Jeff Mendenhall
2108 Park Ave
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 610-4992 (Home)
(812) 888-4234 (Work)
jmendenhall@vinu.edu
EDUCATION
May 2001
Ball State University, Muncie, IN
M.A. in Communication Studies
Major Field: Communication Liberal Arts and Sciences
July 1999
B.S. in Organizational Communication
Major Field: Organizational Communication
July 1993
B.S. in Psychology
Major Field: Psychology
Minor Field: Marketing
December 1990
Vincennes University, Vincennes, IN
A.S. in Behavioral Science
Major Field: Behavioral Science
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2009 – Present
Vincennes University, Vincennes, IN
Assistant Professor of Speech: Designing and teaching classes in public
speaking/interpersonal communication/public relations, fulfilling student
advising duties, and serving as a member on various campus committees.
2003 - 2009
Chattanooga State Technical Community College Chattanooga, TN
Assistant Professor of Speech: Designing and teaching classes in public
speaking and interpersonal communication, fulfilling student advising
duties, and serving as a member on various campus committees.
2003
Ivy Tech Community College Muncie, IN
Adjunct Faculty: Designing and teaching classes in public speaking,
interpersonal communication, and basic study skills.
2002 – 2003
Tri County Technical College Pendleton, SC
Instructor of Speech: Designing and teaching classes in public speaking
along with voice and diction, fulfilling student advising duties, serving as
a member of the cultural enrichment committee, and acting as a coach to
the college speech team.
2000 - 2001
Ivy Tech Community College Muncie, IN
Adjunct Faculty: Designing and teaching classes in public speaking,
interpersonal communication, and basic study skills.
1999 - 2001
Ball State University Muncie, IN
Graduate Teaching Assistant: Teaching undergraduate courses in
public communication.
1999 - 2001
Ball State University Muncie, IN
Teaching Assistant: Aiding in the development and evaluation of course
curriculum, examinations, and projects as well as presenting given
lecture material for undergraduate classes in interpersonal
communication and persuasion.
RELATED EXPERIENCE
2009 – Present
Vincennes University, Vincennes, IN
Presidential Council Committee Member: Serving as Humanities and
Performing Arts delegate to confer with college executive administrative
branch regarding issues of campus/department relevance.
2007 - 2009
Chattanooga State Technical Community College Chattanooga, TN
College Advising Committee Member: Served on college wide
committee dedicated to the improvement of student advising issues.
2007 - 2009
Chattanooga State Technical Community College Chattanooga, TN
Academic Integrity Committee Member: Served on college wide
committee dedicated to educating campus community about various
academic integrity issues.
2006 - 2007
Chattanooga State Technical Community College Chattanooga, TN
Reasonable Accommodations Committee Chair: Chaired college wide
committee dedicated to educating campus community about disabled
student issues.
2003 - 2006
Chattanooga State Technical Community College Chattanooga, TN
Reasonable Accommodations Committee Member: Served on college
wide committee dedicated to educating campus community about
disabled student issues.
2002 – 2003
Tri County Technical College Pendleton, SC
Reasonable Accommodations Committee Member: Served on college
wide committee dedicated to educating campus community about
disabled student issues.
2002 – 2003
Tri County Technical College Pendleton, SC
Reasonable Accommodations Committee Member: Served committee
dedicated to the acquisition of artist and musicians to increase campus
cultural diversity.
2000 - 2001
PAVE Presenter (Domestic Violence Awareness Seminars):
Conducting educational seminars on domestic violence using theatrical
performance and interactive discussion.
2000 - 2001
Ball State University Learning Center Muncie, IN
Peer Tutor: Developing and implementing individualized study
programs to allow students to attain academic goals.
2000
Political Image Consultant: Advised and prepared congressional
candidate for televised debates and press conferences.
1998 - 2000
Delaware County Information and Crisis Center Muncie, IN
Crisis Counselor: Provided callers with social agency referrals, basic
community information, and emergency counseling.
1997 - 1999
Self-Employed Muncie, IN
Personal Care Attendant: Assisted a quadriplegic student in meeting
the physical and academic requirements necessary to graduate from Ball
State University.
1994 - 1997
Department of Family and Children Services Muncie IN
Eligibility Determination Case Worker 5: Determined the initial and
ongoing eligibility of individuals living in Delaware County for AFDC,
food stamps, and Medicare.
1994 - 1998
Self-Employed Muncie, IN
Stand-Up Comedian: Performed regular comedy shows in venues
throughout the Midwest, including performances with comedians such as
Jeff Foxworthy and Paul Gilmartin.
RECENT RESEARCH INTERESTS
2012
Presented campus wide professional development workshops regarding
effective use of electronic early warning system to facilitate timely
student service referrals to members of the at risk student population .
2012
Co -presented a breakout discussion session at Central State
Communication Association annual conference entitled “Bridging The
Gap: Connecting Colleges With Local Communities Through Service
Learning Projects”
2012
Presented campus wide professional development workshops regarding
the grading of general speeches for instructors teaching speaking
intensive classes.
2011
Co -presented a breakout discussion session at Central State
Communication Association annual conference entitled “Home and
Abroad: Teaching for Satellite Campuses”
2011
Presented campus wide professional development workshops regarding
the grading of general speeches for instructors teaching speaking
intensive classes.
2010
Presented campus wide professional development workshop regarding
the development and use of classroom contracts.
2009
Presented campus wide professional development workshop regarding
the proper use of Blackboard as a tool for providing students with
supplemental class information.
2008
Presented a breakout discussion session at Tennessee Communication
Association conference entitled “Student Tools: A Means for Proactive
Study”
2007
Presented a breakout discussion session at Tennessee Communication
Association conference entitled “Classroom Material Checklist: A Basis
for Mutual Understanding”
2005
Presented a breakout discussion session entitled “Classroom Contracts: A
Foundation of Understanding” at the 2005 NISOD conference in Austin
TX.
2005
Presented a breakout discussion session entitled “Mentoring The First
Generation College Student Through Day Planner Implementation” at
2005 NISOD conference in Austin TX.
2004
Presented campus wide training program entitled “The Prescriptive
Component of Holistic Advising” at Chattanooga Technical Community
College during a professional development day.
2003
Presented a seminar at Tennessee Communication Association
conference entitled “A Departmental Initiative for Providing Students
with Help in Coping with Speech Anxiety” along with Chattanooga State
Technical Community College speech department staff.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
2001- Present
Seminar Facilitator: Designing and presenting programs aimed at
enhancing the interviewing skills of individuals enrolled in various adult
education programs by introducing different aspects of communication
theories that would enhance both idea formation and answer delivery.
2000 -2001
Motivational Speaker: Speaking to audiences of disabled individuals
regarding the skills necessary to become a fully productive member of
society.
1999 - 2001
Peer Mentor: Assisted first-year graduate students in the development
of strategies that would help insure their individual success as a masters
candidate.
AWARDS
2002-2003
Most Experimental Teaching Award, Tri County Technical College
2000-2001
Nominee for Graduate Colleague of the Year, Ball State University
1999-2000
Nominee for Graduate Colleague of the Year, Ball State University
1995
National Citation for Accuracy, Department of Family and Children
Services
1990
Fourth Place in National Business Professionals of America
Extemporaneous Speaking Competition
CURRENT MEMBERSHIPS
Central States Communication Association
Business Professionals of America
Phi Theta Kappa
PAST MEMBERSHIPS
Tennessee Communication Association
National Communication Association
American Communication Association
REFERENCES
Gary Cummisk, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Geography & Anthropology
291 Campus Drive
Dickinson State University
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 483-2410
Gary.Cummisk@dsu.nodak.edu
Dr. Fannie Hewlett
Pr o vos t/ V ic e Pr es i de n t f or Ac a d em ic Af f airs
Chattanooga State Technical Community College
4501 Amnicola Hwy
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 69 7- 4 7 92
fannie.hewlett@chattanoogastate.edu
Jacob P. Isaacs
Assistant Professor of Communication
Ivy Tech State College- Lafayette
3101 South Creasy Lane
Lafayette, IN 47903
(765) 376-2626
jisaacs@ivytech.edu
Eric Margerum
Dean of Social Science and Performing Arts
Vincennes University
1002 N First Street
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 888-4286
emargerum@vinu.edu
Steven Netti
Associate Professor of Speech
Vincennes University
1002 N. First Street
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 888-4489
snetti@vinu.edu