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DANIEL D. GROSS
57 Mountain View Boulevard
Billings, Montana 59101
Telephone: (406) 657-1745(o) or (h) 256-7621
dgross@msubillings.edu
Education
Ph.D.
Speech Communication: University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon, June 1989.
Dissertation: "Narrative Agreement Surrounding Contractual Agreement."
M.A.
Speech Communication: University of Colorado at Denver, Denver, Colorado,
May 1983. Thesis: "Empathy and Attitude Change."
M.Div.
Theological Studies: Denver Theological Seminary, Denver, Colorado, June
1972.
B.A.
Psychology: Bethel College, St. Paul, Minnesota, June 1968.
Teaching Experience (Courses Taught)
*Indicates Both Online and Live
Fundamentals of Communication
*Interpersonal Communication
Introduction to Public Speaking
*Advanced Public Speaking
Small Group Communication
Business and Professional Communication
Managerial Communication (Graduate)
Intercultural Communication
*Senior Colloquium in Communication
*Advanced Interpersonal Communication
(Graduate)
*Organizational
Communication
*Communication Theory
(Graduate)
*Persuasion
*Media Effects
Feminist’s Rhetorical Theories
Religious Communication
Communication Criticism
Applied Communication
(Graduate)
Public Influence (Graduate)
Ethics and Public Relations
(Graduate)
Publications
“The ‘Voice of God’ in Democratic Political Rhetoric: Exploring the Social-Political Gospel of
John Edwards.” Submitted for publication as part of book proposal to Rowman &
Littlefield, December 2007.
“Preproposal” and “History or Context” in “Destination Dissertation: A Traveler’s Guide to a
Done Dissertation” by Sonja K. Foss and William Waters. Rowman & Littlefield
Publishers: New York, 2007: p. 64 and pp. 136-139.
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“Communication Theory, Nanotechnology, and Online Education: Or, Perhaps the Luddites
Were Wrong,” Teaching in the Community Colleges [Electronic] Journal (TCC-L), April
11, 2003.
“Improving Student Satisfaction in Online Delivery,” Teaching in the Community Colleges
[Electronic] Journal (TCC-L), April 11, 2002.
“Online and Traditional Course Preparation, Delivery, and Assessment: A Comparative
Study,” (with Vicki Burford and Kirk Lacy). Teaching in the Community Colleges
[Electronic] Journal (TCC-L), April 11, 2001.
“Communicating Care in Online Courses: Rhetorical Strategies for Meeting Expressed
Student Confusion and Frustration with Online Instruction,” (with Vicki Burford).
Teaching in the Community Colleges [Electronic] Journal (TCC-L), April 11, 2000.
“A Narrative Analysis of Online Learner Anxiety: The Emotional Effect is of Online
Education,” (with Vicki Burford). Teaching in the Community Colleges [Electronic]
Journal (TCC-L), April 12, 1999.
“The Celestine Prophecy: An Examination of the Motive within a Contemporary
Spiritual Narrative,” Journal of the Illinois Speech and Theatre Association, DL, Spring,
1999.
“Oppression in Testing: An Examination of How Computer Adaptive Testing Alienates
and Oppresses,” (with Amber Sundsted). Teaching in the Community Colleges
[Electronic] Journal (TCC-L), April 7, 1998.
“Cybersex in the Wired Classroom: Facts, Issues, and Suggestions,” (with Vicki Niemants).
Teaching in the Community Colleges [Electronic] Journal , April 7, 1998.
"Language Boundaries and Discourse Stability: 'Tagging' as a Form of Discourse Spanning
International Borders" (with Barbara Walkosz and Timothy D. Gross). ETC. (et cetera),
Fall 1997.
"Rhetorical Sensitivity: A Key Concept in Creating Online Instruction" (with Barbara Walkosz
and Bruce Brumley). Teaching in the Community Colleges [Electronic] Journal, Spring
1997.
"Cyber-Hype: A Critique of Online Instruction" (with Barbara Walkosz and Shayne Cook).
Teaching in the Community Colleges [Electronic] Journal, Spring 1997.
"Narrative Boundaries in a Borderless World: Preserving Diversity Amidst Harmony" (with
Stephen L. Coffman). Carolinas Speech Communication Annual, Spring 1996.
"A Talk Show Format in Content Courses: Adapting Mass Media Techniques for the classroom"
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(with Stephen L. Coffman & Barbara Walkosz). Teaching in the Community Colleges
[Electronic] Journal, Spring 1996.
"Winning Narratives in Courtroom Rhetoric: Blending Stories and the 'Evidence' in Closing
Arguments." Trial Diplomacy Journal, November/December 1996.
"Creating Juror Participation and the Ruby Ridge Incident: The Narrative Strategy in Gerry
Spence's Closing Argument." Trial Diplomacy Journal, September/October 1996.
"Coexisting Narratives in an Organizational Context." Journal of the Illinois Speech and Theatre
Association, Spring 1996.
"Tagging: Changing Visual Patterns and the Rhetorical Implications of a New Form of Graffiti"
(with Timothy D. Gross). Juvenile Justice, 1995.
"Effective Language Choices in Closing Legal Arguments: An Exploratory Study" (with
Melinda C. Tilton). The Pennsylvania Speech Communication Annual, 1995.
"Utilizing Theatrical Performance in Rhetorical Theory Pedagogy" (with Victoria Tait Coffman).
Communication & Theater Association of Minnesota Journal, 1995.
"Vaclav Havel--Poet. Pawn, or Power Monger: A Burkian Analysis of Largo Desolato." Journal
of the Illinois Speech and Theatre Association, 1995.
"Language Acquisition: A Unifying Theory for College Composition" (with Susan G. Baack).
CCTE Studies, September 1994.
"Tagging: Changing Visual Patterns and the Rhetorical Implications of a New Form of Graffiti"
(with Timothy D. Gross). ETC. (et cetera), Fall 1993.
"A Teachers' Strike, Rival Stories and Narrative Agreement." Nebraska Speech and Theatre
Journal, February 1992.
"Life Was So Simple Once," The Wittenberg Door, September 1986.
Scholarly Contributions and Research
Reviewer/Editor for the Speech Communication Association Commission on Communication
and Law, 1995"Principles, Elements and Types of Persuasion--A Four Chapter Editorial Review." Harcourt
Brace College Publishers, January 30, 1995.
"Explaining Communication: Communication Theory--'An Editorial Book Review.'" McGrawHill, Inc., January 10, 1995.
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"Explaining Communicative Behavior: Communication Theory--'An Editorial Book Review.'"
McGraw-Hill, Inc., November 1993.
"Communicating Respect in the Workplace." Curriculum written for Dain Bosworth Inc.,
Minneapolis, Minnesota, October 1993.
Compiled the indexes for the text, The Ethics of Persuasive Preaching by Raymond W.
McLaughlin, 1979.
Scholarly Presentations
Chair of Scholarly Panels
“Creating Sites for Connection, Action and Communication: Virtual Education Today
Online Education.” Co-Chair (with Melinda Tilton) of panel presentation at the National
Communication Association, San Antonio, Texas, 2006.
“Maintaining Disciplinary Integrity During the Technological Turn: Delivering Communication
Courses and Programs Online in 2005.” Co-Chair (with Melinda Tilton) of panel
presentation at the National Communication Association Convention, Boston,
Massachusetts, 2005.
“Communication as a Calling: Stories of Origin and Journey within our Discipline.” Chair of
panel presentation at the National Communication Association Convention, Miami,
Florida, November 2003.
“Exploring the Effects of the Visual in the Process of Seeking Justice in the
Courtroom.” Chair of panel presentation at the National Communication Association
Convention, New York, New York, November 1998.
"Comparing and Contrasting Verbal and Visual Argument in Courtroom Rhetoric." Chair of
panel presentation at the National Communication Association Convention, Chicago,
Illinois, November 1997.
"Communication in the Legal Sphere." Chair of panel presentation at the National
Communication Association Convention, San Diego, California, November 1996.
"Images of Justice: Exploring the Effects of the Visual on Perceptions of the Law and Justice."
Chair of panel presentation at the Speech Communication Association Convention, San
Diego, California, November 1996.
"Perspectives on Gerry Spence's Narrative Approach to Courtroom Communication." Chair of
panel presentation at the Speech Communication Association Convention, San Antonio,
Texas, November 1995.
"Rival Narratives in the Legal Realm." Chair of panel presentation at the Speech
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Communication Association (SCA) National Convention, New Orleans, Louisiana,
November 1994.
"Rival Narratives in Context." Chair of panel presentation at the Speech Communication
Association Convention, Miami, Florida, November 1993.
“Metaphors, Argument and the Law." Chair of panel presentation at the Speech Communication
Association Convention, Chicago, Illinois, October 1992.
Convention Papers
“Deconstructing the ‘Golden Years Myth’: A Professional Academic’s Perspective.” Paper
presented at the National Communication Convention, San Diego, California, November
2008.
“The ‘Voice of God’ in Democratic Political Rhetoric: Exploring the Social-Political Gospel of
John Edwards.” Paper presented at the National Communication Convention, Chicago,
Illinois, November 2007.
“Creating a Learning Environment for Today’s Students Through an Interactive Approach to
Online Education.” Paper presented at the National Communication Convention (as part
of a “spotlight” panel at NCA). San Antonio, Texas, November 2006.
“Faculty Taking the Lead in Online Education: Saving Online Education from Administrative
Encroachment, Outsourcing, and Intellectual Property Rights” (with Susan Baack).
Paper presented at the National Communication Convention, San Antonio, Texas,
November 2006.
“Online Education: Friend or Foe to Higher Education?” (with Melinda Tilton). Paper
presented at the National Communication Convention, San Antonio,
Texas, November 2006.
“Policies for Online Curriculum: Providing Access While Maintaining Quality.” Paper
presented at the National Communication Convention, Boston, Massachusetts, November
2005.
“Can Feminist Criticism Enrich the Museum?” Paper presented at the Western States
Communication Convention, San Francisco, Californian, 2005.
“Images of Idealistic Realism from the “last best Place”: Western Art as Post-Modernism
Rejected.” Paper Presented at the National Communication Convention, Chicago
Illinois, November 2004.
“Teaching Feminist Rhetorical Theory: A Male Perspective.” Paper presented at the National
Communication Convention, Miami, Florida, November 2003.
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“I’ve been a Puppet, a Pauper, a Pirate, a Pawn, and a King and found one thing”: A
Professional Potpourri Finds a Focus.” Paper presented at the National Communication
Convention, Miami, Florida, November 2003.
Communication Theory, Nanotechnology, and Online Education: Or, Perhaps the Luddites
Were Wrong. Paper presented at the Teaching in the Community Colleges Online (TCCL) Conference April 11, 2003.
Improving Student Satisfaction in Online Delivery. Teaching in the Community Colleges
Online (TCC-L) Conference April 11, 2002.
“Online and Traditional Course Preparation, Delivery, and Assessment: A Comparative
Study,” (with Vicki Burford and Kirk Lacy). Paper presented at the Teaching in the
Community Colleges On-Line (TCC-L) Conference, April 11, 2001.
“Caring On-line: On-Line Empathy, Self-Disclosure, Emotional Expression, and
Nurturing,” (with Vicki Burford). Paper presented at the National Communication
Association Convention, Seattle, Washington, November 2000
“Native American Rhetoric: Exploring the Rhetorical Aspects of the Spiritual in Native
American Stories and Story Telling.” Paper presented at the National Communication
Association, Seattle, Washington, November 2000.
“Exploring Communication Theory: Extension, Intension, and Revolution in
Communication Theory. Respondent paper presented at the National Communication
Association Convention, Seattle, Washington, November 2000.
“Discussion—Engaging Spiritual Communication: What is it? Why Study It? What’s
Worth Studying? Panelist paper presented at the National Communication Association
Convention, Seattle, Washington, November 2000.
“Communicating Care in Online Courses: Rhetorical Strategies for Meeting Expressed
Student Confusion and Frustration with Online Instruction,” (with Vicki Burford). Paper
presented at the Teaching in the Community Colleges On-Line (TCC-L) Conference,
April 7, 2000.
“Native American Rhetoric: Exploring the Rhetorical Use of Narrative in Native
American Story and Drama.” Paper presented at the National Communication
Association Convention, Chicago, November 1999.
“A Narrative Analysis of Online Learner Anxiety: The Emotional Effect is of Online
Education,” (with Vicki Burford). Paper presented at the Teaching in the Community
Colleges On-Line (TCC-L) Conference, April 11, 1999.
“Exploring a Rhetorical Rationale for Violent Spiritual Communication: Violent
Metaphors in Virginia Owens’ And the Trees Clap their Hands. Paper presented at the
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National Communication Association Convention, New York, New York, November
1998.
“When the Image Becomes a Barrier to Justice: Self Defense and the Case of
Montana’s Freeman.” Paper presented at the National Communication Association
Convention, New York, New York, November 1998.
“Native American Rhetoric: Exploring the Rhetorical Use of Narrative in Crow
Tribal Gatherings.” Paper presented at the National Communication Association
Convention, New York, New York, November 1998.
“Reporting of Facts or Manipulation of Ideas: Trying Cases Through the Mass Media: A
Response Paper.” Paper presented at the National Communication Association
Convention, New York, New York, November 1998.
“Cybersex in the Wired Classroom: Facts, Issues, and Suggestions,” (with Vicki Burford).
Paper presented at the Teaching in the Community Colleges On-Line (TCC-L)
Conference, April 7, 1998.
“Oppression in Testing: An Examination of How Computer Adaptive Testing Alienates and
Oppresses,” (with Amber Sundsted). Paper presented at TCC-L On-Line Conference,
April 7, 1998.
"Exploring Contingency Issues Related to the Future of Communication Studies: A Rhetorical
Perspective." Paper presented at the National Communication Association Convention,
Chicago, Illinois, 1997.
"The Celestine Prophecy: An Examination of the Motive Within a Contemporary Spiritual N
Narrative." Paper presented at the National Communication Association Convention,
Chicago, Illinois, 1997.
"When the Verbal Confirms the Visual and Visa Versa." Paper presented at the National
Communication Association Convention, Chicago, Illinois, 1997.
"Rhetorical Sensitivity: A Key Concept for Creating Online Instruction" (with Barbara Walkosz
and Bruce Brumley). Paper presented at the TCC-L On-line Conference, April 1997.
"Cyber-Hype: A Critique of Online Instruction" (with Barbara Walkosz and Shayne Cook).
Paper presented at the TCC-L OnLine Conference, April 1997.
"Doing Communication Research in the Legal Realm: An Analysis of Perspective." Response
paper presented at the Speech Communication Association Convention, San Diego,
California, November 1996.
"Before-During-After: A Visual-Rhetorical Strategy for Imaging Justice and the Law." Paper
presented at the Speech Communication Association Convention, San Diego, California,
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November 1996.
"Invitations to Participation: Winning Narrative Techniques in Gerry Spence's Courtroom
Storytelling" (with Susan G. Baack). Paper presented at the Speech Communication
Association Convention, San Antonio, Texas, 1995.
"Diversity Within Divergence: Identifying the 'Signs' (Tags) on the Wall." Paper presented
at the Speech Communication Association Convention, San Antonio, Texas, 1995.
"Channel Surfing as Enigmatic Narrative: Exploring Chaotic Elements of Narrative
Performance." Paper presented at the Speech Communication Association Convention,
San Antonio, Texas, 1995.
"Language Boundaries and Discourse Stability: 'Tagging' as a Form of Graffiti Spanning
International Borders." Paper presented at the World Communication Association
Convention, Vancouver, British Columbia, 1995.
"Narrative Boundaries in a Borderless World: Preserving Diversity Amidst Harmony." Paper
presented at the World Communication Convention, Vancouver, British Columbia, 1995.
"Language Acquisition: A Unifying Theory for College Composition" (with Susan G. Baack).
Paper presented at The Conference of College Teachers of English, Huntsville, Texas,
March 1994.
"Using Language Acquisition Theory to Evaluate and Guide Composition Pedagogy" (with
Susan G. Baack). Paper presented at The Conference of College Teachers of English,
Huntsville, Texas, March 1994.
"Coexisting Rival Narratives in an Organizational Context." Paper presented at the Speech
Communication Association Convention, Miami, Florida, October 1993.
"Effective Language Choices in Legal Arguments" (with Melinda C. Tilton). Paper presented at
the Speech Communication Association Convention, Miami, Florida, October 1993.
"Winning Court Room Metaphors: Metaphor As Argument in Closing Statements." Paper
presented at the Speech Communication Association Convention, Chicago, Illinois,
October 1992.
"Language, Power and Legal Arguments." Paper presented at the Speech Communication
Convention, Chicago, Illinois, October 1992.
"Tagging: An Historical Perspective on a New Form of Graffiti." Paper presented at the
National Popular Cultural Convention, Louisville, Kentucky, March 1992.
"Tagging: Communication Implications of a New Form of Graffiti Drawn from an HistoricalTime Line Perspective." Paper presented at the Western Social Science Association,
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Denver, Colorado, April 1992.
"A Teachers' Strike, Rival Stories, and Narrative Agreement." Scholarly presentation at the
MSU-Billings Communication Forum, MSU-Billings, April 1992.
"The Future of Rhetorical Criticism." Paper presented at the Texas Speech Communication
Association Convention, Lubbock, Texas, October 1991.
"Responding to Texas Women Speak." Response paper presented at the Texas Speech
Communication Convention, Lubbock, Texas, October 1991.
"A Narrative Theory Interpretation of Largo Desolato". Paper presented following the
performance of Largo Desolato, MSU-Billings, 1991.
"Controversy in the Courts: The Right of Free Speech." Paper presented at a public forum
MSU-Billings, October l991.
"Narrative Agreement Surrounding Contractual Agreement." Paper presented at the Speech
Communication Association Convention, Chicago, Illinois, November 1990.
Research Interests: Rhetorical History, Theory, and Criticism; Narrative Theory and Criticism;
Communication and Law, Online Pedagogy, and Media and Visual Communication
Grants
"Performance as Communication: Professor Dwight Conquergood of Northwestern University."
Grant proposal, 1996. (Amount: $1400).
"Inviting Transformation: Beyond Persuasion." Grant proposal 1994. (Amount: $738.60).
Professional Organizations and Services
Teaching in Community Colleges Conference (TCC) 2001Public Relations Society of American (PRSA) 2001Member of the National Communication Association, 1990Member of the World Communication Association, 1995Member of the Editorial Advisory Board for Collegiate Press, 1995.
Member of Wadsworth Book Reviewers, 1995.
Member of the Conference of College Teachers of English, 1994.
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"Communicating Respect in the Workplace." Curriculum written for Dain Bosworth Inc.,
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1993.
University Committees
Member and Secretary, University Rank and Tenure Committee, Montana State UniversityBillings, 2003-2005
Member and Secretary, Montana State University-Billings Faculty Association Executive
Committee, 2002Member, Board of Directors, MSU-Billings Foundation, 1997-2000
Member DRTC Business College, 1998
Member (Chair), Curriculum Committee, College of Professional and Continuing Education,
1997
Member (elected), Academic Senate, MSU-Billings, 1993-1999
Member of the Search Committee for the Dean of the College of Business, 1997
Member of the Bachelor of Applied Science Degree Program Committee, 1997
Member of the Search Committee for Provost and Academic Vice Chancellor Search, 1996.
Member of the External and Community Relations Task Force, 1995.
Member of the Tenure Track Search Committee for the Department of English and Philosophy,
1995.
Member of the Department Rank and Tenure Committees, Department of Communication and
Theatre, MSU-B, 1995.
Member of the Search Committee for the Department of Management and Economics, 1996.
Member Candidacy Admissions Review Committee, Fall 1994Member Cox Fellowship Selection Committee, 1994-1996.
Member Travel Committee for the School of Arts and Sciences, 1994-1995.
Member Interim Vice-Chancellor of Student Affairs Search Committee, 1994.
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Member of the Screening Committee for the Outstanding Alumni Award, MSU-Billings, 1994
and 1995.
Member of the Academic Policies Committee, Humanities Division, MSU-B, two year term,
elected Fall 1992-1994.
Member Academic Senate Budget Committee, MSU-B, 1993.
Member Recreational Activities Advisory Board, March, 1993.
Co-Chair of the Committee Hosting the Divisional High School Forensics Finals, MSU-B,
January 1993.
Alternate member of the Research and Creative Endeavor Committee, MSU-B, Fall 1992Member of the Search Committee for Academic Advising Aid, MSU-B, 1992.
Member of the Graduate Faculty Committee, MSU-B, appointed Fall 1991Member of the Admissions Committee, MSU-B, appointed Fall 1991.
Faculty Advisor for Alpha Chi National College Honor Scholarship Society, MSU-B, 1991Reviewer of Dr. Mary McNally's classroom instruction, Department of Management and
Economics, MSU-B, March 1, 1995.
Reviewer of Dr. Randall Gloege's classroom instruction, Department of English and Philosophy,
Fall 1993.
Reviewer of Dr. David A. Gabbard's classroom instruction, College of Education and Human
Services, MSU-B, Fall 1992.
Member of numerous committees in the Communication and Theatre Department:
Substitute Department Chair, October 28, 1994, August 29, 1995.
Assistant Director of the University Interscholastic League Regional Debate Tournament,
Tarleton State University, 1991.
Developed and drafted M.A. program and curriculum proposal in Speech Communication for
Tarleton State University, program pending approval of State Coordinating Board, 1991.
Member of the Energy Conservation Committee, Tarleton State University, 1991.
Participant on the Strategic Planning Committee for the Department of Fine Arts and Speech,
Tarleton State University, 1991.
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Grader for The University Writing Qualification Examination, Tarleton State University, 199091.
University Service
Chair, Department of Communication and Theatre, Montana State University-Billings, 19982002.
Developed and Director of Master of Public Relations Program 1998-2002.
Participant in the "Programs of Excellence" of the Speech Communication Association, 1995
and 1996.
Fund Raising for the Montana State University-Billings Foundation, 1996Participant, Roundtable Discussion on Informal Learning in Higher Education, 1995.
Participant, transfer student orientation, April 13, 1995.
Participant, new student orientation, Summer, 1993, 1994, June 26, 1995 and June 26 & 27,
1995.
Participant in the "Majors Fair," Fall 1994.
Presenter at the Peer Education Program (three times), 1994Participant in the television commercial recruitment program, MSU-B, 1994.
Contributor to "Stamats Communication Inc," marketing research for MSU-B's recruitment
development, August 1994.
Volunteer for "distance learning through telecom classes," MSU-B, February 1994.
Conducted Seminar: "How to Deliver a Professional Paper," Montana Arts and Sciences
Conference, Montana State University-Billings, Montana, April 1994Participant in the MSU-B Alumni Phonathon, Spring 1992Supporter of the MSU-B Foundation, 1992Supporter of the Gateway Park Project, 1995.
Lecturer at the Communication Arts Department Forum, "A Teachers' Strike: Story Telling and
Narrative Agreement," MSU-B, March 1992.
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Panel participation and presentation: "Controversy in the Courts: The Right of Free Speech":
MSU-B, October 1991.
Response presentation: "A Communication Theory Approach to Largo Desolato," MSUBillings, Montana, October 1991.
Professional Activities
Presenter “Interpersonal Communication in the Workplace” American Title and Escrow,
Billings, Montana, May, 2006 and August 2006.
Presenter “Conflict in Organizations” American Title and Escrow, Billings, Montana, 2005.
Presenter “Colloquium in Effective Communication” MHCCDA Spring Conference,
Chico Hot Springs, 2002
Participant “Online Classroom” interview, Rob Kelly, Managing Editor, Academic
Division, Magna Publications, 2002.
Presented Billings Yellowstone Kiwanis Club, 1999
Presented Montana Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America Montana Chapter, 1999
Presented Montana Committee for the Humanities, Miles City, 1998
Invited presentation at the Billings Town and Gown, March 1997.
Conducted workshop on persuasive communication for the Montana Women's Agricultural
Association, Helena, Montana, January 1997.
Conducted a motivational seminar for the Montana Women's Agricultural Association, King of
Glory Church, Billings, Montana, September 5, 1996.
Conducted a half-day seminar on stress management for United Blood Services, Red Lodge,
Montana, October 14, 1995.
Participant in discussion on "Invitational Rhetoric," Billings Community Cable Corporation,
Community 7 TV, with Barbara Walkosz, March 21, 1995.
Speaker, State FA Association, Holiday Inn, Billings, Montana, March 1995.
Seminar conducted at the "Children at Risk Conference, March 1995.
Seminar conducted at "Survive and Thrive: A Workshop for Women," February 1995.
Conducted a seminar, four half-days, "Team Building," (with Steve Coffman) for the United
States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Great Plans Region, Billings,
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Montana, May 9-12, 1994.
Conducted a seminar, four half-days, "Team Building,” (with Julie A. Paleen) for the United
States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Great Plans Region, Billings Montana,
April 18-21, 1994.
Conducted a seminar, "Group Decision Making," for the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Billings,
Montana, Don Motanic--Coordinator, February 2-3, 1994.
Speaking engagement for the International Training in Communication, "Communication
Between the Sexes," April 23, 1994. Speaking engagements for the Montana Committee for the
Humanities Speakers Bureau, "Communication Between the Sexes,"
-Bureau of Land Management, Billings
-Western States Power Association, Billings
-Flathead Valley Human Rights Coalition, St. Ignatius
-Sidney Business and Professional Women, Sidney
-Bureau of Land Management, Butte
-Western Montana College, Dillon (twice)
Conducted a two-day workshop on "Team Building," (with Julie A. Paleen) for the United States
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Great Plains Region, Billings, Montana,
September 13-14, 1993.
Speaking Engagement, Union Presbyterian Church, Powell, Wyoming, August 1, 1993.
Speaking Engagement, First Presbyterian Church, Cody, Wyoming, 1992- (four times).
Conducted a two and a half day workshop on "Team Building," (with Julie A. Paleen) for the
United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Great Plains Region, Billings,
Montana, February, 16-18, 1993.
Guest speaker for the Montana Committee for the Humanities Speakers Bureau (ongoing
arrangement) MSU-B, 1993Guest speaker, Montana Telephone Association, "Motivation in the Workplace," Holiday Inn,
Billings, Montana, December 1992.
Guest speaker, American Society for Training and Development, Rocky Mountain College,
November 1992.
Conducted a seminar on "Sexual Harassment: Communication Styles that Empower or Entrap,"
for The Women's Center, Billings, Montana, November 1992.
Conducted a two day workshop on "Team Building," (with Julie A. Paleen) for United States
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Great Plains Region, Billings, Montana,
September 1992.
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Conducted a seminar, "Professional Communication Presentations," for the Big Brothers and
Sisters of Yellowstone County, Inc., Billings, Montana, May 1992.
Participant-Discussion Leader in the READON program for the Montana Committee for the
Humanities (ongoing), MSU-Billings, 1992Professional History
Professor and Chair in the Department of Communication and Theatre, MSU-Billings, Montana,
Billings, 1991Assistant Professor of Speech Communication, Tarleton State University, Stephenville, Texas,
1990-1991.
Minister, Kimball and Dix Presbyterian Churches, Kimball and Dix, Nebraska, 1987-1990.
Teaching Assistant, Department of Speech, University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon, 1986-1987.
Intern, Clinical-Pastoral Education, Fort Logan Mental Health Center, Denver, Colorado, 19851986.
Instructor, Psychology and Speech, Breckenridge Community College, Breckenridge, Colorado,
1985-1986.
Director of Education, St. James Presbyterian Church, Littleton, Colorado, 1981-1985.
Visiting Instructor, Homiletics and Speech, Denver Seminary, Denver, Colorado, 1975-1980.
Honors
Recipient Award of Excellence Public Relations Society of America Montana Chapter for
Department of Communication and Theatre, Helena, 2000
Leadership Recognition for Online Course Delivery 1999Promotion to Professor, Fall 1999
Recipient Certificate of Appreciation Cooperative Education 1998Chair, Department of Communication and Theatre, Fall 1998Tenure granted, MSU-Billings, effective Fall 1998.
Recipient of the Faculty Achievement Award, 1997.
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Nominated for the Faculty Achievement Award, 1996 and 1997.
Recipient of the Certificate of Recognition, 1996.
Recipient of the Outstanding Faculty Award, 1995, 1997.
Recipient of the Cox Fellowship, Spring 1994.
Recipient of a Merit Award for Teaching Excellence, Spring 1993.
Nominated for the Winston and Helen Cox Fellowship, Montana State University-Billings,
Spring 1992-1993.
Recipient of the Merit Award for teaching, scholarship and service, MSU-Billings, Spring, 1993.
Recipient of a teaching fellowship, University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon, 1986-1987.
Recipient of the Denver Seminary Tuition Scholarship Award, Denver Theological Seminary,
1968 and 1969.
Honors Program, Denver Theological Seminary, Denver, Colorado, 1972.
References
Dr. Sonja K. Foss, Chair, Department of Communication, University of Colorado-Denver,
Denver, Colorado, (303) 556-2591.
Dr. Steve Coffman, Professor and Chair, Department of Communication and Theatre, MSUBillings, Montana 59101. (406) 657-2178.
Dr. Janie Park, President, Chadron State College, Chadron, Nebraska 69337, 1-800-Chadron.
Dr. Ronald P. Sexton, Chancellor, MSU-Billings, Montana 59101. (406) 657-2300.