Emily Garrigues Marett
Doctoral Candidate, Washington State University
Edward R. Murrow College of Communication
104 Little John Lane
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 323-1585
egarrigues@wsu.edu
Education
Doctor of Philosophy, Edward R. Murrow College of Communication
Washington State University, ABD, anticipated completion May 2010.
Successfully completed comprehensive exams October 2008.
Emphasis: Media Effects
Dissertation Title (tentative): Examining the Role of Identification in EntertainmentEducation
Dissertation Committee: Dr. Rick Busselle, Dr. Stacey Hust, Dr. Jeff Peterson
Master of Business Administration, Idaho State University, December 2004
Marketing emphasis
Bachelor of Arts, Central Washington University, August 2003
Public Relations
Bachelor of Science, Central Washington University, August 2003
Business Administration, Human Resource emphasis
Experience
Adjunct Lecturer, College of Business
Mississippi State University
Starkville, Mississippi
August 2008 - Present
Adjunct Instructor, Edward R. Murrow School of Communication
Washington State University
Pullman, Washington
August 2007 – May 2008
Marketing Communications Coordinator, Center for Distance and Professional Education
Washington State University
Pullman, Washington
April 2006 – May 2008
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Recruiting & Mentor Program Coordinator, Center for Distance and Professional Education
Washington State University
Pullman, Washington
January 2005 – April 2006
Broadcast Assistant, Office of University Relations
Idaho State University
Pocatello, Idaho
August 2003 – December 2004
Human Resources Assistant
People For People
March 2003 – August 2003
Yakima, Washington
Publicity and Program Coordinator, Service-Learning and Volunteer Center
Central Washington University
Ellensburg, Washington
May 2002 – May 2003
Editor-in-Chief, College of Business Beacon
Central Washington University
Ellensburg, Washington
Sept. 2002 – May 2003
Public Relations Intern
Yakima Area Arboretum
Sept. 2002 – June 2003
Yakima, Washington
Staff Reporter, Western Front
Western Washington University
Jan. 2001 – March 2001
Bellingham, Washington
Correspondent
Yakima Herald-Republic
Sept. 1999 – August 2000
Yakima, Washington
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Research
Conference Proceedings
Hust, S.J.T., Marett, E.G., Chang, H., Lei, M., Wang, J., Ren, C. & McNab, A. (2009, August).
Positive benefits: An exploratory study of crime drama viewership and sexual assault prevention.
Presented at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication 2008
Convention in Boston, MA.
Hust, S.J.T., Lei, M., Ren, C., Marett, E.G., McNab, A., & Chang, H. (2009, August). Sports
programming, gender roles, and sexual assault: A test of the media practice model. Presented at
the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication 2008 Convention in
Boston, MA.
Marett, E.G., & Busselle, R.W. (2008, August). You have to engage me: Examining how
narrative engagement influences entertainment-education campaigns for organ donation.
Presented at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication 2008
Convention in Chicago, IL.
Kirpal, N., Garrigues, E., Kepner, R., Boston, T., & Warner, L. (2006, November). Litigation,
discrimination, women, and Wal-Mart: Crisis communication strategies of a retail giant. Presented at
the National Communication Association conference in San Antonio, TX.
Staker, B., Garrigues, E., & Beachboard, J. (2005, April). Measuring the value of IT: How to create
an effective business case for IT investments. Presented at the Western Region American Accounting
Association Annual Meeting in Sacramento, CA.
Refereed Poster Sessions
Marett, E.G. (2008, March). You have to engage me: Examining how narrative engagement
influences entertainment-education campaigns for organ donation. WSU Academic Showcase in
Pullman, WA.
Meares, M., Marett, E.G., Kepner R., Kirpal, N., Boston, T., & Warner, L. (2007, March). Litigation,
discrimination, women, and Wal-Mart: Redirecting communication about a crisis at a retail giant.
WSU Academic Showcase in Pullman, WA.
Works in Progress
Adams, P., McNab, A., Ren, C., Hust, S.J.T., Lei, M., Wang, J., Marett, E.G., & Chang, H. A
social norms approach to sexual assault prevention on college campuses. [under 1st round review
at Journal of American College Health]
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Hust, S.J.T., Marett, E.G., Chang, H., Lei, M., Wang, J., Ren, C. & McNab, A. Positive
benefits: An exploratory study of crime drama viewership and sexual assault prevention. [under
1st round review at Journal of Broadcasting & Electronic Media]
Hust, S.J.T., Lei, M., Ren, C., Marett, E.G., McNab, A., & Chang, H. Sports programming,
gender roles, and sexual assault: A test of the media practice model. [preparing for submission to
Sex Roles]
Hust, S.J.T., Adams, P. Marett, E.G., Fitts, J., Ren, C., Lei, M., & Norman, C. Cultivating risky
behavior: Magazine readership’s influence on sexual assault prevention. [preparing for
submission to Mass Communication and Society]
Marett, E.G. Snowmobiles, conservationists, and access to “our” lands: How the
commodification of nature has undermined the environmentalist movement. [preparing for
submission to Environmental Communication]
Teaching
Mississippi State University
MGT 3213 – Organizational Communication I. A study of the role of communication
in the modern business organization. Emphasis is given to the basic writing skills applied
to various forms of business communications. Fall 2008 and Spring 2009, two sections
each semester. Average course rating, 4.5/5 and 4.6/5 (Spring 2009); 4/5 and 4.3/5 (Fall
2008).
CO 1003 – Fundamentals of Public Speaking. The psychological processes and
adjustments necessary in preparing, organizing, wording, and delivering effective
speeches. Fall 2008, two sections. Average course rating, 4.6/5 (both sections).
Washington State University
PR 313 – Public Relations Writing and Media Techniques. Practical applications of
public relations theory and techniques with emphasis on writing and media use. Fall 2007
and Spring 2008 semesters, one section each semester. Average course rating, 4.9/5. (see
attached course evaluation)
Service
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2008, Campaign to Prevent Sexual Assault, Washington State University. Conducted
formative research to inform a campaign targeted towards WSU freshmen. Developed
survey instrument, collected data, and identified perceived attitudes and behaviors for use
in a social norms campaign against sexual assault.
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Honors & Awards
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2008, Bronze Medalist, CASE District VIII Communication Awards, Malawi: Its Future
documentary short.
Professional Memberships
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National Communication Association
Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication
American Marketing Association
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MARETT
Campus: PU
Class: P R
Course: 313
Section: 03
FALL 2007
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1. THE SYLLABUS WAS ORGANIZED AND OBJECTIVES CLEARLY STATED.
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2. ACTIVITIES PROVIDED OPPORTUNITY FOR MASTERY OF COURSE CONTENT.
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3. THE COURSE ADHERED TO THE STATED OBJECTIVES.
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4. THE COURSE CONTENT WAS A VALUABLE ADDITION TO MY EDUCATION.
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5. INSTRUCTOR SHOWED AN INTEREST IN AND ENTHUSIASM FOR TEACHING.
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6. INSTRUCTOR PRESENTED CONCEPTS IN AN INTERESTING/INFORMATIVE MANNER.
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7. THE INSTRUCTOR'S VOICE HAD CLARITY AND VOLUME TO AID UNDERSTANDING.
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8. THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR ASSIGNMENTS WERE CLEARLY DEFINED.
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9. THE INSTRUCTOR STIMULATED INDEPENDENT THINKING.
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10. STUDENTS WERE PROVIDED OPPORTUNITY TO ASK QUESTIONS.
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11. THE INSTRUCTOR SHOWED AN INTEREST IN THE STUDENTS.
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12. THE INSTRUCTOR WAS ACCESSIBLE & AVAILABLE OTHER THAN CLASS TIMES.
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13. GRADING PROCEDURES WERE CLEARLY DEFINED FOR THIS COURSE.
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14. QUIZZES AND EXAMS WERE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE COURSE MATERIAL.
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15. EXAMS, HOMEWORK AND PAPERS WERE RETURNED PROMPTLY.
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16. EXAMS, HOMEWORK AND PAPERS WERE ADEQUATELY CRITIQUED.
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Washington State University
Student Evaluation
12/27/07
MARETT
Campus: PU
Class: P R
Course: 313
Section: 03
Page 2
FALL 2007
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17. GIVE AN OVERALL RATING OF CONTENT/ORGANIZATION OF THE COURSE.
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18. RATE THE INSTRUCTOR'S FAIRNESS IN GRADING.
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19. IN LIGHT OF ABOVE CRITERIA, GIVE AN OVERALL COURSE EVALUATION.
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