2000, June). Contesting the Future: Cyberspace Strategies, Marketing and Public Relations. Paper presented at 50th annual conference, International Communication Association, Acapulco, Mexico. (International)
Bunz, U. (presented 2000, April). Teaching CMC through CMC: Experiences from a Cross-University Computer-Mediated Communication Class. Paper presented at 70th
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annual conference, Southern States Communication Association, New Orleans, LA. (Regional)
Bunz, U. (presented 1999, April). An International Communications Perspective on Professional Internet usage: A survey of public relations practitioners' Usage of the Internet in Six European Countries and Australia with Comparisons to the United States. Paper presented at 69th annual conference, Southern and Central States Communication Associations, St. Louis, MO. (Regional)
Bunz, U. K. (presented 1998, April). McResearch: A Long Term Case Study on Internet Dependability. Paper presented at 68th annual conference, Southern States Communication Association, San Antonio, TX. (Regional)
Bunz, U. (presented 1997, April). Too Far to Go Home for the Weekend. An International Undergraduate Woman Student's Experience. Paper presented at 67th annual conference, Southern States Communication Association, Savannah, GA. (Regional)
Invited Presentations at Symposia
Sypher, U. (presented 2014). The Digital Divide Across the Lifespan: From Grade School Computer Access to Seniors' Usage Motivation. In 4th Annual Fellows Forum. Presentation at the meeting of Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL. (Local)
Refereed Workshops
Bunz, U. (2003, November). Short course: Employing new communication technologies in instruction and research. Workshop delivered at National Communication Association, Miami, FL. (National)
Contracts and Grants
Contracts and Grants Funded
Bunz, U. (2006–2006). First Year Assistant Professor Grant. Funded by Florida State University. Total award $15,000.
Bunz, U. (2004–2004). Technological fluency: Beyond the CEW fluency scale. Funded by Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, Rutgers University. Total award $900.
Bunz, U. (2003–2003). Computer-email-web fluency: Perception and skill. Funded by the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, Rutgers University. Total award $1,500.
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Rice, R. E., & Bunz, U. (2003–2003). Developing, applying, and evaluating a wireless course feedback system. Funded by Teaching and Curriculum Evaluation Grant, funded by the Office of Undergraduate Education, Rutgers University. Total award $4,800.
Bunz, U. (2001–2003). Classroom Performance System Loaner Unit (32 Units). Funded by eInstruction. Total award $12,000.
Bunz, U. (1998–1998). Master's Thesis Grant. Funded by Shandwick Europe. Total award $600.
Manuscripts in Process
Sypher, U. (2019–2020). Gender differences in personality, social media use, and positive and negative subjective well-being of young adults.
Sypher, U. (2019). Investigating the relationship between social media use, personality, and well-being. Florida State University.
Sypher, U. (2019–2020). Well-being, personality, & social media use.
Other Funding Applications
Sypher, U. (2019). A US-German comparison on how use of and attitudes toward virtual reality influence people's intention to pusrchase VR technology and use it for gaming or health-related activities. ZeMKI Visiting Research Fellow (University of Bremen, Germany).
Sypher, U. (2019). Formation of regular recreational exercise habits - Can virtual reality help? Russell Sage Foundation, Letter of Intent.
Sypher, U. (2019). Older adults' well-being: The role of family communication, relationships, technology, and other factors of environmental gerontology. German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).
Other Publications
Bunz, U. (2005). Email courtesy. In B. Ruben & L. Stewart, Communication in human behavior (5th edition). Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
Unpublished Manuscripts
Sypher, U., & Hendrickse, J. (2017). Personality, Internet use, and health.
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Sypher, U., & Merle, P. (2014–2016). An author analysis of NCA and ICA journals V2.0 - A decade of work.
Bunz, U. (2013). GIS in communication research. Unpublished manuscript. Florida State University.
Bunz, U. (2013). The college student online aggressive language inventory. Unpublished manuscript.
Bunz, U. (2013). User generated gaming maps. Unpublished manuscript.
Bunz, U., & Carlton, K. (2006). A closer look at Internet research: Who, what, where, and when? Unpublished manuscript.
Bunz, U., & Carlton, K. (2006). Themes of Internet Research: An Analysis of the Association of Internet Researchers' Conferences. Unpublished manuscript.
Bunz, U. (2005). Open and closed networks: Wireless computing in Manhattan. Unpublished manuscript.
Bunz, U. (2003). The role of rational choice and social construction selection criteria in medium choice processes. Unpublished manuscript.
Service
Departmental service listed here is in addition to administrative duties described under Associate/Interim Director responsibilities.
Florida State University
FSU University Service
Co-Chair, Graduate Policy Committee (2016–present).
Member, Graduate Faculty Mentor Award Selection Committee (2016–present).
Member, Distance Learning Committee (2016–2019).
Reviewer, Liberal Studies, Upper Division Writing (2016–2019).
Member, Faculty Senate (2015–2019).
Associate Chair, Graduate Policy Committee (2016).
Member of Subcommittee, Graduate Policy Committee (2016).
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Member, Academic Honor Policy Hearing Committee (2016).
Member, Faculty Senate Sub-committee on first day attendance and waitlists (2016).
Member, Graduate Policy Committee (2015–2016).
Faculty Mentor, League of Legends Club (Recognized Student Organization) (2011–2015).
Chairperson of Subcommittee, Graduate Policy Committee (2014).
Faculty Mentor, Forensics Team (Recognized Student Organization) (2013–2014).
Chair, CIMBA Italy Study-Abroad Program (2006–2010).
Member of Subcommittee, Graduate Policy Committee (2009).
College representative, Program of Interdisciplinary Computing (2008–2009).
Member, Graduate Policy Committee (2007–2009).
Member of Subcommittee, Graduate Policy Committee (2008).
Member, Advisory Committee on Instructional Computing, Rutgers University (2003–2005).
FSU College Service
Member, Dean's Advisory Committee (2011–2016).
Member, Deans and Directors Committee (2011–2016).
Member, Academic Affairs Committee (2010–2016).
Member, Search Committee, Entrepreneur-in-Residence (2014–2015).
Member, Tenure and Promotion Committee (2009).
Department Representative, College of Communication and College of Information Joint Research Symposium Organizing Committee (2008–2009).
Faculty Mentor, Honor Society of the College of Communication, Lambda Pi Eta (2006–2009).
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FSU Department Service
Ad hoc, Canvas Faculty Site Maintenance (2018–present).
Member, Pedagogy Drafting Group (2019).
Member, Restructuring Committee (2019).
Co-Chair, Mentoring Committee (2018–2019).
Coordinator, Liberal Studies Compliance, School of Communication (2014–2019).
Chair, School Academic Affairs Committee (2009–2019).
Member, Executive Committee (2011–2017).
Supervisor, Project to Create an Online Book Order Form (2016).
Property Manager, Property Management (2014–2016).
Administrator, Staff Hires (2012–2016).
Supervisor, Project to Create an Online Room Reservation System for Special Events (2015).
Supervisor, Project to Digitize Internship Application and Supervision Process (2015).
Member, Project to Streamline the Undergraduate Admissions Process (2014–2015).
Chair, Search Committee, Non-Tenure Track (2014–2015).
Administrator, Office Management (due to resignation of Office Manager) (2013).
Co-Chair, Search Committee, Social Media Analysis & Research (2012–2013).
Supervisor, FEAS entry (2012–2013).
Committee-of-One, Grade Inflation Review (2011–2013).
Member, Grade Appeal Committee (2012).
Administrator, Office Management (due to Office Manager's frequent absences throughout the year) (2012).
Administrator, Special Scheduling Duties (2012).
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Administrator, Undergraduate Electives Auxiliary Account (2012).
Member, Oral Communication Competency Proposal (2011).
Member, School Academic Affairs Committee (2007–2009).
Member, Scholarships Committee (2007–2008).
Member, Search Committee, Media Production (2006).
FSU Institute or Center Service
Advisor, Project Management Certificate (2012–2016).
Contributor, Multicultural Marketing Communication Certificate Program Creation (2011).
Contributor, Project Management Certificate Program Creation (2011).
FSU Program Service
Coordinator, Liberal Studies Compliance, School of Communication (2014–present).
Member, Public Interest Media and Communication Master's Supervisory Committee (2016).
Site Manager, School of Communication Undergraduate Majors Blackboard Organizational Site (2014–2016).
Site Manager, School of Communication Faculty and Staff Blackboard Organizational (2013–2016).
Member, Media and Communication Studies Master's Supervisory Committee (2009–2016).
Contributor, Public Interest Media & Communication, New Master's Major Proposal (2015).
Contributor, Digital Video Certificate Proposal (2014–2015).
Chair, Teaching Resources Working Group (2013–2015).
Committee-of-One, Online Teaching Guidelines (2011–2015).
Administrator, Graduate Program Duties (2013).
Substitute Director, Doctoral Program (2011).
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Member, Graduate Student Workshop on how to prepare a curriculum vitae and letter for job applications (2007).
The Profession
Editorial Board Membership(s)
Communication Yearbook (2012).
Journal of Communication (2010–2011).
Journal of Communication Studies (2007–2009).
Journal of Communication (2005–2008).
Literacy and Technology (2005–2008).
Women's Studies in Communication (2004–2007).
Guest Reviewer for Refereed Journals
Innovation in Aging: An Open Access Journal (2019).
International Journal of Communication (2019).
New Media & Society (2018–19).
Communication Studies (2017).
Journal of Communication (2012–14).
Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication (2010–12).
Interactions: Studies in Communication & Culture (2011).
Human Communication Research (2009).
Communication Theory (2008).
Human Communication Research (2006).
New Media & Society (2005–06).
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Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication (2005).
Journal of Applied Communication Research (2004).
New Media & Society (2004).
Communication Theory (2003).
Southern Communication Journal (2003).
The Internet Encyclopedia (2003).
New Media & Society (2002).
The Information Society (2002).
Reviewer or Panelist for Grant Applications
National Science Foundation (2017).
Service to Professional Associations
Reviewer, International Communication Association, Communication Technology Division (2017).
Conference reviewer, National Communication Association, Human Communication and Technology Division (2002–2013).
Reviewer, Dordic Dissertation Award, International Communication Association, Communication Technology Division (2012).
Reviewer, Dordic Dissertation Award, International Communication Association, Communication Technology Division (2009).
Officer, National Communication Association, Human Communication and Technology Division (2004–2009).
Conference reviewer, International Communication Association, Communication Technology Division (2003–2005).
Officer, Association of Internet Researchers (2001–2005).
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Committee Member, Standing Committee for Listserve and website, International Communication Association, Communication and Technology Division (2003–2004).
Conference reviewer, Association of Internet Researchers (2002–2004).
Committee Chair, AoIR-Wear Merchandise Committee, Association of Internet Researchers (2003).
Web editor, Southern Communication Association, Instructional Development Division (2001–2003).
Committee member, Coordination for the 1st Conference, Association of Internet Researchers (2000).
Service to Other Universities
Committee Chairperson, Review and management of 1753 articles by 2393 authors in 15 journals to identify potential candidates of interest for the 2004-2005 job candidate search, Rutgers University, Department of Communication (2004).
Committee Chairperson, Graduate Student Workshop "How do I form a panel and submit papers to NCA?", Rutgers University, School of Communication, Information and Library Studies (2004).
Committee Member, Design and evaluation of the School of Communication, Information, and Library Studies-wide Instructional Technology Survey, Rutgers University, School of Communication, Information, and Library Studies (2004).
Committee Member, Search Committee, Rutgers University, Department of Communication (2003).
Committee Chairperson, Organizer of the "Australian Colloquium" with Dr. Matthew Allen and Dr. Jane Long from Perth, Australia, Rutgers University, Department of Communication (2003).
Committee Chairperson, Graduate Student Workshop "How do conferences work and why do I need academic networking?", Rutgers University, Department of Communication (2003).
Committee Chairperson, Liaison between the Consortium of US universities in Italy, and the School of Communication, Information, and Library Studies, Rutgers University. Attended a workshop in West Lafayette, IN, hosted a visit of two Italy Program representatives on campus, and initiated SCILS' joining of the Consortium, Rutgers University, School of Communication, Information and Library Studies (2003).
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Committee Chairperson, Technology committee, Rutgers University, School of Communication, Information and Library Studies (2002–2003).
Service to the State of Florida
Sypher, U. K. (2019). Common course number system coordinator for prefixes ADV, COM, MMC, PUR, SED, SPC, VIC.
Sypher, U. (2018). Common course number system coordinator for prefixes ADV, COM, MMC, PUR, SED, SPC, VIC.
Sypher, U. (2017). Common course number system coordinator for prefixes ADV, COM, MMC, PUR, SED, SPC, VIC.
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