CURRICULUM VITAE

DEREK R. LANE

SEPTEMBER 1, 2003

CONTACT INFORMATION

EDUCATION

 

Ph.D.   University of Oklahoma, December 1996 with honors

n     Areas of Specialization: Message reception as it applies to instructional, interpersonal, health, and organizational contexts.

n     Cognate Area: Organizational Behavior, Instructional Technology, and Research Methodology.

n     Major Professor:  Gus Friedrich

M.A     University of Nebraska at Kearney, July 1992 with honors

n     Areas of Specialization: Communication Education.

n     Cognate Area: Education.

 

B.S.      Chadron State College, May 1986

n     Areas of Specialization: English, Speech Communication, Drama, and Secondary Education.

Cum Laude

 

A.A.     Eastern Wyoming College, May 1983

n     Areas of Specialization: Communication.

           

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

Associate Professor

Regular Title Series, Department of Communication,

University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY

(July 2003 to Present).

 

Assistant Professor

Regular Title Series, Department of Communication,

University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY

(January 2001 to June 2003).

 

Master Teacher Special Title Series, Director of Basic Courses (Interpersonal Communication and Small Group Communication), Department of Communication,

University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY (August 1997 to January 2001).

 

Graduate Faculty

Full Membership in the Graduate Faculty, Communication Graduate Program,

            College of Communications and Information Studies, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY

(March 12, 2002 to present).

Assistant Professor,

            Graduate Faculty Associate Member, Communication Graduate Program,

            College of Communications and Information Studies, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY

(Fall 1997 to Spring 2002).         

 

Visiting Assistant Professor, Master Teacher Special Title Series, Department of Communication,

University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY (August 1996 to August 1997).

 

Adjunct Graduate Faculty, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK

College of Business, Division of Management.   

College of Education, Division of Educational Administration Curriculum and Supervision,

(July 1996 to August 1996).

 

Research Assistant, Department of Communication, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK

(August 1994 to May 1996).

                                   

Adjunct Instructor, Oklahoma City Community College, Oklahoma City, OK

(August 1994 to May 1995).

 

Graduate Teaching Assistant, Department of Communication, University of Oklahoma,

Norman, OK (August 1994 to May 1996).

 

Adjunct Instructor, University of Nebraska at Kearney, Kearney, NE (August 1992 to May 1993).

 

Research Assistant, University Grants Coordinator, University of Nebraska at Kearney,

Kearney, NE, (August 1991 to May 1992).

 

Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Nebraska at Kearney, Kearney, NE,

(August 1991 to May 1992).

 

High School Teacher, Debate and Forensics Coach, Director of Theatre,

Scottsbluff High School, Scottsbluff, NE, (August 1988 to May 1991).

 

College Admissions Counselor, Eastern Wyoming College, Torrington, WY,

(August 1986 to May 1988).

           

Corporate Vice President, Torrington Office Products and Supplies, Torrington, WY

            (May 1981 to August 1986).

 

PUBLICATIONS

 

Academic Refereed Articles

 

Harrington, N. G., Lane, D. R., Donohew, L., Zimmerman, R. S., Norling, G., An, J. Cheah, W. H., McClure, L., Buckingham, T., Garofalo, E., & Bevins, C. (2003).  Persuasive strategies for effective anti-drug messages.  Communication Monographs, 70, 16-38.

 

Donohew, R. L., Palmgreen, P., Zimmerman, R. S., Harrington, N. G., Lane, D. R. (2003).  Health risk takers and prevention.  In D. Romer (Ed.), Reducing adolescent risk:  Toward an integrated approach (pp. 165-170). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

 

Bostrom, R. N., Lane, D. R., & Harrington, N.G. (2002).  Creativity and communication:  Alternative

            approaches.  American Communication Journal, 6.

 

Lane, D. R. & Shelton, M. W. (2001). The centrality of communication education in classroom

            computer-mediated communication: Toward a practical and evaluative pedagogy.

            Communication Education, 50, 241-255. 

 

Grulke, E., Beert, D. & Lane, D. R.  (2001).  The effects of physical environment on engineering team

            performance:  A case study.  Journal of Engineering Education, 90, 319-330.

 

Shelton, M. W., Lane, D. R., & Waldhart, E.S. (1999).  Defining rules and roles in instructional

            contexts: A preliminary assessment of student perceptions.  Communication Research Reports, 16,

            403-412.

 

Shelton, M. W., Lane, D. R., & Waldhart, E.S. (1999).  A review and assessment of national

            educational trends in communication instruction.  Communication Education, 48, 228-237.

 

Book Chapters

 

Friedrich, G., Goss, B., Cunconan, T., & Lane, D. (1997).  Systematic desensitization. In J. A. Daly,  J.

            C. McCroskey, J. Ayres, T. Hopf, & D.M. Ayres (Eds.). Avoiding Communication:  Shyness,

Reticence, and Communication Apprehension.  Cresskill, NJ:  Hampton Press.

 

Non-Refereed Publications

 

Lane, D. R., & Applegate, J. (2001).  Helping members find funding is goal of on-line database of

grants for communication research.  Spectra, 37(2), 6.

 

Published Instructional Materials

 

Lane, D.R. (2001).  Interplay Instructor’s Manual and Test Bank (8^th ed.).  New York: Oxford University Press.

 

Lane, D.R. (2000).  Interplay Instructor’s Manual and Test Bank.  Fort Worth, TX: Harcourt Brace.

 

Lane, D.R. (2000).  Interpersonal Communication Handbook.  Acton, MA: Tapestry Press.

 

Lane, D. R., & Bostrom, R. (1999).  Instructor’s Manual to Accompany Communication Research Methods. 

Waveland Press.

 

Lane, D. R. (1993). Gestures: What to do with those things dangling from your arms (variations on a theme).

Nebraska Speech Communication and Theatre Association Journal, 32, 123-124.

 

Lane, D. R. (1993). Teachers file: An interactive approach to understanding speaker credibility. Nebraska

Speech Communication and Theatre Association Journal, 32, 101-102.

 

Lane, D. R. (1993). Teachers file: A sample public speaking syllabus. Nebraska Speech Communication and

Theatre Association Journal, 32, 60-66.

 

Lane, D. R. (1992). A healthy attitude.  Nebraska Speech Communication Association Journal, 31, 98-99.

 

Lane, D. R. (1991). Teachers file: An approach to teaching gestures.  Nebraska Speech Communication

Association Journal, 30, 80-81.

 

 

FUNDED PROJECTS

 

Improving School Learning Environments in HIV Prevention.  Co-Investigator,

Department of Health and Human Services – National Institute of Nursing Research.

Principal Investigator:  Rick S. Zimmerman

Total Award Period Covered: September 30, 2002 – June 30, 2007                        $2,086,866

 

Distribution of Effort 15% in years 1-5 of the project (Beginning Spring 2003)

Responsible for management of the teacher immediacy intervention and assisting in the coordination of teacher trainings during the project.  Assist in the development of effective and appropriate teacher strategies and corresponding training sessions.

 

Morgan County Research Project.  Primary Evaluator,

Department of Education – Technology Innovation Challenge Grant                              

Project Coordinator:  Mark Denomme                                                                                 

Total Award Period Covered: Sept 30, 2001 – Dec 31, 2004                     $  921,000

 

Distribution of Effort 12% (Summer 2002); Cost sharing 10% (Academic year 2002-2003)

Responsible for generating evaluation criteria, developing a comprehensive evaluation plan to test a common pre-calculus curriculum, the consistent implementation and delivery of the college algebra curriculum using technology integrated teaching methods, and the development and implementation of an effective evaluation program for measuring the effectiveness of the teaching of the common curriculum in preparation of the school students for calculus at the participating post-secondary institutions.  Specifically I conducted a preliminary analysis of baseline knowledge, skills and attitudes, am in the process of analyzing the data involving longitudinal, repeated measures assessment of the curriculum, and will assess the degree to which the curriculum is successfully implemented.

 

Persuasive Strategies for Effective Anti-Drug Messages. Co-investigator,

National Institute on Drug Abuse.

Principal Investigator:  Lewis Donohew & Nancy Harrington

            Total Award Period Covered:  Sept 30, 1999 - Dec 31, 2003                     $1,871,295

 

Distribution of Effort:  12.5% (academic year 2000-2001); 15% (academic year 2001-2002; 2002-2003)

     50% (Summer 2000); 92.5% (Summer 2001); 100% (Summer 2002)

Co-investigator; Responsible for all elements of data management, analysis and computer psychophysiological data collection.

 

HIV Interventions for Appalachian Risk-Takers. Co-investigator,

            National Institute of Mental Health

            Principal Investigator:  Rick S. Zimmerman

            Total Award Period Covered:  July 1, 1999 - June 30, 2004                                               $1,625,044

 

Distribution of Effort 50% (Summer 2000)

Responsible for directing all elements of formative research on module HIVcurriculum targeted at high school students in rural Appalachia in Eastern Kentucky.

 

Communicating Mathematics.  Assessment Consultant,

            National Science Foundation

            Principal Investigator:  Paul Eakin

            Total Award Period Covered:  Sept 01, 1999 - Sept 01, 2001                     $  476,500

 

Distribution of Effort 10% (Summer 2000); 7.5% (Summer 2001); No cost extension (Summer 2002)

Assessment consultant; Responsible for data analysis and generating reports based on the successfulness of the communicating mathematics initiative..

 

Shaping the Preparation of Future Social Science and Humanities Faculty.  Curriculum Steering Committee,

            National Communication Association with support of the Council of

            Graduate Schools and Association of American Colleges and Universities

            Project Coordinators:  Enid Waldhart & Roy Moore

            Total Award Period Covered:  June 2000 - June 2002                               $    20,000

 

Distribution of Effort: Donated Time

Responsible for curriculum creation, assessment, and teaching of instructional seminar.

 

INTERNAL SUPPORT

 

University of Kentucky Equipment Initiative. 

Major Research Equipment Proposal for Message Design & Production Equipment.                

Project Funding :  James A. Boling, Acting Vice President for Research                                       

Total Award: January 9, 2002 – February 15, 2002                                                $      6,464

 

 

MANUSCRIPTS UNDER REVIEW

 

            Harrington, N.G., Lane, D. R., Donohew, L., & Zimmerman, R.S. (under review).  Advancing theory for persuasive message design:  An integration of the activation model of information exposure and the elaboration likelihood model.  Media Psychology.

 

            Finn, T. A., & Lane, D. R. (under review).  A conceptual framework for organizing communication and information technologies.  Communication Theory.

 

            Lane, D. R., McCroskey, L. L., & O’Brien, M. W. (under review). Obtaining classroom goals: Revisiting the impact of student involvement and perceived teacher immediacy on affective and cognitive learning.  Communication Monographs.

 

            Lane, D. R., Cunconan, T. M., & Friedrich, G. W.  (under review).  Designing a context-free measure of teacher concerns in the college classroom: Assessment, implications, and preliminary evidence concerning reliability and validity. Communication Education.

 

 

SCHOLARLY PRESENTATIONS

 

Lane, D. R. (November 2003).  Pairing Theory and Methods to Provide an Integrated Research Experience.  Presentation at the 89^th Annual Meeting of the National Communication Association, Miami Beach, FL.

           

Lane, D. R., & Finn, T. A. (November 2003).  Short Course 13:  Using Teams in the Classroom to Increase Student Learning:  Reaching in to Tranform Pedagogy.  Short course presented at the 89^th Annual Meeting of the National Communication Association, Miami Beach, FL.

 

Griffin, E., & Lane, D. R. (November 2003).  Short Course 16:  Teaching the College Course in Communication Theory.  Short course presented at the 89^th Annual Meeting of the National Communication Association, Miami Beach, FL.

 

Lane, D. R., Hertog, J. K., & Waldhart, E. S. (May 2003).  Investigating Diversity and Multicultural Borderlands in Graduate Communication Classrooms: Evaluation of a PFCF Curriculum.  Presentation at the 53^rd Annual Meeting of the International Communication Association, San Diego, CA.

 

Harrington, N. G., Lane, D. R., Donohew, L., Zimmerman, R., Norling, G., Cheah, W., McClure, L., & Bevins, C. (May 2003).  Persuasive Strategies for Media-based Health Campaigns. Presentation at the 53^rd Annual Meeting of the International Communication Association, San Diego, CA.

Lane, D. R. (May 2003).  Presentation for the UK 101 Faculty Training Seminar

 

Lane, D. R., & Waldhart, E. S. (February 2003).  Investigations of Learning Teams as Innovative Instructional Strategies: Putting Communication in Action to Extend the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning.  Workshop presented at the Innovations in Higher Education: Exploring the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Conference, Berea, KY.

 

Griffin, E., & Lane, D. R. (November 2002).  Short Course 10:  Teaching the College Course in Communication Theory.  Short course presented at the 88^th Annual Meeting of the National Communication Association, New Orleans, LA.

 

Lane, D. R. (November 2002).  An overview and rationale for learning teams.  The pedagogy of learning teams:  Engaging students with the instructional material.  Presentation at the 88^th Annual Meeting of the National Communication Association, New Orleans, LA.

 

Lane, D. R. (November 2002).  Moving beyond glorified high-tech correspondence schools:  Strategies and instruments to assess the value and impact of distance education.  Presentation at the 88^th Annual Meeting of the National Communication Association, New Orleans, LA.

 

Griffin, E., & Lane, D. R. (November 2001).  Short Course 27:  Teaching the College Course in Communication Theory.  Short course presented at the 87^th Annual Meeting of the National Communication Association, Atlanta, GA.

 

Lane, D.R., Waldhart, E., Bryant, R., Feeney, G., & Kegley-Wilson, V. (September 2001). Dialogue on Developing and Assessing Communication Competencies in Oral Communication Skills Courses.  Presentation at the Kentucky Communication Association Conference, Kentucky Dam Village, Kentucky.

 

Lane, D.R., Waldhart, E., Giradelli, D., Wills, D., Kegley-Wilson, V., & Wall, C. (September 2001). Preparing future communication faculty (PFCF) for the 21^st century: Creating and developing institutional partnerships across state associations. Presentation at the Kentucky Communication Association Conference, Kentucky Dam Village, Kentucky.

 

Lane, D.R. (June 2001).  Documenting the “value-added” benefits of PFF to graduate students and giving recognition for PFF achievements.  Presentation at the Preparing Future Faculty (PFF 4) Summer Working Conference for Social Sciences and Humanities, Boston, Massachusetts.  Preparing Future Faculty Programs of the Association of American Colleges & Universities and Council of Graduate Schools.  http://www.preparing-faculty.org/

 

Lane, D.R. (May 2001).  College students and learning teams:  From sage on the stage to guide on the side.  Presentation at the 51^st Annual Conference of the International Communication Association, Washington, D.C.

 

Lane, D.R. (November 2000).  Extramural funding for communication research: Preliminary results of NCA funding survey. Presentation at the National Communication Association Conference, Seattle, Washington.

 

            Shelton, M.W., & Lane, D.R. (November 2000).  The centrality of communication education in classroom computer-mediated communication: Toward a practical and evaluative pedagogy.  Paper presented at the National Communication Association Conference, Seattle, Washington.

 

Lane, D.R. (August 2000).  Teachnology and Webagogy in Support of Research Methods Courses: Informational, Supplemental, Dependent, and Fully Webbed Applications.  Paper presented at the AEJMC Phoenix Conference, Communication Theory and Methodology and Communication Technology and Policy Divisions, Phoenix, Arizona.

 

            Lane, D.R. (February 2000) From the PhD to the AARP: Encouraging multiple forms of scholarly excellence.  Paper presented at the American Association for Higher Education (AAHE) 8^th Annual Conference on Faculty Roles & Rewards, New Orleans, Louisiana.

 

Grulke, E., Beert, D. & Lane, D. R. (December 1999).  Collaborative learning environments:  A study of team performance in a model setting. Paper presented at the Symposium for Learning Centered Environments:  Defining Space in the New Millennium, Blacksburg, Virginia.

 

Shelton, M. W., Lane, D.R., & Waldhart, E.S. (November 1999).  Defining rules and roles in

instructional contexts: A preliminary assessment of student perceptions.  Paper presented at the National Communication Association Conference, Chicago.

 

            Donohew, L., Harrington, N., Zimmerman, R., & Lane, D.R. (May 1999).  Persuasive strategies for effective anti-drug messages.  Paper presented at the International Communication Association Conference, San Francisco.

           

            Finn, T. A. & Lane, D. R. (July 1998). A theoretical framework for organizing communication and information systems. Paper presented at the International Communication Association Conference, Jerusalem. (ICA Communication and Technology Top Paper Award).

 

            Lane, D. R. & Finn, T. A. (April 1998). Organizing communication and information systems: Applications of a new theoretical framework. Paper to be presented at the Central States Communication Association Conference, Chicago.            

 

            Lane, D. R.  (November 1997).  Expanding the walls of the communication classroom: Experiences with on-line communication.  Paper presented at the Speech Communication Association Conference, Chicago, IL.

 

            Lane, D. R., Cunconan, T. M., & Friedrich, G. W.  (November 1997).  Designing a context-free measure of teacher concerns: Preliminary evidence concerning reliability and validity.  Paper presented at the Speech Communication Association Conference, Chicago, IL.

 

            Lane, D. R. (November 1997).  Learning to live the life of the mind–without losing it: Workshop for graduate students. NCA.  Chicago, IL.

 

            Lane, D. R. (April 1997) The use of permanent learning teams in teaching introductory communication courses: Assessing the impact of communication on learning. Southern States Communication Association Conference. Savannah, Georgia.

 

            Lane, D. R. (November 1996). Searching cyberspace for employment opportunities.  Getting ready to find the first job: A workshop for graduate students.  SCA.  San Diego, CA.

 

            Lane, D. R. (November 1996). An introduction to some young scholars in the field.  SCA San Diego, CA.

           

            Lane, D. R., McCroskey, L. L., & O’Brien, M. W. (May 1996). Obtaining classroom goals: Revisiting the impact of student involvement and perceived teacher immediacy on affective and cognitive learning.  ICA, Chicago, IL.  (Robert J. Kibler Research Award for Top Student Paper).

 

            Cunconan, T. M., Halone, K. K., & Lane, D. R. (April 1995).  Assimilating individuals into academic cultures:  Organizational training for graduate student socialization.  CSCA, Indianapolis, IN.

 

            Lane, D. R. (March 1995).Charles R. Berger: Developmental theories of power, dominance, and plan adaptation in interpersonal communication.  Sooner Communication Conference, Norman, OK.

 

            Lane, D. R. (February 1995). Metaphysics, communication, and power: The search for truth.  Understanding the tapestry: The dynamic interplay between communication, metaphysics, and power. WSCA, Portland, OR.

 

            Lane, D. R. (November 1994). Organizational change in process: An applied communication intervention.  Applied Communication Division.  SCA, New Orleans, LA.

 

            Lane, D. R. (November 1994). Experiential learning in a computer-mediated communication context: Connecting intercultural communication, learning and technology.  Experiential learning in intercultural communication classes in higher education: Part II Dissemination of technology-assisted learning activities.  SCA, New Orleans, LA.  (Invited panel - International and intercultural division)

 

            Lane, D. R. (November 1994). Magic with myths: The value of storytelling in the K-12 curriculum.  SCA, New Orleans, LA.  (Invited Panel- K-12 Division)

 

            Lane, D. R. (October 1994). Teaching in the 1990's: A high-tech approach utilizing multimedia. Interconnect ‘94 Teaching, Learning and Technology Conference.  OSU-Okmulgee, OK.

           

            Lane, D. R. (October 1994). Connecting with teaching, learning, and technology: Using the Internet to access cultures and the global village.  Interconnect ‘94 Teaching, Learning and Technology Conference.  OSU-Okmulgee, OK. (Competitive)                 

 

            Lane, D. R. (October 1994). Computer-mediated communication in the classroom: Asset or liability?  Interconnect ‘94 Teaching, Learning and Technology Conference.  OSU-Okmulgee, OK. (Competitive)

 

            Lane, D. R. & Lawson, G. M. (April 1994). Investigating examples as techniques to facilitate learning. Instructional Development Division. CSCA, Oklahoma City, OK. (Top Three Paper)

 

            Lane, D. R., & Javidi, A. (November 1993). Accessing cultures via computer networks: A global perspective. Experiential learning in intercultural communication classes in higher education: A workshop on the development, design and dissemination of technology-assisted activities. SCA, Miami Beach, FL. (Invited Panel-International and Intercultural Division)

 

HONORS

 

n     Nominated for a second time by the College of Communications and Information Studies “Excellence in Teaching” Award, Summer 2002.

n     Awarded University of Kentucky Alumni Great Teacher Award, Spring 2000.

n     Nominated as a Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching U.S. Professor of the Year, Summer 1999.

n     Finalist for Chancellor’s Award for Outstanding Teaching at the University of Kentucky, 1997-1998, (nominated again in 1998-1999).

n     Awarded College of Communications and Information Studies “Excellence in Teaching” Award, Spring 1998.

n     Communication and Technology Award for TOP Research Paper, International Communication Association, Jerusalem, July, 1998.

n     Ph.D. with honors, University of Oklahoma, December 1996

n     American Society for Training and Development 1996 Outstanding Training Materials, Central Oklahoma Chapter--”Prevention: A Social Change Model Interactive CD ROM.”

n     Awarded International Communication Association Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award.  International Communication Association convention, Chicago, IL, Spring 1996.

n     Outstanding Service Award for Technical Computer Support, University of Oklahoma, 1996.

n     Outstanding Young Men of America, 1996

n     Robert J. Kibler Research Award for Top Student Research Paper, Instructional and Developmental Division, International Communication Association, Chicago, IL, 1996.

n     Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, 1995.

n     Top Three Paper Award, Instructional Development Division. Central States Communication Association convention, Oklahoma City, OK, 1994.

n     M.A. with honors, University of Nebraska-Kearney, 1992

n     Outstanding Young Teacher Award. Central States Communication Association. Chicago, IL, 1991.

n     Dale E. Black Outstanding Young Teacher Award. Nebraska Speech Communication Association, 1990.

n     Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers, 1989.

n     Outstanding Young Men of America, 1988.

n     B.S., cum laude, Chadron State College, 1986

n     Blue Key National Honor Fraternity, 1986 

 

 

INSTRUCTIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

Assistant professor, University of Kentucky.  1996-present

Unanimously accepted as a member of the graduate faculty in the College of Communications and Information Studies in the Fall of 1997. Served as course director for COM 252 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication and COM 281 Communicating in Small Groups from 1996-2000.  Responsibilities also include teaching and evaluating students in the following courses:

 

COM 252          Introduction to Interpersonal Communication (www.uky.edu/~drlane/interpersonal)

                        Examines basic verbal and nonverbal elements affecting communication between individuals in family, peer group, and work contexts.  Course requires participation in activities designed to develop interpersonal communication skills.  Topics include: Strategy, development, relationship, conversation management, effective listening, conflict management, defensive  communication, communication anxiety, cultural/sex differences in communication style. (7 sections) 

 

COM 281          Communication in Small Groups (www.uky.edu/~drlane/groups)

                        A study of communication processes in small group situations.  Topics include conflict, leadership, and decision-making.  Students participate in group discussion and develop skills in analyzing group performance. (14 sections)

 

COM 287          Advanced Persuasive Speaking                                 

                        A study of the processes involved in attitude change; Students design and deliver persuasive message appropriate for professional/corporate contexts. (2 sections–taught as part of the University of Kentucky Global Studies Program).

 

COM 325          Business and Industrial Communication (www.uky.edu/~drlane/orgcomm)

                        This course reviews the most common principles of communication in organizations (e.g., communication distortion, conflict, power, managerial leadership style, roles, interviewing, information overload and underload). Emphasis is on application of the principles reviewed to the organizational setting.

 

COM 351          Introduction to Communication Theory (www.uky.edu/~drlane/cohort)

                        This course considers various theoretical perspectives which lead to a more thorough understanding of communication processes.  Begins with discussion of the development of theory and inquiry.  Includes perspectives of systems, cognitive, behavioral, affective, symbolic interactionist, dramatic, cultural and social reality, interpretive and critical theories. (Course is team taught with Enid Waldhart using student learning teams.  It was redesigned as a cohort to COM 365). (10 sections).

 

COM 365          Introduction to Communication Research Methods (www.uky.edu/~drlane/cohort)

                        An introduction to the methods of philosophy of scientific research into the origins, nature, and effects of communication processes.  Provides skills necessary for designing research projects and for interpreting and critically evaluating research results.

                        (Course is team taught with Enid Waldhart using student learning teams.  It was redesigned as a cohort to COM 351). (10 sections).

 

COM 395          Communication Training and Development (www.uky.edu/~drlane/train)

                        This course explores communication training and development as a research and teaching focus for students interested in applied communication. Students will learn how to identify and assess communication competence and how to develop training programs to enhance communication competency. (Course is taught as an independent study). (4 sections).

 

COM 395          Communication, Leadership, and Persuasion

                        This course explores leadership from a communication perspective and investigates the primary persuasive theoretical frameworks for understanding the relationship between communication, leadership, and persuasion.

 

COM 454          Honors Seminar in Communication: Communication and Technology (www.uky.edu/~drlane/techno)

Honors seminar for communication seniors designed to stress the themes of human communication, empowerment, and technology.  Network_based communication systems are studied to illustrate the impact of technology on communication within organizations. Students are introduced to a variety of forms of computer-mediated communication (IRC, HTML, Netmeetings), as well as theoretical and pragmatic issues pertaining to the effects of these technologies on communication within organizations. (1 section).

 

COM 454          Honors Seminar in Communication: Communication Capstone (www.uky.edu/~drlane/capstone)

                        Honors seminar designed as the capstone course for communication majors.  It is aimed at providing students with the opportunities to integrate the knowledge and skills they have acquired as communication majors as well as provide experiences for students to exhibit competent communication skills learned during their program of study in order to prepare for a career in communication. (2 sections).

 

COM 581          Studies in Small Group Communication Contexts (www.uky.edu/~drlane/teams)

                        Examines current theory and research on the nature and development of small group discussion.  Includes topics of leadership, interpersonal relations and roles, group goals vs. individual goals, and networks.  Learning teams and their use in higher education serve as a unique area of application of small group communication theory and research. (2 sections).

 

CJT 601                        Introduction to Graduate Studies (www.uky.edu/~drlane/cjt601)

                        Provides students with a broad, general framework from which to conceptualize communication as an academic discipline. At the conclusion of the course students will be able to demonstrate competencies in understanding the complex nature of communication in terms of the history and origins, predominant contexts and accompanying theories, philosophical orientations, and meta_theoretical assumptions, as well as methodological perspectives from which to conduct communication research and build communication theories. (1 section).

 

CJT 631                        Interpersonal Communication Graduate Proseminar (www.uky.edu/~drlane/cjt631)

This graduate proseminar provides an intensive examination of theories, methods of investigation, and current developments in the area of interpersonal communication. This survey course covers a broad range of topics studied by scholars interested in interpersonal communication. The primary focus of the proseminar is the relational communication process and messages people use to define interpersonal relationships (e.g., dominance-submissiveness, affection, involvement and similarity in close relationships).. (2 sections).

 

CJT 700                        Directed Reading in Communication

                        Individual reading study on some communications aspects not treated in depth in a regular course or of topical interest. Advance consultation regarding reading list and examination procedure required. (6 sections).

 

CJT 780                        Special Topics:  Instructional Issues in Communication (www.uky.edu/~drlane/instructional)

                        Examines current theory and research on the influence of communication in instructional contexts in order to develop in teachers an awareness of the distinctive characteristics and unique requirements of instructional communication.  Includes topics of teacher effectiveness, instructional behaviors, immediacy, power, humor, feedback, socialization, sex/gender issues, communication apprehension, learning styles, instructional strategies, ethics, and the application of technology in the classroom. (2 sections).

 

CJT 790                        Research Problems in Communication

                        Intensive study in communications with the intent of producing original research. Most students have used this course to develop literature review, pilot test instruments, and design dissertation prospectus. (4 sections).

 

Adjunct Graduate Faculty, University of Oklahoma, Summer, 1996                                   

While completing the dissertation I was awarded graduate faculty status in the Department of Education at the University of Oklahoma to teach the following graduate course:  EACS 5613: Educational Administration Curriculum and Supervision     Human Relations in Education: Communication for Educational Leaders.

 

The same summer I was invited to teach the following advanced management course for senior students in the College of Business at the University of Oklahoma: MGMT 4363: Organizational Behavior.

                       

Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Oklahoma, 1994-1996

Responsibilities include developing syllabi and curricula, preparation and delivery of lectures, and creation of student evaluation systems for the following classes: Principles of Communication,  Interpersonal Communication, Honors Public Speaking, Communication and Argumentation, and Communication and Technology.

 

Adjunct Faculty, Oklahoma City Community College, 1994-1995

Responsibilities include developing syllabi and curricula, preparation and delivery of lectures, and creation of student evaluation systems for  Interpersonal Communication.

 

 

 

Adjunct Faculty, University of Nebraska at Kearney, 1992-1993

Responsibilities include developing syllabi and curricula, preparation and delivery of lectures, and creation of student evaluation systems for Organizational Communication, Public Speaking, and Freshman Foundation.

 

Graduate Research Assistant–Grants Coordinator, University of Nebraska at Kearney, 1992-1993

Responsible for coordinating faculty grant searches, providing requests for grant proposals, and presenting workshops on grant writing and preparation.

 

Graduate Instructor, University of Nebraska at Kearney, 1991-1992

Responsible for teaching three sections of the required public speaking course, SPCH 100, per semester.

 

Professional Educator, Scottsbluff High School, 1988-1991

Responsibilities included a full classroom teaching load (6 classes per semester) of speech, drama, and debate, sponsor of the competitive forensics team, sponsor of the debate team, sponsor of the Mock Trial program, sponsor and director of the all-school three-act play, sponsor and director of the one-act play for interscholastic competition, and sponsor/director of a dinner theater presentation in conjunction with the home economics classes.          

 

AREAS OF INTEREST

 

My primary research focus is on message reception at it applies to instructional, interpersonal, health and organizational contexts.  I am especially interested in the effects of communication—both face-to-face and mediated—on learning, health, and relational outcomes in training and instructional processes.  Specific research interests involving message reception include: 

 

            Instructional Communication              Organizational Communication

            Learning Teams/Groups                        Computer-Mediated Communication

            Instructional Technology                         Organizational Socialization

                       

            Research Methods                               Interpersonal Communication

            Quantitative Methods                             Social Support

            Survey Research Methods                       Self-Disclosure

 

Health Communication

Physician-Patient Communication

Multimedia Health Campaigns

 

TEACHING EVALUATIONS

 

Student evaluation scores have consistently been above high departmental means, and are available for all courses taught (see attached documentation).  The mean score for teaching quality over the past six years (n=38) is 3.84.  Ratings range from 3.4-4.0 (on a 4.0 scale) and have demonstrated particular strength in the following areas: knowledge of subject matter, effective presentation of course content, stimulating interest in the subject, encouraging class participation, concern for students, and fairness.

 

DEPARTMENTAL SERVICE

 

Departmental Strategic Planning Committee, 2003-2004; Chair

Graduation Commencement Speaker, December 15, 2002

Department Curriculum Committee 1996-present; Chair 2001-2003

Chair, Assistant Professor Search Committee, 2002

Academic Personnel Committee, 2001

Undergraduate Curriculum Development and Assessment 1996-present

University Studies Program Course Director (COM 252 Interpersonal Communication) 1997-2001.

University Studies Program Course Director (COM 281 Small Group Communication) 1997-2001.

 

 

UNDERGRADUATE ADVISING

 

Consistently advise between 25-30 students every semester.

 

COLLEGE & GRADUATE SERVICE

 

2003-2004

            Chair, Graduate Program Self-Study

            Graduate Student Recruitment Committee

            Graduate Program Committee

Center of Excellence for New Media Steering Committee

 

2002-2003

            Chair, Graduate Program Self-Study

            Graduate Student Recruitment Committee

            Graduate Review Committee

Center of Excellence for New Media Steering Committee

Graduate Scholarship & Awards Committee

 

2001-2002

Graduate Review Committee

            Graduate Scholarship & Awards Committee

            Graduate Student Recruitment Committee

Center of Excellence for New Media Steering Committee

College Marshal – President Todd Inauguration, Commencement 2002

 

2000-2001

Graduate Review Committee

Dean’s College Advisory Council

Graduate Scholarships and Awards Committee (chair)

College Marshal – Commencement 2001

Center of Excellence for New Media Steering Committee

Full Membership in the Communication Graduate Faculty

 

1999-2000

Graduate Program Committee

Graduate Scholarship & Awards Committee (chair)

Dean’s College Advisory Council

College Marshal – Commencement 2000

 

 

1998-1999

Graduate Admissions and Financial Aid Committee

Graduate Scholarship & Awards Committee (chair)

College Marshal – Commencement 1999

Ad Hoc Committee on Destination’s Master’s Program

 

1997-1998        

Ad Hoc Committee on Destination’s Master’s Program

Associate Membership in the Communication Graduate Faculty

 

GRADUATE STUDENT COMMITTEES

Ph.D. Committees

            Completed

Gretchen Norling                       January 31, 2003

Holly Payne                               January 21, 2003            (chair Doctoral Dissertation)

“Revisiting a nebulous construct: Exploring the impact of relational communication competence on job performance”

 

Fred Fitch                                 November 26, 2002

Jayne Violette                             July 22, 2002      (chair Doctoral Dissertation)

“Immediately clarifying classroom interactions:  An examination of teacher immediacy, teacher clarity,

teacher gender and student gender on student affective, cognitive, and behavioral learning.”

 

John Shotwell                            June 14, 2002

            Kirk Duthler                              April 16, 2001

Myra Corrello                            September 26, 2000

M.A. Committees         

Completed

Lenora Batchelor Underwood    April 24, 2003                (chair)

Whitney Boyles                          April 21, 2003               

Kelley Arnold                            December 2, 2002        

Tim Buckingham                       April 16, 2002                (chair)

Chris Thuringer                          April 15, 2002                (chair)

Michelle Blaney                          April 11, 2002                (chair)

Cartwright Stephens                   April 8, 2002                 (chair)

Brandi Garber                           November 28, 2001       (chair)

Amy Akers                                September 10, 2001       (chair)

Shea Buckman                           July 18, 2001

 

Dan Chaney                              June 22, 2000     (chair; Master’s Thesis Advisor)

“Improving instructional communication using an active student-centric systems approach:

Investigating the relationship between learning styles and technology preferences.”

 

Ajlina Karamehic                        December 6, 1999

Matt Bowdy                              August 5, 1998

Ph.D. Committees

            In Process

Amy Akers                                                                   

Sissy Bertino Meredith    (chair Doctoral Dissertation – Instructional Communication)         

Angela Cooke-Jackson                                                  

Jeff Groeling     (chair Doctoral Dissertation – Instructional / New Technology)

Suzanne Hall

Lara Hayes

Ajlina Karamehic

Stacy Minger      (chair Doctoral Dissertation – Instructional Communication)

John Strada                                          

Deborah Stigall  (chair Doctoral Dissertation – Organizational Communication)

Chris Swindell

Donna Wills

Flo Witte

 

Outside Ph.D.Committees

Scott Adams (Curriculum & Instruction)

M.A. Committees

            In Process

Chuck Bryant                                                                 (chair)

 

                       

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE TO THE DISCIPLINE

 

Vice Chair, Instructional Development Division.  November 2002.

National Communication Association Conference Planner – Miami, FL

 

Project Planner, NCA / NSF Communication with Engineers

 

Vice Chair Elect, Instructional Development Division. 

Southern States Communication Association. April 2002.

 

Vice Chair Elect, Instructional Development Division. 

National Communication Association. November 2001.

 

Editorial Board Member, Communication Studies, 2002

Editorial Board Member, Communication Teacher, 2001

 

Ad-Hoc Reviewer, Journal of Applied Communication Research, 2002

Ad-Hoc Reviewer, Communication Studies, 2001

 

Paper Reader, Instructional Development Division, 2000; 2002

Paper Reader, Kentucky Conference on Health Communication, 1998; 2000; 2002

 

Project Planner, NCA Promoting Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Communication Studies, 1999

 

WebMaster, Instructional Development Division. Southern States Communication Association.

            1999-2001. http://www.uky.edu/CommInfoStudies/COM/IDD/

 

 

UNIVERSITY SERVICE

 

UK Academic Strategic Planning Committee, 2002-2003; 2003-2004

SACS/University Studies Program Assessment Team, 2000-present

UK Advance Presenter, Summer 2002.

President’s Committee on Administrative Computing, 1998-1999

Pre-Engineering CQI Team-Revising Undergraduate Engineering Curriculum 1997-1998

 

Graduate Guest Speaker

 

Faculty Respondent, Annual Graduate Communication Symposium, 1999-2002

 

CJT 601 Introduction to Graduate Studies

“Instructional Communication Theory and Research”  November 27, 2001; December 3, 2002

 

CJT 631 Interpersonal Communication Graduate Seminar

“Task/Work Relationships:  A Life-Span Perspective.” April 2, 2001

 

UK Graduate Symposium - GSA Professional Development Series

            “Preparing your Portfolio.”  November 2, 2000

 

UK Graduate Symposium - GSA Professional Development Series

            “Passing the Qualifying Exams.”  April 22, 1999

           

            CJT 651 Communication Theory Graduate Seminar

            “The Role of Theory in Interpersonal and Small Group Contexts.” November 17, 1998

 

            UK Department of Communication TA Orientation.  August 25, 1998

 

UK Graduate Symposium - GSA Professional Development Series

            “Dealing with the Dissertation: How to Cope with Committees and Writing the Dissertation”

            February 26, 1998

 

            “Interpersonal Graduate Teaching Assistants Mediation Training Workshop.”

November 14, 1997

 

            Department of Communication Seminar

“There’s No I in Team … Is There?: The Role of Teaching and Learning Styles in the Integration of Learning Teams in Higher Education.”  October 10, 1997

 

Undergraduate Guest Speaker

 

COM 181 Multiple Sections.

“Reinventing Undergraduate Education to Develop the University of Kentucky Dynasty:  A Blueprint for UK Undergraduate Students.” July 25, 2001

           

            COM 449  “The Convergence of New Technologies in Cyberspace” November 13, 1998

 

            COM 482  “The Relationship Between Attitudes and Behavior” October 20, 1998

 

UK Teaching and Learning Center

            Teaching UK’s Students.  August 19 and 20, 2003

Presentation to one hundred and fifty new TA’s at the University of Kentucky as part of a three-day orientation workshop; ://www.uky.edu/~drlane/TLC2003

 

            Teaching Assistant Orientation. August 18, 1997 – August 18, 2003  

            “Getting it Right the First Day: An Exploration of Beliefs and Strategies for the First Day”

Presentation to three hundred new TA’s at the University of Kentucky as part of a three-day

orientation workshop.  http://www.uky.edu/~drlane/TLC2003

 

UK Faculty Developers Multimedia/Macromedia Users Group (MMUG)

“Using Multimedia to Foster Collaborative Learning.” March 24, 1999

 

            Teaching and Learning Center “Improving Teaching” Committee, 1998-1999

 

            Teaching Assistant Orientation, August 1997 - Present

“Getting it Right the First Day: An Exploration of Beliefs and Strategies for the First Day”

            TLC Teaching Assistant Orientation, August 17-19, 1998

            Lecture and Discussion: Microteach Mentoring

 

Seminar Panelist, “Designing and Grading Group Projects.” March 25, 1998.

 

            “Using the Web as a Supplement to Teaching.”  November 17, 1997.                    

 

“Trainer of Trainers for UK Teaching and Learning Center.” October 3, 1997

            Participatory Strategic Planning for Good Teaching for the 21^st Century Workshop

“Designing Effective Criteria for Teaching at UK”                       

 

            Facilitation Training for UK Faculty (TOT).  September 26, 1997.

 

            Teaching Assistant Training, University of Kentucky. 

            Three-day workshop designed to prepare TA’s for teaching responsibilities. Fall 1997.

 

Emerging Leader Institute

Faculty Presenter Spring 1997 – Spring 2001

Faculty Mentor, Spring 1997

 

College of Agriculture

Presented two hour workshop on the use of cooperative and collaborative learning teams to

several interested faculty members in the College of Agriculture. October 25, 1998;

October 24, 2001

 

College of Allied Health

            Physical Therapy Distance Education Graduate Course

            “Effective Communication in Health Care Settings.” January 27, 1999

 

            Pre-Physical Therapy Association. “Successful Interviewing and Essay Writing Techniques”  

            February 25, 1997

 

College of Education                                                 

            “Building Learning Teams: Harnessing the Power of Small Groups in Higher Education”

            February 28, 1997

 

            Kinesiology & Health Promotion

            KHP 580 graduate seminar on the Wisdom of Teams, July 14, 1998          

 

College of Engineering

Chemical Engineering Team Training, September 10, 2003

 

Chemical Engineering Team Presentation September 25, 2002

 

Women in Engineering Career Day - “Team Simulations.” February 25, 2000

 

Society of Women Engineers Conference

“Women and Leadership: A Team Perspective.” October 20, 1997

 

            “Surviving Self Directed Work Teams as Engineers.” October 9, 1997       

 

College of Human Environmental Sciences

            Leading in the 21^st Century:  Shooting for the Stars Annual Leadership Conference.            

            “Leadership and Communication.”  February 17, 2001

 

College of Nursing

            UK HPSISN Project. September 15, 1997                       

            “Building Bridges with Interdisciplinary Teams”

 

School of Journalism and Telecommunications

            TEL 300  “External Validity, Sampling, & Ecological Validity.”  September 24, 2002

 

            TEL 555    “The Impact of Technology on Communication. October 7, 1998        .          

            Faculty Retreat Presentation - Team Learning: Reconceptualizing Teaching.  August 24, 1998            

 

COMMUNITY SERVICE

 

            Boone County Leadership Conference, October, 2000

 

Boone County Student Leadership Conference, October 27, 1999

“The Role of Leadership in Unleashing the Power of Teams!”

 

Veteran’s Park Elementary School, Lexington, KY

“Super Science Fun Day – Designing Web Pages.” September 24, 1999

            http://www.uky.edu/~drlane/vpe/

 

Hudson High School Leadership Conference, Hudson, Ohio

“The Role of Leadership in Tolerating Teams.” November 2, 1997

 

OTHER SERVICE

 

Research Assistant/Coder

For Ling Chen, University of Oklahoma, Summer 1994-Fall 1995.  Research presented at

 SCA 1995 Convention.“Aligning actions in the initial conversation:  A comparative study of dyadic interaction with U.S. American or nonnative speaker partner.

 

Intern for “University Teaching Improvement”

University of Oklahoma Instructional Development Program.  (Spring 1995).

 

Instructor/Trainer                                 

            University of Oklahoma Instructional Development Campus-Wide

            Teaching Assistant Training

                        “Leading discussions: An interactive approach”

                        “Teaching tips and strategies for presenting a lecture” (August, 1994 and 1995).

 

Chair, Teaching Issues Committee

            Communication Graduate Student Association, University of Oklahoma

            (August 1994 - August, 1995).

 

President, UNK Graduate Student Association, University of Nebraska at Kearney, (August 1992 - May, 1993).

 

 

TRAINING / CONSULTING

 

Consultant

            Philip Morris Agriculture Leadership Initiative

            “Creating Community Team Partnerships.” December 2001, Lexington, Kentucky

 

Consultant

            Shriner’s Hospital for Crippled Children

            Consensus Building Workshop, Spring 1998, Tampa, Florida.

 

Trainer of Trainers

            Participatory Strategic Planning

                        “Designing Effective Criteria for Teaching at UK”, Fall 1997

 

Consultant

            Shriner’s Hospital for Crippled Children

            Participatory Strategic Planning

                        “Designing Outpatient Services for the Future”, Spring 1997

Consultant

            Southwest Regional Center for Drug-free Schools and Communities

            Program Development Specialist

            Developed interactive lesson plans for Department of Education’s publication:

                        “Understanding the Inhalant Abuse Dilemma: An Informational Guide and

                        Instructor’s Manual for Educators.”  Fall, 1995.

Consultant

            Southwest Regional Center for Drug-free Schools and Communities

            Developed/authored: Social Change and Prevention.  Interactive CD-ROM (IBM), Summer,

            1995. Honored by the ASTD (American Society for Training and Development) for 1996 Outstanding Training Materials.

 

Consultant

            Oklahoma City Clinic Physician Performance Appraisal.  Data analysis and summary report

            compiled for Oklahoma City Clinic, OKC, OK.   June 14-July 31, 1995.

 

Trainer/Presenter

            Cyberspace and the World Wide Web. One hour public service speaking engagement

            for the Civil Air Patrol.  September 9, 1995

 

Trainer/Workshop Facilitator

Exploring Cyberspace. Training Workshop presented to Central Oklahoma Chapter of the ASTD (American Society for Training and Development).  April 11, 1995.

 

Trainer/Presenter

            Navigating the Internet.  Two hour workshop presented to the OU Department of

            Defense Communication Graduate Program. April 27, 1995; February 22, 1995.                            

 

Trainer/Workshop Facilitator

            Interpersonal Communication, Conflict, and Law Enforcement.  6 hour training provided

            for the Norman Police Academy, Norman, OK.  January 1994

 

OTHER SPECIALIZED TRAINING

 

Summer 2002 IT Faculty Institute, National Science Foundation and Lexington Community College

            Macromedia Flash MX Training June 24-28, 2002.

 

Summer 2002 IT Faculty Institute, National Science Foundation and Lexington Community College

            Macromedia Dreamweaver MX Training June 17-21, 2002.

 

A Practical Approach to the Internet, Oklahoma State University, May 5, 1994.

 

Training and Development Certificate Program, University of Oklahoma Center for Public Management      and Educational Development, College of Continuing Education.

                        “The Trainer and Training Environment”, September 9 - 11, 1994

                        “Planning and Management Skills”, December 16-18, 1994

                        “Training Theory and Technical Competence”

                        “Organizational Skills”

 

Institute of Cultural Affairs “Technology of Participation”

            “Winning through Participation, Basic Group Facilitation Methods” Seattle, Washington,

July, 1994.

            “Toward A Philosophy of Participation,” Phoenix, Arizona, August, 1994.

            “Participatory Strategic Planning”-Training of Trainers, Norman, Oklahoma, December, 1994.

 

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

 

International Communication Association (ICA)

National Communication Association (NCA)

Southern States Communication Association (SSCA)

Kentucky Communication Association (KCA)

 

REFERENCES

 

Available upon request.