BRUCE CONVERSE MCKINNEY
123 South Palm Drive
Winnabow, NC 28479
(910) 383-2762 (home); (910) 962-727 (office)
Internet mckinneyb@uncw.edu
EDUCATION
Ph.D., 1985, THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, College of Liberal Arts; Major:
Speech Communication; G.P.A.: 3.9/4.0.
Studies emphasized small group communication, interpersonal and organizational
communication, technical writing/editing, and sign language.
Doctoral Dissertation: Decision-Making in the President's Commission on the Assassination of
President Kennedy: A Descriptive Analysis Employing Irving Janis' Groupthink Hypothesis,
directed by Dr. Dennis S. Gouran.
M.A., 1980, THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, College of Liberal Arts; Major:
Speech Communication; G.P.A.: 3.9/4.0.
Studies emphasized speech pedagogy, rhetorical criticism, group dynamics and theory, reticence,
and communication apprehension and avoidance.
Master's Thesis: Comparison of Students In Self-Selected Speech Options on Four Measures of
Reticence and Cognate Problems, directed by Dr. Gerald M. Phillips.
B.A., 1976, UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, College of Liberal Arts; Major:
Psychology; G.P.A. 3.4/4.0.
Academic Honors: Dean's list throughout enrollment, Senior Key Society for Academics and
Leadership (now Mortar Board), graduated Cum Laude.
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA WILMINGTON, Wilmington, NC.
Associate Professor. Department of Communication Studies.
Teach courses in organizational communication, public relations, desktop publishing, and
communication theory. 2005 – present. Currently serve as president of the UNCW Faculty
Senate.
CENTER FOR SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Lecturer: Taught week-long “short courses” for Vietnamese middle managers on conflict
resolution and negotiation, Summer, Winter, 2000-2002.
ANGELO STATE UNIVERSITY, San Angelo, TX.
Associate Professor. Department of Communication, Drama, and Journalism.
Taught courses in public speaking, desktop publishing, group discussion, research methods, and
intercultural communication. Advisor for graduate program. 2001 – 205.
JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY, Harrisonburg, VA.
Assistant Professor. School of Speech Communication. Coordinator of Public Relations
Program, teach public relations management, writing for public relations, public relations
campaigns, and research methods. 1999 - 2001.
ROYAL EDUCATION VIETNAM, LTD. Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Lecturer. Teach week-long “short courses” for Vietnamese middle managers on conflict
resolution and negotiation, Summers 2004-present.
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT WILMINGTON, Wilmington, NC.
Professor. Department of Communication Studies. Full-time, tenured faculty member,
1990 - 1999. Responsible for teaching communication theory, public relations, mediation and
conflict management, public speaking, and interpersonal communication.
JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY, Harrisonburg, VA.
Assistant Professor. Department of Communication. Full-time faculty member, four-year term
contract, 1986 - 1990. Responsible for teaching courses in public speaking, writing for public
relations, small group communication, mediation, and persuasion.
BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Weyers Cave, VA.
Adjunct Professor. Department of Humanities. Part-time professor, 1987 – 1990, 2000.
Responsible for teaching the basic oral communication course.
LA SALLE UNIVERSITY, Philadelphia, PA.
Assistant Professor. Communication Arts Department.
Full-time faculty member, September 1985 - December 1985. Responsible for teaching
introduction to public relations, organizational communication, and interpersonal
communication.
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THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, University Park, PA.
Graduate Teaching Assistant. Graduate School, College of Business Administration.
1984 - 1985. Held teaching assistantship to teach business and professional speaking to MBA
students,
JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY, Harrisonburg, VA.
Instructor. Department of Communication Arts. Full-time faculty member responsible for
teaching fifteen credit-hours per semester, 1981 - 1983.
THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, University Park, PA.
Graduate Teaching Assistant. Department of Speech Communication. Taught basic speech
communication courses as part of a graduate assistantship, 1978 - 1980.
COURSES TAUGHT OR PRESENTLY TEACHING
Business and Professional Speaking
Communication Theory
Corporate Communication (course developed by McKinney)
Communications Operations Management (G)
Desktop Publishing
Intercultural Communication (G)
Interpersonal Communication
Introduction to Communication Studies
Male/Female Relational Communication (course developed by McKinney)
Mediation and Conflict Management (course developed by McKinney)
Negotiation and Arbitration (course developed by McKinney)
Organizational Communication
Persuasion
Research Methods (G)
Small Group Communication and Leadership
Introduction to Public Relations
Public Relations Techniques Written, Public Relations Techniques Visual
Public Speaking
Public Relations Management and Campaigns
Research Methods
Rhetoric of the Vietnam War in Literature and Film (course developed by McKinney)
Rhetoric of Kennedy Assassination Theories (course developed by McKinney)
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PUBLICATIONS
Articles
McKinney, B.C., Kelly, L., and Duran, R. “Narcissism or Openness?: College Students’ Use of
Facebook and Twitter,” Communication Research Reports, Vol. 29 (2), 108-118, 2012.
McKinney, Bruce C. Public Relations in Vietnam: Examination of a Work in Progress,” Asian
Profile, Vol. 39 (3), 251-256.
McKinney, Bruce C. “Communication Apprehension in Asia.” Asian Profile, Vol. 37 (3), 201207, 2009.
McKinney, Bruce C. “Vietnamese Business Managers’ Perceptions of Public
Relations.” Public Relations Quarterly, 52 (1),2 2008.
McKinney, Bruce. C. The Vietnam War and the Legacy of the Romantic Quest.” Carolinas
Communication Annual, 22, 2007, 36-45.
McKinney, Bruce. C. “Public Relations in Vietnam: A Six-Year Perspective,” Public Relations
Quarterly,” 51 (2), 18-22, 2006.
Kimsey, William D., Trobaugh, Sallye , McKinney, Bruce C.,., Hoole, Emily, Thelk, Amy D,
and . Davis, Susan L “Seven Phase Model of Conflict: Practical Applications for Conflict
Mediators and Readers." Conflict Resolution Quarterly, Vol. 23 (4), 487-499, 2006.
McKinney, Bruce C. “Decision-Making: Case Studies Including the Bush Administration’s
Decision to Invade Iraq.” The Canadian Journal of Peace Studies, 37 (2), 11-25.
McKinney, Bruce C., and Kimsey, William D. “An investigation of Vietnamese Business
Managers’ Perception of Communication Competence and Conflict Management Style." Asian
Profile, 32 (No. 2), 127-13, 2004.
McKinney, B. C., Nicholson, J. H., and Kimsey, W. D. "A Cross Cultural Comparison of
Communication Apprehension between Americans and Vietnamese." Asian Profile, Vol. 31 (No.
4), 317-321, 2003.
McKinney, Bruce C. , Cau, Ngoc Ta., and Kimsey, William D. “Conflict Management
Preferences of Vietnamese Business Managers.” Asian Profile. Vol. 30 (No. 6), 497-516, 2002.
McKinney, Bruce C. “The Wreck of the Morning Dew: The U.S. Coast Guard and Crisis
Communication.” New Jersey Journal of Communication. Vol. 9 (No.1), 63-75, 2001.
McKinney, Bruce C. “Public Relations in the Land of the Ascending Dragon: Implications in
Light of the U.S./Vietnam Bilateral Trade Agreement.” Public Relations Quarterly. Vol. 45 (No.
4), 23-26, 2000.
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McKinney, Bruce C. “Public Relations in the Land of the Ascending Dragon: Implications in
Light of the U.S./Vietnam Bilateral Trade Agreement.” Public Relations Quarterly. Vol. 45 (No.
4), 23-26, 2000.
McKinney, Bruce C., Kimsey, William D., and Fuller, Rex M. “Conflict Management Skills
Employers Desire of their Employees.” Carolinas Communication Annual. Vol. XVI, 7-21,
2000.
McKinney, Bruce C. “Intercultural Communication Differences Between the United States and
Vietnam with Implication for Future Relations.” The Canadian Journal of Peace Studies.” Vol.
32 (No. 3), 23-33, 2000.
Kimsey, William D., and McKinney, Bruce C. “Vietnam Business Leaders Receive Mediation
Training,” Resolutions, Supreme Court of Virginia, Vol. 7 No. 4, 4ff, 1999.
McKinney, Bruce C., Kelly, Lynne, and Duran, Robert L. "Conflict Management Message
Style and Communication Competence," Communication Reports, Vol 10 (No. 2), 185-196,
1997.
McKinney, Bruce C. "A Critical Analysis of Transformative Mediation." Canadian Journal of
Peace Studies, Vol. 29(1), 41-52, 1997.
McKinney, Bruce C., Kimsey, William D., and Fuller, Rex M. "A Nationwide Survey of
Mediation Centers." Mediation Quarterly, Vol 14 (No. 2), 155-166, 1996.
Kimsey, William D., Fuller, Rex M., and McKinney, Bruce C. "School Based Mediation and
Conflict Communication Instruction." Virginia Social Science Journal, Vol. 31, 131-141, 1996.
Kimsey, William D., Fuller, Rex M., Bell, Andrew, and McKinney, Bruce C. "Mediator
Strategic Choices: An Experimental Study." Mediation Quarterly, Vol. 12, (No. 4), 89-97, 1994.
McKinney, Bruce C., and Pullum, Stephen J. "Obstacles to Overcome in the Implementation of
a Program to Reduce Communication Apprehension in the Basic Public Speaking Course."
Basic Communication Course Annual, Vol. 6, 70-86, 1994.
McKinney, Bruce C. "The Warren Commission." In Miller, Christine, M. and McKinney,
Bruce C. (Eds.). Government Commission Communication, 75-101. Westport, CT: Praeger,
1993.
Kimsey, William D., Fuller, Rex M., and McKinney, Bruce C. "Mediator Listening, Dispute
Reframing, and Mediation Outcome: A Pilot Study." Journal of the International Listening
Association, Vol. 7, 74-91, 1993.
Fuller, Rex M., Kimsey, William D., and McKinney, Bruce C. "Mediator Neutrality and
Storytelling Order." Mediation Quarterly, Vol. 10 (No. 2), 187-192, 1992.
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McKinney, Bruce C., and Kelly, Lynne. "An Investigation into the Relationship Between
Communication Competence and Depression." The Pennsylvania Speech Communication
Annual, Vol. XLVIII, 39-51, 1992.
McKinney, Bruce C., and Kimsey, William D. "Mediation: An Alternative for Managing
Conflict in Organizational Settings." The Carolinas Speech Communication Annual, Vol. VIII,
18-28, 1992.
McKinney, Bruce C. "Decision-Making in the Warren Commission: A Qualitative Analysis of
Solution-Centeredness." The Pennsylvania Speech Communication Annual, Vol. XLVI, 21-45,
1990.
McKinney, Bruce C., Kimsey, William D., and Begnal, Cynthia. “External Locus of Control
Between Reticent and Non-Reticent Students in Self-Selected Speech Communication Classes,"
Journal of the Illinois Speech and Theatre Association, Vol. XLI, 7-17, 1990.
McKinney, Bruce C. "The Group Process and '12 Angry Men," The Speech Communication
Teacher, Vol. 4 (No. 2), 1-2, 1990. Also published in Lucas, Stephen E., Selections from the
Speech Communication Teacher 1986-1991. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1992.
McKinney, Bruce C. "Audience Analysis Exercise," The Speech Communication Teacher, Vol.
3 (No. 2), 6, 1989. Also published in Lucas, Stephen E., Selections from the Speech
Communication Teacher 1986-1991. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1992.
McKinney, Bruce C., And Alotta, Robert I. "POWs and MIAs in Southeast Asia: Where Have
All the Soldiers Gone?" International Freedom Review, Vol. 2 (No. 4), 41-50, 1989.
McKinney, Bruce C. "The Sicilian Slapping Incidents and Their Aftermath: The Apology of
General George S. Patton, Jr." Kansas Speech Journal, Vol. 49 (No. 1), 1-13, 1989.
McKinney, Bruce C. "The Failed Romantic Quest of the American Soldier in the Vietnam
War," Kansas Speech Journal, Vol. 48 (No. 2), 16-25, 1988.
McKinney, Bruce C. "The 'Jeopardy' of Impromptu Speaking," The Speech Communication
Teacher, Vol. 2 (No. 1), 14-16, 1987.
Kelly, Lynne, Phillips, Gerald M., and McKinney, Bruce C. "Reprise: Farewell Reticence,
Good-bye Apprehension! Building a Practical Nosology of Speech Communication Problems,"
Communication Education, Vol. 31 (No. 3), 211-219, 1982.
McKinney, Bruce C. "The Effects of Reticence on Group Interaction," Communication
Quarterly, Vol. 30 (No.2), 124-128, 1982.
Book Review
McKinney, Bruce C. "Communication and Negotiation," reviewed in Communication
Quarterly, Vol. 41, No. 3, 368-371, 1993.
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Books
McKinney, Bruce C. (Ed). Concepts in Applied Communication: A Practical Analysis of
Research and Theory. San Diego: Cognella, 2011.
Kimsey, Wiliam D., McKinney, Bruce C., Noce, Dorothy J. Della, and Trobaugh, Sallaye S.
Mediator Communication Competencies: Problem Solving and Transformative Practices, (5th
ed). Boston: Pearson, 2005.
Anderson, Janice, Foster-Kuehn, Myrna L., McKinney, Bruce C. Communication Skills for
Surviving Conflict at Work. Cresskill, NJ: Hampton Press, 1996.
Miller, Christine, and McKinney, Bruce C. (Eds.). Government Commission Communication.
Westport, CT: Praeger, 1993.
McKinney, Bruce C., Kimsey, Wiliam, D., and Fuller, Rex M. Mediation: Dispute Resolution
Through Communication. DuBuque, IA: Kendall-Hunt, 1990.
CONVENTION PAPERS
McKinney, B.C., Kelly, L., and Duran, R. “Narcissism or Openness?: College Students’ Use of
Facebook and Twitter.” Paper presented at the annual convention of the National
Communication Association, New Orleans, November 2011.
McKinneyy, B.C. “Perspectives on Teaching Vietnamese Managers Communication Skills Over
a Ten-Year Period,” paper presented at the annual convention of the Carolina Communication
Association, Wilmington, North Carolina, September 2009.
McKinney, B.C. “Communication Apprehension in Asia,” paper presented at the annual
Convention of the Carolinas Communication Association, Columbia, South Carolina,
October 2008.
McKinney, B.C. “The History of the Study and Teaching of Communication
at The University of North Carolina Wilmington,” paper presented at the annual Convention of
the Carolinas Communication Association, Columbia, South Carolina,
October 2008.
McKinney, Bruce. “The Decision-Making of the Bush Administration and the
Invasion of Iraq: An Analysis of the Decisions that Led to Operation Iraqi Freedom.”
Paper presented at the annual convention of the National Communication Association,
Boston, November 2005.
Kimsey, William D., McKinney, Bruce C., Trobaugh, S., Davis, S. L., and Thelk, A. D., “A
Quantitative Analysis of a Seven Phase Model of Organizational Conflict: A Congregational
Application.” Paper presented at the annual convention of the National Communication
Association, Chicago, November 2004..
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McKinney, Bruce C. , and Kimsey, W.D. “ Vietnamese Educators and Businessmen’s
Perception of the Need for Communication Education in Vietnam.” Paper presented at the annual
convention of the National Communication Association, Miami Beach, 2003.
McKinney, Bruce C., and Kimsey, William D. “A Comparison of Students in TextbookOriented and Video-Oriented Public Speaking Classes on Measures of Communication
Apprehension and Communication Competence.” Paper presented at the annual convention of
the National Communication Association, New Orleans, Louisiana, November 2002.
McKinney, Bruce C. “Philip Caputo’s A Rumor of War and the American Experience in
Vietnam.” Paper presented at the annual convention of the National Communication Association,
New Orleans, Louisiana, November 2002.
McKinney, Bruce C. “The Romantic Quest and the American Soldier in the Vietnam War: A
Failure of Perceptions.” Paper presented at the annual convention of the National
Communication Association, New Orleans, Louisiana, November 2002.
McKinney, Bruce, and Nicholson, John H. “A Cross-Cultural Comparison of Communication
Apprehension Between Americans and Vietnamese.” Paper presented at the annual convention
of the National Communication Association, New Orleans, Louisiana, November 2002.
McKinney, Bruce C., and Kimsey, William D. “Comparison of Vietnamese and Americans on
Conflict Management Message Style and Communication Competence.” Paper presented at the
annual convention of the National Communication Association, New Orleans, Louisiana,
November 2002.
Kimsey, William D., Trobaugh, Sallye, and McKinney, Bruce C. “Congregational Conflict,
Believer Dispute, and Principled Resolution.” Paper presented at the annual convention of the
National Communication Association, New Orleans, Louisiana, November 2002.
McKinney, Bruce C., Kimsey, William D., and Fuller, Rex M. “Conflict Management Style
Preferences of Vietnamese Business Managers.” Paper presented at the annual convention of the
National Communication Association, Atlanta, Georgia, November 2001.
McKinney, Bruce C., Kimsey, William D. “Conflict Management Styles Preferences of
Vietnamese Business Managers.” Paper presented at the annual convention of the National
Communication Association, Atlanta, 2001.
McKinney, Bruce C., and Atkinson, Kirsten B. “Assessment Measures to Use in Conflict
Management Workshops.” Paper presented at the annual convention of the National
Communication Association, Seattle, November 2000.
McKinney, Bruce C. “The Wreck of the Morning Dew: The U.S. Coast Guard and Crisis
Communication.” Paper presented at the annual convention of the National Communication
Association, Seattle, November 2000.
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McKinney, Bruce. “Public Relations in the Land of the Ascending Dragon.” Paper presented at
the annual convention of the Southern States Communication Association, New Orleans, April
2000.
McKinney, Bruce C. “Intercultural Communication Differences Between the United States and
Vietnam with Consequences for Conflict Management.” Paper presented at the annual
convention of the National Communication Association, Chicago, November 1999.
McKinney, Bruce C. “The UNCW Mediation Program: A Collaborative Effort Between a
Private Mediation Center and a State University.” Paper presented at the annual convention of
the National Communication Association, New York City, November 1998.
McKinney, Bruce C., Kelly, Lynne, and Duran, Robert. "An Investigation into the Relationship
Between Conflict Management Message Style and Communication Competency." Paper
presented at the annual convention of the Eastern Communication Association, Baltimore,
Maryland, April 1997.
McKinney, Bruce C. "Gender and Conflict Management." Paper presented at the annual
convention of the Southern States Communication Association, Savannah, GA, April 1997.
McKinney, Bruce C., Kimsey, William D., and Fuller, Rex M. "The Practice of Mediation in
the United States: A National Survey with Implications for Education, Training, and Funding."
Paper presented at the annual convention of the Speech Communication Association, San Diego,
California, November 1996.
McKinney, Bruce C., Kimsey, William D., and Fuller, Rex M. "Conflict Management Skills
Employers Desire of Their Employees." Paper presented at the annual convention of the Speech
Communication Association Convention, San Diego, California, November 1996.
McKinney, Bruce C., and Geddes, Doreen. "Men from Mars? Women from Venus?
Communication Research and Popular Theories of Relational Communication." Paper presented
at the annual convention of the Carolinas Speech Communication Association, Raleigh, North
Carolina, October 1996.
McKinney, Bruce C. "A Critical Analysis of Transformative/Humanistic Mediation." Paper
presented at the annual convention of the Speech Communication Association, San Antonio,
Texas, November 1995.
McKinney, Bruce C. "Implementing Mediation Into the Basic Negotiation Course." Paper
presented at the annual convention of the Carolinas Speech Communication Association,
Charlotte, North Carolina, October 1995.
McKinney, Bruce C., and Pullum, Stephen J. "Obstacles to Overcome in the Implementation of
a Program to Reduce Communication Apprehension in the Basic Public Speaking Course."
Paper presented at the annual convention of the Speech Communication Association, Miami
Beach, Florida, November 1993.
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Fuller, Rex M., Kimsey, William D., and McKinney, Bruce C. "School-Based Dispute Systems
Design: Communication Training In Tolerance of Other Ethnic Groups." Paper presented at the
National Conference on Peacemaking and Conflict Resolution, Portland, Oregon, June 1992.
McKinney, Bruce C. "The Real War vs. the 'Reel' War: Hollywood and the Romantic Quest in
Vietnam." Paper presented at the annual convention of the Carolinas Speech Communication
Association, Spartanburg, South Carolina, October 1992.
McKinney, Bruce C., and Kelly, Lynne. "An Investigation Into the Relationship Between
Communication Competence and Depression," paper presented at the annual convention of the
Eastern Communication Association, Portland, Maine, May 1992.
McKinney, Bruce C., Kuehn, Scott, and Kimsey, William D. "Self-Reported Correlates of
Communication Apprehension, Depression, and Internal-External Locus of Control," paper
presented at the annual convention of the Speech Communication Association, Atlanta, Georgia,
November 1991.
McKinney, Bruce C. "The Significance of Language Selection in the Four-Step Mediation
Model: A Semantic Perspective," paper presented at the National Conference on Peacemaking
and Conflict Resolution, Charlotte, North Carolina, June 1991.
McKinney, Bruce C. "Decision-Making in the Warren Commission: A Qualitative Analysis of
Solution-Centeredness," paper presented at the annual convention of the Speech Communication
Association, Chicago, Illinois, November 1990.
Germeroth, Darla, McKinney, Bruce C., Bloom, V., Bluman, P., Hamilton, P., and Pucel, J.
"Predicting Public Speaking Anxiety Treatment Outcome," paper presented at the annual
convention of the International Communication Association, Dublin, Ireland, May 1990.
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McKinney, Bruce C., and Kimsey, William D. "The Use of Mediation in the Resolution
of Conflicts in Organizational Settings," paper presented at the annual convention of the
Eastern Communication Association, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 1990.
McKinney, Bruce C., Kimsey, William D., and Begnal, Cynthia. "Comparison of
Internal and External Locus of Control Between Reticent and Non-Reticent Students in
Self-Selected Speech Communication Classes," paper presented at the annual convention
of the Eastern Communication Association, Ocean City, Maryland, May 1989.
McKinney, Bruce C. "The Nature of Interpersonal Relationships and the Role of
Language Between Mediators and Disputants," paper presented at the North American
Conference on Peacemaking and Conflict Resolution," Montreal, Quebec, Canada, March
1989.
McKinney, Bruce C. "The Basic Speech Communication Course: Administrative
Concerns in Meeting the Needs of Special Students," paper presented at the annual
convention of the Speech Communication Association, New Orleans, Louisiana,
November 1988.
McKinney, Bruce C. "Mediation in the 'Community' of Speech Communication," paper
presented at the annual convention of the Eastern Communication Association,
Baltimore, Maryland, May 1988.
McKinney, Bruce C. "Decision-Making in the President's Commission on the
Assassination of President Kennedy," paper presented at the annual convention of the
Eastern Communication Association, Syracuse, New York, May 1987.
McKinney, Bruce C. "Treating Communication Apprehension and Avoidance: Past
Roots, Future Perspectives," paper presented at the annual convention of the Eastern
Communication Association, Providence, Rhode Island, May 1985.
McKinney, Bruce C. "Are We Teachers of Speech or Teachers of Humans?" paper
presented at the annual convention of the Speech Communication Association of
Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, October 1984.
McKinney, Bruce C. "Implementation of a Course to Overcome Shyness in a Basic
Communication Curriculum," paper presented at the annual convention of the Eastern
Communication Association, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 1984.
McKinney, Bruce C. "Organizational Climate: A Summary of Research and
Controversy," paper presented at the annual Convention of the Eastern Communication
Association, Ocean City, Maryland, April 1983.
McKinney, Bruce C. "How it Feels to 'Get Trained,'" paper presented at the annual
convention of the Eastern Communication Association, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May
1979.
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VI. Service
A. Service to the Communication Department
1. Co-advisor for Journalism minor, 2008—2009.
B. Service to UNCW
1. Faculty Senate President, July 1, 2008 – June 30, 2011
2. Chancellor Search Committee, December 2010 – May 2011
3. Assistant General Council Search Committee, August 2010-November 2010.
4. UNCW Planning Committee, September 2008 – June 30, 2011
5. UNCW Budget Committee, September 2008 – June 30, 2011
6. UNCW Graduate Council, September 2008—May 2011.
7. UNCW Commencement Committee, 2008-2011.
8. Taught the Following Workshop for CTE w/Craig Galbraith:
“Faculty Involvement and Engagement,” March 2010.
9. Successfully negotiated a teaching agreement between UNCW and the Ho Chi
Minh City Development Learning Center, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
10. Provost Advisory Council 2009-2011.
11. UNC-Tomorrow Phase II Committee, September 2008—2010.
12. Participated in “Move –In” for new students, August 2008, August 209
13. UNCW Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Search
Committee, February –May 2008.
14. College of Health and Human Services Dean Search Committee, August –
October 2008.
15. Represented UNCW at Faculty Assembly in Chapel Hill, NC, twelve times
from 2008-2010.
16. Member of the UNC-Tomorrow Phase II committee, September – December
2008.
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17. Made twelve Faculty Senate Reports to the UNCW Board of Trustees, 20082010.
18. Led March 2010 retreat for Faculty Senate and selected UNCW professors,
March 12, 2009.
19. Guest speaker at UNCW “International Communication Career Day,”
sponsored by Office of International Programs and The Career Center,
November, 2010.
20. Successfully mediated a dispute between the UNCW Parking Supervisor and
School of Health and Human Services which enabled faculty to get parking rights
on days of home basketball games, Spring 2011.
21. Worked with the “Global Initiatives Program” in the University College 2009present.
22. Interviewed applicants for a tenure track position in Health Communication at
the 2011 National Communication Association Convention in New Orleans, LA,
November 2011.
23. Member of UNCW Budget Committee, 1996 - 1999.
24. Member of UNCW International Program Committee, 1998 - 1999.
25. Vice-President, Faculty Senate University of North Carolina at Wilmington,
1995 - 1999.
26. Member of NCAA Certification Committee for the University of North
Carolina at Wilmington; principle area of examination was "Gender Equity in
Athletic Facilities." Report Completed June 1996.
27. Member of University of North Carolina at Wilmington Campus Judiciary
Board, Fall 1991 - 1996; chaired all hearings 1994-1996.
28. Member of University of North Carolina at Wilmington Athletic Counsel, Fall
1991 - 1995.
29. Member of University of North Carolina at Wilmington Task Force on Greek
Affairs, Fall 1994. Ad hoc committee examined role of Greek institutions at
UNCW.
30. University of North Carolina at Wilmington Freshman Advisor, 1991 - 1994;
1996 - 1998.
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C. Service to Professional Organizations
Manuscript reviewer for journal Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social
Networking, 2011.
Manuscript reviewer for Communication Quarterly, 2012.
Service to Community (Pro Bono)
Service to Community (Paid)
1. U. S. Marine Corps Special Operations Command (MARSOC), Marine Air
and Ground Combat Center, 29 Palms Marine Base, 29 Palms, California.
Worked with MARSOC squads being sent to Afghanistan for Village Stability
Operations (VSO) during simulated patrols in mock Afghanistan villages in
Mojave Desert. I observed
and debriefed Marines on their intercultural communication skills, June-July,
2011.
2. Participated in Spring 2010 General Education Assessment
Workshop to assess UNCW Learning Goals, April 2009 and 2010.
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