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Emily S. Sauter
CAMPUS:
1113 W Plum St
Fort Collins, CO 80521
651-307-3185
emily.sauter@colostate.edu
EDUCATION
MA in Communication Studies, May 2011
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado
M.A. Thesis:
Shout Amandla: A Rhetorical Analysis of Helen Zille
Directed by:
Dr. Kari Vasby Anderson
Committee:
Dr. Carl Burgchardt, Dr. Sandra Davis
Master’s Certification in Women’s Studies from Colorado State University, Fort Collins,
Colorado, to be awarded May 2011.
BA in Communication Studies and Political Science, May 2008
University of St. Thomas, St. Paul Minnesota
Graduated Magna Cum Laude with a GPA of 3.75 on a 4.0 scale
Study Abroad:
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University of Limerick, Limerick Ireland, September 2005 to February 2006
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Westville Girls School, Durban, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa, Africa 2001-2002
AREAS OF INTEREST
Rhetorical Criticisms, Rhetorical Theory, Feminist Theory, Post-Colonial Studies, Public
Address Scholarship, Intercultural Communication, and Political Communication.
ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP
Publications:
Sauter, E. S. A Rhetorical Look at ‘24’ Using Fantasy Theme Criticism, in Foss, Sonja,
Rhetorical Criticism: Exploration and Practice, Fourth Ed., Waveland Press, (submitted for
consideration).
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Sauter, E. S. Student voice essay in Preparing for Group Problem-Solving
(Chapter 4), Cragan, John C., Communication in Small Groups: Theory, Process and Skills,
Wadsworth, 2008.
Competitively Selected Convention Papers:
Sauter, E.S. The Constitutive Powers of Facebook: An Analysis of Helen Zille’s
Facebook. Presented at The Rhetoric Society of America Conference, Philadelphia, PA, May 2528, 2012.
Sauter, E.S. Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto‘s 1989 Address at the US House of
Representatives: A Study in Invitational Rhetoric. Presented at Southern States Communication
Association, San Antonio, TX, April 12-15, 2012.
Sauter, E.S. Helen Zille: A Feminist Perspective. Presented at Southern States
Communication Association, San Antonio, TX, April 12-15, 2012.
Sauter, E.S. Benazir Bhutto and The Power of Narrative. Presented at Rocky
Mountain Communication Association Convention, Loveland, CO, April 21, 2011. Top Paper
Award.
Sauter, E.S. The Agenda: The Life of Agenda-Setting Theory. Presented at
Rocky Mountain Communication Association Convention, Loveland, CO, April 21, 2011.
Sauter, E.S. Shout Amandla: A Rhetorical Criticism of South African Politician
Helen Zille’s 2009 Acceptance Speech. Western States Communication Association Convention,
Monterey, CA, 2011.
Sauter, E.S. Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto’s 1989 Address at the US House of
Representatives. Western States Communication Association Convention, Monterey, CA, 2011.
Sauter, E.S. Hmong Means Free: Hmong Women and Identity Formation in
America. Presented at The National Communication Association Convention, San Francisco,
CA, November 14-17, 2010.
Sauter, E.S. Vox Populi Vox Dei: Understanding Public Opinion through
Vernacular Rhetoric and Symbolic Convergence Theory. Presented at Rocky Mountain
Communication Association Convention, Loveland, CO, April 17, 2010.
Sauter, E.S. Hitler’s Rhetoric of Destruction. Presented at Western States
Communication Association Convention, Anchorage, AL, March 5-9, 2010.
Sauter, E.S., 2008 Public Speaking in Minnesota: A Study on the Application of
Rhetorical Theory. Presented at the regional Undergraduate Research Conference, University of
St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN Top Paper Award.
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Sauter, E. S., 2007. “Government, is um, like, Good: College Student’s Views
on Government.” Presented at the Midwest Political Science Association Fall Conference, St.
Peters, MN.
Sauter, E. S., 2007. Public Speaking in Minnesota: A Study on the Application
of Rhetorical Theory. Presented at Inquire UST Fall Poster session, University of St. Thomas, St.
Paul, MN.
Honor Societies:
 Lamda Pi Eta, Communication Honor Society
 Pi Sigma Alpha, Political Science Honor Society
 Delta Epsilon Sigma, National Honor Society
TEACHING
Teaching Philosophy
I believe that Communication courses should enhance engagement on the interpersonal level, the
civic level, as well as the cultural level. Broadly speaking, I hope to equip students with the skills
they need to live in a democratic society, as well as give students a greater understanding of their
choices and options as communicators and an increased sense of control over their
communication behavior.
Graduate Teaching Assistant at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2011-Present
Courses:
CA 260: Introduction to Human Communication
Graduate Teaching Assistant at Colorado State University, 2009-2011.
Courses:
SP 200
Public Speaking
SP 201
Rhetoric of Western Thought
Study Abroad at The University of St. Thomas, January 2011 and January 2012.
Courses:
UMAIE: Culture and Communication in Post-Apartheid South Africa
SERVICE
Reviewer for The Undergraduate Research Conference (2012)
 University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN
Reviewer for the National Communication Association (2011)
President of Lambda Pi Eta, Colorado State University Chapter (2010-2011)
 The official communication studies honor society of the National Communication
Association.
 Duties include developing agendas and running meetings, working with club officers,
generating and organizing club events.
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Getting Into Graduate School Panel (October 2010)
 Guest speaker at Colorado State University where I presented on my experience in getting
into graduate school and the admissions process.
Young Scholars Summer Research Grant Recipient (Summer 2007)
 The Young Scholars Program allows students to pursue an avenue of academic research in
collaboration with a Faculty Advisor.
Communication Club President (2007-2008)
 Elected leadership position
 Duties include developing agendas and running meetings, working with club officers,
generating and organizing club events.
Communication Liaison to Campus Scope (2004-2008)
 Using Symbolic Convergence Theory I created an advertising strategy for Campus Scope, a
video journalism club.
Hiawatha Elementary School, St. Paul, Minnesota (February 2008)
Service Learning Project
 My classmates and I had to prepare a presentation to teach a class of 5th grade students the art
of public speaking, and work one-on-one with them over a period of four weeks.
San Lucas Toliman Atitlan, Guatemala (January 2008)
VISION Trip (Volunteers in Service Internationally or Nationally)
 For three weeks, a group of 12 students work within the community of San Lucas doing
various service projects, including building and repairing homes and churches.
Self-Defense Instructor (2005-2008)
 I help my karate group hold free self-defense seminars every semester where we teach
participants the best way to defend themselves against an attack.
Open Arms (2006-2008)
 I deliver meals prepared by Open Arms to the MS Achievement Center bi-weekly.
University of St. Thomas Annual Arch March (2007-2008)
 A walk to raise money for the Ronald McDonald house, which provides a home away from
home for families of seriously ill children receiving treatment at nearby hospitals.
Study Abroad Student Mentor/Counselor (2007)
 I participated in Study Abroad Orientation Sessions in order to give student’s traveling to
Limerick, Ireland advice and counseling and general travel advice.
Peace Jam Mentor (2005-2006)
 I worked as a mentor and led small group discussions with the students on all aspects of
peace and the life and actions of the Nobel Peace Laureate Wangari Maathai.
Student Class Council (2005-2006)
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Up 'till Dawn (2005)
 A campus wide service project that raises money for cancer research at St. Jude’s Children’s
Hospital.
MEMBERSHIPS
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National Communication Association
Western Speech Communication Association
Rocky Mountain Speech Association
Organization for Research on Women and Communication
Southern States Communication Association
Rhetoric Society of America Association
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
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Shotokan Karate Club – 7th kyu (blue belt).
St. Rose of Lima Liturgical Choir.
University of St. Thomas Liturgical and Concert Choir.
University of St. Thomas College Democrats
University of St. Thomas Campus Scope: Campus Scope is a student-produced
newsmagazine.
Mock Trial