Annette N. Hamel 1
Annette N. Hamel
School of Communication Studies
Ohio University
216 Lindley Hall
Athens, OH 45701
24 Home St., Apt. 805
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 591-7240
ah269107@ohio.edu
http://coms.publishpath.com/annette-hamel
EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy, Communication Studies (anticipated August 2012)
Ohio University, Athens, Ohio
Primary areas: Organizational Communication / Race and Gender Studies
Secondary areas: Rhetoric / Communication Theory
Dissertation: Speaking of Diversity: University Faculty and Students Communicate Across
Difference
Advisor: Dr. Laura W. Black
Committee members: Dr. J.W. Smith, Dr. Yea-Wen Chen, and Dr. Jaylynne Hutchinson
Master of Arts, Communication Studies
Ohio University, Athens, Ohio
Primary area: Organizational Communication / Interpersonal Communication
Secondary area: Rhetoric / Public Culture
Master of Business Administration
Lake Superior State University, Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan
Areas of focus: Accounting/Finance, Economics, Organizational Communication
Bachelor of Arts, Advertising
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Areas of focus: Advertising/Marketing, Consumer Behavior
Associate of Arts, Business
Lansing Community College, Lansing, Michigan
Area of focus: Banking Management
Phi Theta Kappa
Other coursework completed at Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, and
Oakland University, Rochester Hills, Michigan
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TEACHING
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Ohio University (2007 – present)
Courses taught:
Instructor of record:
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Public Speaking (COMS 103)
Techniques of Group Discussion (COMS 205)
Argumentative Analysis & Advocacy (COMS 215)
Introduction to Organizational Communication (COMS 245)
Techniques of Interviewing (COMS 304)
Instructional Training & Development (COMS 421)
Teaching assistant:
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Cross-Cultural Communication (COMS 410) (Dr. Roger Aden)
Also qualified to teach:
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Communication in Interpersonal Relationships (COMS 206)
Introduction to Communication Theory (COMS 235)
Advanced Organizational Communication (COMS 345)
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Central Michigan University (2006-2007)
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Introduction to Speech Communication (COM 101)
Adjunct Instructor, Lake Superior State University (2004-2005)
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Fundamentals of Speech Communication (COMM 101)
Other Instructional Experience
Facilitator, Ohio University (April 2012): Diversity Essentials Training (series of training
modules for new faculty and community members on understanding diversity and incorporating
its principles into the workplace).
Invited Speaker, Ohio University (March 2012): Applied Career Development seminar
(Kristine Hoke).
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Facilitator, Ohio University (October 2011): Diversity Essentials Training (series of training
modules for new faculty and community members on understanding diversity and incorporating
its principles into the workplace).
SCHOLARSHIP
Publications
Hamel, A.N. (2011). Contributing author to youSpeak: Skills for the engaged speaker
(4th ed.). Boston: McGraw-Hill.
Hamel, A.N. (2010). Contributing author to youSpeak: Skills for the engaged speaker
(4th ed.). Boston: McGraw-Hill.
Hamel, A. N. (2010). Having what it takes: A collegiate forensics team’s business
meetings. In L.W. Black (Ed.) Group communication: Cases for analysis,
appreciation, and application (pp. 37-42). Dubuque, IA: Kendall-Hunt.
Hamel, A.N. (2010). First impressions: Audience analysis and stereotypes. In L.A.
Janusik, R.M. Berko, & L.Graham (Eds.) Instructor’s resource manual for
Communicating: A social, career and cultural focus (11th ed.) (p. 309). Boston:
Allyn & Bacon.
West, D.A., Swafford, B.M., & Hamel, A.N. (2009). Speaking to Persuade. In K.R.
Meyer, J.P. Mazer, & D.A. West (Eds.) youSpeak: Skills for the engaged speaker
(3rd ed.) (pp. 77-81). Boston: McGraw-Hill.
Swafford, B.M., & Hamel, A.N. (2008). Speaking to Persuade. In K.R. Meyer, J.P.
Mazer, & D.A. West (Eds.) youSpeak: Skills for the engaged speaker (2nd ed.)
(pp. 77-81). Boston: McGraw-Hill.
Works in process (submitted for publication)
Black, L.W., Hamel, A.N., & Gastil, J. (in process). Teaching the ropes by spinning a
yarn: Using duality of structure to understand organizational stories as vicarious
learning for organizational newcomers.
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Conference Presentations
Hamel, A. (2010, November). Project Runway: Reality and Lies. Panel presentation at
annual convention of the National Communication Association, San Francisco,
California.
Black, L.W., Hamel, A.N., & Gastil, J. (2010, November). Teaching the ropes by
spinning a yarn: Using duality of structure to understand organizational stories as
vicarious learning for organizational newcomers. Paper presentation at annual
convention of the National Communication Association, San Francisco, California.
Hamel, A. (2010, November). Cite it right! – Stating references during speech delivery.
GIFTS presentation at annual convention of the National Communication Association,
San Francisco, California.
Integrated Research and Praxis Group (2010, October). Ohio voters’ attitudes toward
poverty and public assistance: A collaboration between Ohio University and the
State of Ohio’s Department of Job and Family Services. Panel chair, panel presentation at
annual convention of the Ohio Communication Association, Springfield, Ohio.
Hamel, A. (2010, September). Who’s the “in” crowd? Using Leader-Member Exchange
Theory (LMX) and Social Identity Theory to understand group member motivation.
Workshop presentation at Otterbein University’s Living Leadership Today conference,
Westerville, Ohio.
Black, L.W., Hamel, A.N., & Gastil, J. (2010, May). Teaching the ropes by spinning a
yarn: Using duality of structure to understand organizational stories as vicarious
learning for organizational newcomers. Paper presentation at COMSubstantiality
conference, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio.
Hamel, A. (2010, April). Type II Diabetes: Blame, Shame, and Representation. Panel
presentation at annual convention of the Eastern Communication Association, Baltimore,
Maryland.
Hamel, A. (2010, April). Speaking of Diversity: Academics Discuss Difference on an
Internet Forum. Panel presentation at annual convention of Communication
Development Conference, Athens, Ohio.
Hamel, A. (2009, October). Inspired by Diversity. Panel chair, panel presentation at
annual convention of the Ohio Communication Association, Columbus, Ohio.
Hamel, A. (2008, November). First-year Graduate School Experience. Panel
presentation at annual convention of the National Communication Association, Chicago,
Illinois.
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Hamel, A. (2008, November). Audience Analysis and Stereotypes. GIFTS presentation
at annual convention of the National Communication Association, Chicago, Illinois.
Hamel, A. (2008, May). Beyond Race: Reconceptualizing Diversity in the Academy.
Panel presentation at departmental graduate research colloquium, Ohio University,
Athens, Ohio.
SERVICE ACTIVITIES
Service to department:
Mentor for first-year Ph.D. students, 2008-2010
Departmental faculty search committee, graduate student member, October/November 2009
GRADCO (graduate student association) Instructional Development Chair (elected
position), 2008-2009
Served as judge for speech tournament hosted by Ohio University Forensics, February 2008
Service to discipline:
Ohio Communication Association Executive Board, graduate student representative
(elected position), October 2009 – 2010
Ohio Communication Journal paper reviewer, 2010, 2012
National Communication Association, conference paper reviewer, 2009-2010, 2012
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COURSES
COMS 700 A-D:
COMS 705-706:
COMS 710:
COMS 711-712:
COMS 721:
COMS 731:
COMS 740:
COMS 741:
COMS 742:
COMS 751:
COMS 780A:
COMS 780A:
COMS 780B:
COMS 780D:
COMS 780D:
COMS 780G:
COMS 780M:
COMS 780N:
COMS 831:
EDCE 685:
EDLE 720:
INST 610R:
JOUR 806:
MDIA 586S:
WGS 560:
Professional Seminars
Communication Theory I and II
Communication and Information Diffusion
Research Design I and II
Communication Processes in Small Groups
Introduction to Relating & Organizing
Rhetorical Criticism
Introduction to Rhetoric and Public Culture
Feminist Rhetorical Theory
Introduction to Health Communication
Integrated Research & Praxis
Post-Colonialism
Rhetoric of Race
Rhetoric of Social Change
Critical Ethnography
Organizational Perspectives
Rhetoric & Popular Culture
Embodied Rhetorics
Interpersonal Communication Perspectives
Multicultural Education
Morals & Ethics of Leadership
Applied Qualitative Research
Research Methods
Media Phenomenology
Gender Sexuality Culture
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
National Communication Association
Eastern Communication Association
Ohio Communication Association
Communication Graduate Student Association (GRADCO)
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OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
Lake Superior State University, 1998-2005
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Department Secretary, Social Sciences and Advising/Retention (November 2003 –
July 2005)
Served as office manager for above-named departments, organizing
approximately 15 faculty, aiding students, completing all related administrative
tasks and supervising student employees.
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Department Secretary, Academic Success Center and Skilled Trade Occupations
(July 2000 – November 2003)
Served as office manager for above-named departments, organizing student
learning center and Skilled Trades program, completing all related administrative
tasks for 200+ students enrolled in program, and supervising student employees.
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Accounting clerk III, Business Office (April 1998 – July 2000)
Maintained data on SIS database (Student Information System) which housed
student records such as fee statements, financial aid information and housing
payments.
First of America Bank, 1996-1998
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Customer Service Representative
Michigan National Corporation and Michigan National Bank, 1987 – 1995
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Assistant Vice President – Commercial Loan Credit Administration
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Commercial Loan Credit Department Assistant Manager
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Commercial Loan Credit Analyst
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Assistant Commercial Loan Credit Analyst
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Commercial Loan Credit Department Clerk
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Teller