Building Bridges Eastern Communication Association 109Th Annual Convention
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Building Bridges Eastern Communication Association 109th Annual Convention April 25-29, 2018 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 2 WELCOME EASTERN COMMUNICATION ASSOCIATION 109th Annual Convention Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania April 25-19, 2018 Omni William Penn Building Bridges 1 WELCOME BUILDING BRIDGES Pittsburgh, also known as the city of bridges, will be home to the 2018 Eastern Communication Association Conven- tion. Pittsburgh has a unique topography, being situated at the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela, which forms the Ohio River. When a city is located on water, bridges span the horizon. The bridges of Pittsburgh play an important role in the city's infrastructure. Without the 446 bridges interlacing the city, Pittsburgh would be a region of isolated communities. Just as the bridges in the city connect communities, com- munication has the opportunity to build bridges within and outside of our discipline, creating countless opportunities for research, teaching, and service. The 2018 theme, Building Bridges, invites the exploration of cross-disciplinary research and encourages finding possi- bilities for connecting our research to theory and practice, creating new approaches to teaching, and collaborating with communities for service and civic engagement oppor- tunities. How can we build bridges within our discipline? How do we communicate and engage others when the bridges are broken? What are ways in which communi- cation creates opportunities for new connections and for building new bridges? What can we gain by fostering com- munication among our many communities in order to pro- mote further connection? We are looking forward to hearing your thoughts, see- ing you present your research, and engaging with you in the city of Pittsburgh. Together, we can build a wonderful bridge that connects us to our constituents and communi- ties. 2 WELCOME TABLE OF CONTENTS ECA 2018 Convention Distinguished Welcomes Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf ................................................. 4 Pittsburgh Mayor William Peduto .................................................. 5 Welcome from the ECA First Vice President .............................................. 6 ECA 2018 Officers and Staff ................................................................... 7 Convention Policy Statements .................................................................. 8 General Convention Information ............................................................. 9 Registration/Exhibit Area Locations and times .......................................... 9 Hotel Map ............................................................................................. 10-11 Convention Planners ............................................................................... 12 Board Officers and Council Members ...................................................... 13 Interest Group Representatives (Executive Council) ................................... 14-15 2018 Interest Group Planners .................................................................. 16 Finance, Publication, Site Selection Committees ........................................ 17 2018 Paper/Program Selection Committees .............................................. 18-20 Major Sponsors, Advertisers, and Exhibitors ............................................ 21 ECA Meetings At-a-Glance ...................................................................... 22 Coffee Cafés .......................................................................................... 22 Interest Group Business Meetings ............................................................ 23 CONNECT Conference ........................................................................... 23 Short Courses ........................................................................................ 24 First Vice President Sponsored Panels ...................................................... 25 Other Gatherings of Note ...................................................................... 25 2018 Convention Panels .......................................................................... 29-149 2019 Call for Papers ............................................................................... 150 2019 ECA Convention Planning Team ...................................................... 151 ECA History Presidents .............................................................................................. 155-157 Second Vice Presidents ........................................................................... 157-159 Secretaries/Treasurers/Executive Secretaries/Directors ............................ 159-160 Journal Editors ....................................................................................... 161 Association Awards................................................................................. 162-172 ECA Archivists ........................................................................................ 172 Life Members ......................................................................................... 173 Convention Sites: 1959-20 ..................................................................... 173 Index Index of ECA 2018 Advertisers ............................................................... 176 Index of ECA 2018 Participants ............................................................... 177 Cover photograph by Dave DiCello 3 WELCOME 4 WELCOME 5 WELCOME WELCOME FROM THE ECA FIRST VICE PRESIDENT Welcome to the 109th Eastern Communication Association Convention in Pittsburgh, Penn- sylvania. This year’s convention theme, Building Bridges, is inspired by the 446 bridges that interlace the city of Pittsburgh. Just as the bridges in the city connect communities, commu- nication has the opportunity to build bridges within and outside of our discipline, creating countless opportunities for research, teaching, and service. This convention is made possible by my team of outstanding primary conventions planners and interest group leaders. Janie Harden Fritz, Second Vice President, always found the an- swers to all my ECA questions. Susan Mancino, Local Arrangements Coordinator, has done an excellent job working with all things Pittsburgh. Kasey Hudak, Community Relations Co- ordinator, arranged two fabulous panels with our Pittsburgh community. Mary C. Toale and Katherine Thweatt, Directors of Sponsorship, worked tirelessly to secure external funding for our convention. Our exhibit halls, graduate fair, and receptions are successful because of their hard work. Andrew Spieldenner, Graduate Poster Sessions, and Tim Brown, Short Course Director, were able to bring in interesting presentations to our convention. Rob Sidelinger and Brandi Frisby produced an Undergraduate Scholars Conference of which Dr. McCroskey would be proud! I am very thankful for their hard work and dedication to our undergrads. Doug Strahler, Technology Coordinator, helped promote our convention on social media and organize all the technology for the conference. Matt Mancino worked to upload all the information into our online program. This year’s Connect Conference was spearheaded by Jessica Papajcik, Michelle Simpson, Michael J. Stutz, and Nancy Willets. The Connect team paved the way for creating countless opportunities for future ECA con- ventions. My Stevenson University colleagues—Chip Rouse and Stephanie Verni—were there for all of my CRAZY ECA adventures. Stephanie Verni, Student Coordinator, developed a class in the fall that worked with students to create social media posts throughout the year, and the class developed the centerpieces at this convention. Chip Rouse, Program Designer, sat by my side through the ENTIRE program process. You will never know how much I APPRECIATE you as a colleague, friend and honorary grandparent. You have been my “Go-to person” since 2007, and for that I will be forever grateful. I would like to thank all of the past presidents and the Executive Board who offered their insight throughout this process. Moreover, I am grateful to my mentors, Ronald C. Arnett, Janie Harden Fritz, and Virginia Peck Richmond, for inspiring me and pushing me to become a better teacher, an active researcher, and a constant supporter of our discipline. You have encouraged me to work hard and do my best at whatever task is given. Thank you for hav- ing a SPECIAL part in my convention. In closing, I would like to thank my family for their support. ECA has always been my aca- demic home, and I am fortunate to have a family that has supported me in this adventure. My husband has been there for me during the long hours of planning a convention and both of my children (Bella & Elouise) have experienced ECA in their first month of being born. I am thankful to have a family who gives me constant love and support and keeps me ground- ed in the tough times. My favorite part of day will always be coming home to my family. With gratitude, Leeanne M. Bell McManus ECA First Vice President April 2017-2018 6 WELCOME EASTERN COMMUNICATION ASSOCIATION OFFICERS AND STAFF President Immediate Past President Benjamin Bates Jason Wrench Ohio University SUNY New Paltz First Vice President 1st VP-Elect 1st VP-Elect Select Leeanne Bell McManus Katherine Thweatt Jennifer Waldeck Stevenson University SUNY Oswego Chapman University Executive Director Director, Member Services Cheryl Casey Kathie Cesa, CAE Champlain College KOC Member Services 7 WELCOME CONVENTION POLICY STATEMENTS The Omni William Penn is a non-smoking hotel, and hotel staff will