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2009 OCA Conference Photo Gallery CALL FOR PAPERS 74th ANNUAL CONFERENCE “Interdisciplinary, Interdependence & Collaboration” The Ohio Communication Association (OCA) invites paper and panel submissions for the 74th Conference, Friday, October 1 and Saturday, October 2, 2010. The conference will be hosted by Clark State Community College and the theme for this year’s conference is “Interdisciplinary, Interdependence & Collaboration.” We recognize both the challenges and opportunities Communication scholars and teachers are presented with working alongside our colleagues in other fields; therefore, we want to encourage you to submit papers and panels that explore how we play with others in the proverbial sandbox. Do you team-teach a course with a colleague in another department? Are you encouraged to work in interdisciplinary teams to strategize for institutional dilemmas like enrollment management problems? Have you completed a research project with a scholar in another field? If so, we would like to invite your contributions to the conference program. Moreover, if you have colleagues and co-authors who would be interested in joining you for your presentation (and us for the entire conference), we’d welcome their participation in this year’s gathering. This would be a great opportunity for you to show those outside the field just how much good work is going on in Communication Studies at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. We look forward to seeing you - and your entourage - at Clark State Community College in Springfield, conveniently located between Columbus and Dayton on Interstate 70. Submissions are encouraged in the following areas:
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS 5:00 P.M., SATURDAY, MAY 22, 2010. Submission guidelines for programs, panels and papers are available online and in Adobe Acrobat format. Please visit the OCA web site at http://www.ohiocomm.org to download these guidelines and to find more conference information. Guidelines Submissions of Completed Papers Should Include: 1) A cover page with the title of the paper and the author’s university affiliation, mailing address, telephone number, and e-mail address.
6) Papers should be e-mailed to j-walton.2@onu.edu in MS WORD by 5:00 PM on Saturday, May 22, 2010. Guidelines Submissions of Completed Panels Should Include: 1) The title of the workshop or panel.
7) Panels should be e-mailed to j-walton.2@onu.edu in MS WORD by 5:00 PM on Saturday, May 22, 2010. Guidelines What is a Poster Session? A poster presentation is an excellent way for early scholars to exhibit their research and gain valuable feedback from peers and senior scholars. Instead of presenting works through a paper presentation, the project is displayed on poster board (with images and text). Conference attendees look at the posters while the presenters have the opportunity to answer questions and further explain their projects. The OCA Poster Session includes a judged competition where the top undergraduate and graduate posters are awarded a cash prize at the conference lunch/business meeting. What type of project can I submit for a Poster Session? Many posters display a research project including the objective of the project, the methods, results, and conclusions. However, a variety of projects can also be displayed through a poster. For example, one can display a class project that applied a theory to a social movement, film, speech, or television show; a review of literature pertaining to a particular phenomenon; or a service-learning project that resulted in interesting conclusions. How do I submit a poster session for consideration? Poster Submissions Should include:
If I get accepted to present at the conference, what should I include in the poster? Expectations of the Poster Presentation:
Upon receipt, the individual who submits the panel will be informed that the panel was received. If you have not received confirmation of your panel’s receipt by Wednesday, May 26, 2010, please email Jennifer Walton, OCA Conference Coordinator, at j-walton.2@onu.edu to check on the status of your poster. We look forward to reading your submission. OCA Distinguished Awards: Recognizing Excellent Across the State The 2009 OCA conference at Capital University in Columbus was a success. The expanded program featured 20 panel sessions and seven poster sessions. We also had an “inspired” keynote address by Ohio University’s Beth Graham. In addition to the hours of networking and learning, attendees also saw nine award presentations. 2009 OCA Distinguished Undergraduate Student - Brittany Lash 2009 OCA Distinguished Graduate Student - Joseph P. Mazer 2009 OCA Distinguished Coach Award - Mabry O’Donnell
Nancy M. Somerick (pictured at right) of the University of Akron was nominated by Carolyn Anderson. Nancy taught undergraduate and graduate courses in public relations and served as director of the internship program in the School of Communication. She advised the PRSSA chapter and helped establish the Heart of Gold Humane Fund. Nancy said, “It is a great honor to have received the OCA 2009 Distinguished Teacher Award. Throughout my academic career, I have always helped and supported my colleagues and students and encouraged collegiality and professionalism. As a matter of fact, creating career opportunities for all students and helping them achieve their potential is one of my greatest rewards. I am proud of creating the Public Relations Major at The University of Akron, of establishing the award-winning UA PRSSA Chapter, and of helping students achieve success in the UA Communication Internship Program. Although I have retired from UA, and now have the title of Professor Emeritus, Communication, I continue to maintain strong ties with former students and colleagues who share my belief in the importance of effective mentoring and treating everyone with dignity and respect.” The other winner this year was Daniel J. O’Neill from Youngstown State University. Nominator Adam Earnheardt wrote, “In Dan’s courses students learn basic concepts then use critical thinking skills to challenge what they read and hear. Dan’s students are intellectually rigorous and fully prepared for life beyond college.” Dan has authored several publications and mostly recently co-authored The Modern Communicator: Applications and Strategies for Interpersonal Communication, Group Communication and Public Speaking. Dan said, “The receipt of the Distinguished Teaching award was a complete joy and I was deeply moved and appreciative of the honor bestowed on me by the OCA. My deep and heartfelt thanks to all." 2009 OCA Distinguished Service Award - Nancy Kelley 2009 OCA Distinguished New Teacher – Alane Sanders 2009 OCA Distinguished Program Award – Public Relations program at Ohio Northern University 2009 OCA Distinguished Student Organization Award – Iota Pi Chapter of Lambda Pi Eta << back to top >>
Our spotlight this time falls on Jenny Walton, OCAs fearless conference planner. Jenny (Ohio Northern University) is in her second year as conference planner.
I am currently an assistant professor of communication studies at Ohio Northern University. I coordinate all of the public speaking sections, and teach several of them. I also teach the rhetoric of film, political communication, small group, and persuasion.
I study films and teach about films but I really don't like watching movies that much. I have a short attention span, so sitcoms are more my speed.
I was a lunch lady in my middle school cafeteria when I was 11 and I made a dollar a day.
I always wanted to be a college professor, so I went to Indiana State University and majored in Speech and Theater Teaching with a minor in comm studies. This allowed me to take all of the communication classes I needed as well as take the education classes required of an education major. I wanted to be a college professor who knew how to teach. I continued at ISU for my MA in Communication Studies and then went on to Bowling Green State for my Ph.D. in Communication Studies.
My dissertation focus was on political rhetoric, particularly how it was represented in political films such as Mr. Smith Goes to Washington and The Candidate. I continue to study political rhetoric. In the past I have done some work in instructional communication as well. My primary focus at this point is studying the rhetorical and social values present in soap operas, which I am having a lot of fun with.
I love my job because I work with really fun people who are always very supportive. My students are a pleasure to teach as well.
I am very proud to have had my dissertation published. I have also had a great deal of success teaching at ONU. I received a few favorite professor awards as well as being nominated for teacher of the year.
I would like to work on getting some of my conference presentations polished for publication and get my soap opera research published as a scholarly book.
I really would like to see OCA become a must go to conference on the calendars of Ohio scholars - much like CSCA, ECA and NCA are. I think we are close to reaching that goal based on our last conference, so that is exciting.
Optimistic, easy going, fun, and stubborn. << back to top >>
Coming Soon, OCA’s 2010 Conference: A Message from OCA President Matthew Smith
We want to encourage you to submit papers and panels that explore how we play with others in the proverbial sandbox. Do you team-teach a course with a colleague in another department? Are you encouraged to work in interdisciplinary teams to strategize for institutional dilemmas like enrollment management problems? Have you completed a research project with a scholar in another field? If so, we would like to invite your contributions to the conference program. Moreover, if you have colleagues and co-authors who would be interested in joining you for your presentation (and us for the whole conference), we’d welcome their participation in this year’s gathering. This would be a great opportunity for you to show those outside the field just how much good work is going on in Communication Studies at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. We look forward to seeing you—and your entourage—at Clark State Community College in Springfield on October 2 << back to top >>
MyFace, FaceSpace, Facebook - I Can't Keep It Straight: From the (Computer) Desk of the Executive Director
It makes sense that if we want to grow as an association - and if we want to reach students and scholars across the state and beyond - we need to be where they are. So, during the business meeting I mentioned OCAs upcoming social networking and marketing "initiatives." Immediately following the OCA business meeting, we launched OCAs first group page on Facebook. I encourage each of you to join our group. You can link to the group directly by going to http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=175894882201 In the coming months, I hope we can use this site to share information about communication scholarship and teaching ideas. Currently we are working on an OCA Wikipedia entry. We are lucky to have archives rich with the history of our great association. Over the next few months, we hope to put together relevant information from our past and house it on Wikipedia. But we need your help. Wikis are collaborative websites and they provide great power to the communities they serve (including academic communities). I hope you'll join me in making our Wikipedia entry the best it can be. See you online! << back to top >>
Job Openings Across the State Journalism/Broadcasting and Digital Media Cedarville University is a comprehensive, primarily undergraduate, Baptist university of arts, sciences, and professional programs with an enrollment of over 3,000. It combines a evangelical, non-charismatic, theological position. Faculty, who must be born-again Christians, must agree with our doctrinal statement, and Community Covenant and General Work Place Standards. In addition to teaching excellence, expectations include Biblical integration of faith/learning, student advising, scholarly pursuits, service activities, collegiality, and church involvement. The Department of Communication Arts is seeking a faculty member to teach new media courses in journalism and electronic media. Primary responsibilities include teaching Writing and Design for Mobile/Web, Designing Solutions for New Audiences, The Networked Audience, Digital Media Production, Digital Compression and Streaming, Principles of Computer Animation and Web Analytics. The successful candidate must have a master's degree with some professional experience, or Ph.D. in journalism/mass communication. Please direct inquiries to Dr. Steven Winteregg, Dean, School of Humanities, or his assistant, Shelly Nutter, at 937-766-3235, or nutters@cedarville.edu. Applications accepted until position is filled. << back to top >> Assistant Professor - Communications, Journalism/Mass Communication Walsh University announces an opening for an Assistant Professor, Communications, Journalism/Mass communication generalist with specialty in print/web journalism. Supervise student newspaper, and teach courses in media writing and editing and other areas such as Speech, Media and Society, and Mass Communication to suit interests and curricular needs. Advise communication and corporate communication majors. Master's degree required; Ph.D. required for tenure track status. Rank dependent on qualifications. Teaching and/or professional experience required. Walsh University is a Catholic institution located in North Canton, Ohio, that offers liberal arts undergraduate education and graduate programs. A commitment to the Judeo Christian tradition, diversity and service learning are critical to the mission of Walsh University. To apply, please submit your c.v./resume to the following website: https://walshjobs.simeplehire.com << back to top >> Instructor Job Description: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed below. Reasonable accommodations will be made for disabled persons, covered by the Americans With Disabilities Act, in accordance with its requirements. Required Education/Experience: Must have a Master's Degree in Communication or closely related field. Strongly prefer 18 semester or 24 quarter credit hours in Communication. Preferred Qualifications: Strongly prefer 18 semester or 24 quarter credit hours in Communication. Prior teaching experience at the post secondary level preferred. Prefer someone who is a communication generalist who might be able to teach Writing for Public Relations and/or lead an Oral Communication across the Curriculum initiative for the department. Training/Certifications Required: State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or demonstrable ability to gain access to worksites. Apply online at https://jobs.cscc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=53354&jtsrc=www.highered jobs.com&jtrfr=www.peopleadmin.com&adorig=PA << back to top >> Faculty member/Debate Coach Cedarville University is a comprehensive, primarily undergraduate, Baptist university of arts, sciences, and professional programs with an enrollment of over 3,000. It combines a evangelical, non-charismatic, theological position. Faculty, who must be born-again Christians, must agree with our doctrinal statement, and Community Covenant and General Work Place Standards. In addition to teaching excellence, expectations include Biblical integration of faith/learning, student advising, scholarly pursuits, service activities, collegiality, and church involvement. Postal Address: Dr. Steven Winteregg School of Humanities Cedarville University 251 N. Main St. Cedarville, OH 45314 Phone: 937-766-3235 Fax: 937-766-3341 Online App. Form: http://www.cedarville.edu/employment/ Email Address: nutters@cedarville.edu << back to top >> Instructor, Journalism & Mass Communication Shawnee State University, the regional state university of south central Ohio, with an enrollment of approx. 4,000 students, is seeking a full-service faculty position in journalism and mass communications for the 2010-11 academic year. Rank of Senior Instructor or Assistant Professor based on qualifications. Duties include advising the university newspaper and teaching News Reporting and Writing 1 and 2, Publication Editing & Design and composition and/or public speaking. Preference given to candidates who can also teach Radio and Television Journalism, Magazine Feature Writing, and/or public relations. Requirements: master's degree in journalism or mass communications (MAJ or MSF) or a related field for appointment as senior instructor; Ph.D. in journalism or mass communication or a related field for appointment as assistant professor. Minimum three years college-level experience teaching journalism; minimum three years experience as newspaper editor or advisor. To ensure full consideration, send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and unofficial transcripts to: Dr. Timothy E. Scheurer, Dean College of Arts and Sciences, Shawnee State University, 940 2nd Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662. Official transcript required prior to appointment. Review of applicants will begin immediately. Position is open until filled. For more information about SSU go to: http://www.shawnee.edu SSU seeks staff members who share our commitment of students as our first priority. SSU is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer Application Information Postal Address: Dr. Timothy Scheurer College of Arts & Sciences Shawnee State University 940 Second Street Portsmouth, OH 45662 << back to top >>
Send us your news We need your news. Please send calls, updates, and other information to share with members of OCA. Readers of the OCA Conversation love to see position announcements, information about new books and supplements, appointments, and other news relevant to researching and teaching communication in Ohio and beyond. So please, send your news by May 20, 2010 to Mary Beth Earnheardt at mearnheardt@ysu.edu for publication consideration in an upcoming issue. << back to top >>
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