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Association-Wide Online Elections Begin
September 5
by Michael J. West and a link to the ballot. The ICA web- tween Younbo Jung (U of Southern
ICA Headquarters site allows you to personally verify, cor- California) and Mikaela L. Marlow (U
Beginning September 5, ICA mem- rect, and/or update the information. of California - Santa Barbara) for Stu-
bers will vote for association-wide and dent Board Member, a 2-year term. In
division/interest group officers. For the The association-wide elections include addition, 15 of the 21 ICA Divisions
third year, elections will be held using the 1-year term for President-Elect. and Special Interest Groups will have
an online-only ballot. Polls will remain This year’s candidates for the posi- officer positions up for election. (See
open until October 16. tion are Patrice Buzzanell (Purdue U) page 5 for a list of Division/Interest
and Lana Rakow (U of North Da- Group candidates.)
The online ballot is easy to use, ex- kota). Members will have the choice
pense-free, and has since its introduc- of Thomas Hanitzsch (TU-Ilmenau, Additionally, Division 5 (Intercultural/
tion generated high voter turnout. Germany) and Gianpietro Mazzoleni Development) will decide whether to
(U of Milan, Italy) for a 3-year term split into two Divisions or fully merge
To access the ballot from the ICA as Board Member-at-Large (Europe). into one (i.e., without subdivisions.)
website (www.icahdq.org), members Jennifer L. Bartlett (Queensland U
will need their ICA login name and of Technology, Australia) and Juliet Biographies and statements for presi-
password. Members should make sure Roper (U of Waikato, New Zealand) dential candidates appear in this News-
that ICA has their correct email ad- are the candidates for a 3-Year term as letter. All other statements are on the
dress so that the association can send Board Member-at-Large (Oceania- ICA home page.
them an announcement of the election Africa). Members can also choose be- (continued on page 5)
It’s Membership Renewal Time!
by Sam Luna membership:
ICA Headquarters What’s Inside
Greetings from the Internation- * Free online access to Journal of Com-
al Communication Association. You munication, Human Communication Re- ICA Newsletter September 2006
and 4,000 of your ICA colleagues are search, Communication Theory, and Jour-
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with students, and taking on any new tion, every issue as far back as 1951.
challenges that might present them- 11 News of Interest
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a new membership year in ICA. It is cles; calls for publications and awards;
now time to renew your membership announcements of conferences; com-
for 2006-2007. mentary about the discipline and news 15 Calls for Papers
of your colleagues; and listing of faculty 19 Positions Available
As you consider your ICA member- openings and fellowships. You will also
& Other Advertising
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portunity to remind you of some of
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Message
PRESIDENT‘S International Communication Association
2006–2007 Board of Directors
Executive Committee
Ronald Rice, President, U of Economics
California, Santa Barbara Wolfgang Donsbach, Past
Jon Nussbaum, Immediate Past President, U of Dresden
ICA/Cambridge Scholar’s Press President, Pennsylvania Robert T. Craig (ex-officio),
State U Finance Chair, U of Colorado
Theme Session Series Sonia Livingstone, President- Michael L. Haley (ex-officio),
elect, London School of Executive Director
by Ronald E. Rice
ICA President Members-at-Large Sherry Ferguson, U of Ottowa
This is my third column intro- Joseph Man Chan, Chinese U Ted Zorn, U of Waikato
ducing and describing the three of Hong Kong Student Members
new ICA publishing projects – Dafna Lemish, Tel Aviv U Qi Wang, U of Maryland
Karen Ross, Coventry U Rebecca Hains, Temple U
the Communication in the Pub-
lic Interest series with Blackwell,
Division Chairs & ICA Vice Presidents
the Encyclopedia of Communi- David Roskos-Ewoldsen, Information Systems, U of Alabama
cation with Blackwell, and the Beth LePoire, Interpersonal Communication, U of California,
Theme Session Series with Cam- Santa Barbara
bridge Scholars Press. Last time Holli Semetko, Mass Communication, Emory U
Cynthia Stohl Organizational Communication, U of California - Santa
(in the June issue of the News- Barbara
letter) I introduced the ICA and Min-Sun Kim, Intercultural & Development Communication,
Blackwell Encyclopedia of Communication. This time I will U of Hawaii
summarize the ICA/Cambridge Scholar’s Press Theme Ses- Patricia Moy, Political Communication, U of Washington
Amy Nathanson Instructional & Developmental
sion Series. Communication, Ohio State U
Douglas Storey, Health Communication, Johns Hopkins U
ICA and Cambridge Scholar’s Press have contracted to Christina Slade, Philosophy of Communication, Macquarie U
publish some papers from the annual conference theme ses- Jan A. G. M. Van Dijk, Communication & Technology, U of
Twente
sions in a short edited book of approximately six chapters. Lynn Schofield Clark, Popular Communication, U of Oregon
These chapters will be written in an engaging style so that Hochang Shin, Public Relations, Sogang U
members of other disciplines will be interested in reading Marian Meyers, Feminist Scholarship, Georgia State U
this series. As such, these collections are not conference pro- Vicki Mayer, Communication Law & Policy,
Pennsylvania State U
ceedings, but rather a unique set of essays that capture in- François Cooren, Language & Social Interaction, U de Montréal
sights and agendas of our top scholars. Dong Hoon Ma, Visual Communication, Korea U
John Newhagen, Journalism Studies, U of Maryland
The series begins with this year’s ICA conference in Dres-
den, with the hope that there will be sufficient interest on Special Interest Group Chairs
Katherine Sender, U of Pennsylvania, & David J. Phillips, U of
our parts and that of readers and the publisher to continue Texas - Austin, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgender Studies
this initiative and develop a series. Hiroshi Ota, Intergroup Communication, Aichi Shukutoku U
Isabel Molina & Kumarini Silva, Ethnicity and Race in
The edited volumes will form a collection that provides both Communication, U of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
James Watt, Game Studies, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
breadth and depth on the cutting-edge scholarship dis-
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cussed during the theme session panels. The chapters would Editorial & Advertising
represent the scholarship presented in the theme sessions as Howard Giles, U of California, Santa Barbara,
a whole. Some papers could come from a panel, and other Chair, ICA Newsletter Committee
Michael J. West, Publications Manager, ICA
papers could have individual sections by individual panel-
ists, organized around the panel theme. ICA Newsletter (ISSN0018876X) is published 10 times annually
(combining January-February and June-July issues) by the International
Communication Association, 1730 Rhode Island NW, Suite 300,
Each year, the Call for Theme Session panel submissions Washington, DC 20036 USA; phone: 202-530-9855; fax: 202-530-9851;
will include a short statement indicating that a small num- email: publications@icahdq.org; website: www.icahdq.org. ICA dues include
ber (5-7) of papers from the theme sessions would be se- $30 for a subscription to the ICA Newsletter for one year. The Newsletter
is available to nonmembers for $30 per year. Direct requests for ad rates
lected and published in a series from Cambridge Scholars and other inquiries to Michael J. West, Editor, at the address listed above.
Press. After acceptance and organization of the Theme Ses- News and advertising deadlines are Dec.10 for the January-February issue; Feb.
sions has been sent out to paper and panel submitters, that 10 for March; Mar.10 for April; Apr.10 for May; May 10 for June–July; July 10 for
August; Aug.10 for September; Sept.10 for October; Oct.10 for November; Nov.10
for December.
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Review of the “Congress of the Americas” in Lima,
Peru, August 3-5, 2006
by James A. Anderson An equally important part of the time spent at the Con-
U of Utah gress was in developing plans for increased cooperation
Scholars from North and South America met in Lima, among scholars in the Western Hemisphere. Recommen-
Peru for the Congress of the Americas ‘06, August 3-5 to dations will be advanced to the ICA Board for two pro-
explore topics in technology, intercultural communication gram slots to be reserved for Latin American scholars as
and journalism. Rita Kirk from the United States, Raul well as an interactive session bringing together graduate
Vargas from Peru, Carlos Alberto Montaner from Cuba, students from North and Latin America.
and Alicia Casermeiro de Pereson from Argentina head-
lined the event with keynote addresses on the future of the Plans were also laid for an Inter-Americas Forum that
Internet, multicultural communication, journalism eth- would be charged with developing the framework for in-
ics, and communication and democracy. The Congress was stitution to institution and scholar to scholar interaction
cosponsored by the U of Saint Martin de Porres (USMP), across the Western Hemisphere. The Inter-Americas fo-
Lima; Extensión y Proyección U, Lima; the American rum would be a joint project of ICA, ACA, USMP, and
Communication Association (ACA); and ICA. other selected Latin American universities.
International Communication Association members, in- The success of CA ’06 was immediate and motivated a res-
cluding James Anderson (U of Utah), Derrick L. Cog- olution adopted by the sponsoring bodies to do it again in
burn (Syracuse U), Peter A. DeCaro (California State 2008 with the Monterrey Institute of Technology serving
U), Susana Ramirez (U of Pennsylvania), Ming Cheung as host and Dr. Jesús Meza serving as chair of the plan-
(City U of Hong Kong), Subir Sengupta (Marist College), ning committee. Members of the committee also include
and Lilnabeth Somera (U of Guam) presented papers on, Tyrone Adams and Peter DeCaro of ACA, Sam Luna and
among other topics, technology in education; ethnicity in James Anderson of ICA, and Aldo Vasquez of USMP. The
entertainment/media; communication in commerce; and committee will meet in October to finalize a proposal to be
language barriers in computer-mediated communication. presented to the sponsoring organizations.
Membership Renewal * With your ICA membership, you can opt to join the
Communication Institute for Online Scholarship (CIOS) at
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highlights of all important ICA events.
* 21 divisions and special interest groups that allow you to
* Communication Yearbook, featuring state-of-the-art litera- network with colleagues involved in research more specifi-
ture reviews and articles providing comprehensive syntheses cally targeting your area of interest.
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ICA values your ideas and membership. We hope that you
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ference in San Francisco, May 24-28, 2007, at member rates. ship. To do so, please go to www.icahdq.org/cgi-shl/dues.exe/
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* Discipline-specific publications that add value to your ICA Newsletter September 2006
membership. We appreciate your support. Thank you for being an ICA
member! Best wishes for the coming year.
Have You Published a Book Recently?
Have you recently published a book in communication? If so, your publisher should
be exhibiting with ICA during the San Francisco conference in 2007 and advertising
in upcoming Newsletters and conference materials. Maybe your publisher would like to
schedule a book signing or reception during the conference. Contact Michael Haley at
mhaley@icahdq.org to discuss the possibilities!
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Publications Committee Seeks Editors for Journal
of Communication, Journal of Computer-Mediated
Communication
PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE SEEKS JOC EDI- PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE SEEKS JCMC
TOR EDITOR
The ICA Publications Committee is soliciting nomina- The ICA Publications Committee is soliciting nomina-
tions for editor of the Journal of Communication to suc- tions for editor of the Journal of Computer-Mediated Com-
ceed Michael Pfau, whose term ends at the close of 2007. munication to succeed Susan Herring, whose term ends
Self-nominations are welcomed. A completed nomination at the close of 2007. Self-nominations are welcomed. A
package should include a letter from the candidate, two to completed nomination package should include a letter
four letters of support from publishing scholars familiar from the candidate, two to four letters of support from
with the candidate’s work and experience, and a letter of publishing scholars familiar with the candidate’s work
institutional support from the candidate’s home institution. and experience, and a letter of institutional support from
Nominations should be submitted by Dec. 31, 2006. the candidate’s home institution. Nominations should be
submitted by Dec. 31, 2006.
Queries and nominations should be addressed to
Loretta L. Pecchioni, Chair Queries and nominations should be addressed to
ICA Publications Committee Loretta L. Pecchioni, Chair
Department of Communication Studies ICA Publications Committee
Louisiana State University Department of Communication Studies
Baton Rouge, LA 70803-3923 Louisiana State University
Voice: 225-578-6724 Baton Rouge, LA 70803-3923
FAX 225-578-4828 Voice: 225-578-6724
Email: Lpecch1@lsu.edu FAX 225-578-4828
Email: Lpecch1@lsu.edu
Submissions for ICA’s 2007 Conference in San Fran-
cisco Begin on September 15
The International Communication Association’s current neighborhoods, with their Victorian architecture, expansive
and prospective members can, beginning September 15, parks, and vibrant cosmopolitan style that will provide a
submit full papers and abstracts—as wel as interactive breathtaking conference experience. Its cutting-edge arts
papers and panel presenation proposals. The online submis- culture will allow you to see, firsthand, the emerging of
sion window will stay open for 6 weeks, closing at 11 pm new communication content, control, and critique.
EST on November 1.
“By focusing on a process—‘creating’—the conference
ICA Newsletter September 2006
To read about the 2007 Conference setting (San Fran- theme invites insights across communication scholarship,”
cisco), theme (“Creating Communication: Content, says Sonia Livingstone, ICA President-Elect and Confer-
Control, Critique”), and submission guidelines, check the ence Program Chair. “The conference theme is concerned
ICA website at http://www.icahdq.org/conferences/2007/ both with transformations in mass mediated content and
2007CFPweb.pdf. with the diversity of ways in which people participate in
complex information and communication environments....
The setting of the 2007 conference is the Hilton San Today, face-to-face communication is increasingly merg-
Francisco, located in the heart of the city adjacent to the ing with—rather than contrasting with—technologically
Theater District and Union Square. San Francisco is one mediated communication, suggesting new ways of concep-
of the most important centers of culture in the United tualizing the role of individuals and groups in the commu-
States, including prolific arts and entertainment scenes. It nication process across political, professional and personal
is home to hundreds of theater, opera, ballet, and perfor- spheres.”
mance art companies, as well as its legendary coffeehouses
and diverse nightlife. San Francisco is a city of elegant Submit your papers soon and avoid the last-minute rush!
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President’s Message will be requested to provide a draft of their manuscript at
the time of the conference.
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year’s Theme Session Chair will send out a notification to Each year’s Theme Session Chair would edit that year’s book.
each theme session panel organizer to contact his/her ses- The Conference Planner (President-Elect) would provide a
sion participants about their interest in pursuing the edit- forward about the conference theme, and the Theme Ses-
ed book. If they are interested, the Chair will need to know sion Chair would write an introduction. The Theme Session
how they would like to proceed with the collaboration. Chair would then request final manuscripts to be due about
a month or so after the conference. Notification about revi-
In light of ICA’s interest in reaching out to other countries, sions could be sent out in the beginning of August with final
disciplines, practitioners and the public, this Theme Session versions due no later than October of each year. The Editor/
series is not restricted to the traditional academic paper for- Theme Session Chair would review, organize, and prepare
mat. Authors can use powerpoints and discussion points the materials for submission to Cambridge Scholar’s Press
as outlines for these chapters; indeed, we would hope that by mid-November. Any royalties will go to the ICA general
chapters would be organized and written in a more acces- fund. Cambridge Scholar’s Press and ICA could revisit this
sible format than the traditional academic chapter. Authors series every other year to see how it is working out.
ICA 2007 Elections
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DIVISION/INTEREST GROUP OFFICERS
(2-Year Term)
DIVISION 1 - Information Systems - Vice-Chair DIVISION 15 - Language & Social Interaction - Secretary
Cheryl Campanella Bracken; Rob Potter Theresa Castor; Evelyn Ho
DIVISION 2 - Interpersonal Communication - Vice-Chair DIVISION 16 - Visual Studies - Vice-Chair
Walid Afifi; Cindy H. White Marion G. Müller
DIVISION 3 - Mass Communication - Vice-Chair DIVISION 17 - Journalism Studies - Secretary
R. Lance Holbert; Silvia Knobloch-Westerwick; David Peter Gross; Graham McKinley; Donnalynn Pomper
Roskos-Ewoldsen
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP 18 - Gay, Lesbian, Bi-
DIVISION 4 - Organizational Communication - Secretary sexual & Transgender Studies - Cochair
Stacey L. Connaughton; Joel Iverson Lynn Comella; Viera Lorencova
DIVISION 5 - Intercultural/Development - Vice-Chair SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP 19 - Intergroup Commu-
ICA Newsletter September 2006
Jim Neuliep; John G. Oetzel nication - Vice-Chair
Margaret Pitts
DIVISION 9 - Philosophy of Communication - Vice-Chair
Nick Couldry SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP 20 - ERIC - Vice-Chair
Travis Dixon; Myria Georgiou; Michael G. Lacy
DIVISION 12 - Public Relations - Vice-Chair
Craig Carroll; Cindy T. Christen SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP 20 - ERIC - Secretary
Bradley Gorham; Renuka Suryanarayan
DIVISION 13 - Feminist Scholarship - Vice-Chair
Diana Rios; Sheida Shirvani SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP 21 - Game Studies -
Vice-Chair
DIVISION 15 - Language & Social Interaction - Vice- Katherine Isbister
Chair
Richard Buttny; John Wilson
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New ICA Website Goes Live at www.icahdq.org
We are proud to announce the launching of the new ICA You will now be able to add your own web site address
website! Your new website has been designed with func- (URL) as well as your photograph to your profile if you
tionality for you in mind. You will find many new features wish. Keep track of your ICA account through links per-
in the “Members Only” section. For example, a Message sonalized specifically for you linking you directly to your
Center will list recent emails broadcast to you from ICA. account: your dues invoices, conference registration, event
In today’s world of aggressive SPAM filtering, you can history, the sections you belong to, and much more!
now go to your “My ICA” page to see if there is anything
you missed!
The home page of the ICA website.
Our directory search functions have been improved. Col- Finally, with a goal of increased internationalization as
leagues will now be able to locate you not only by name, mandated by the survey taken by many ICA members in
institution, and geographical location, but also by search- 2003, several of the key pages of the ICA pages will be
ing for keywords identifying your area of research. Look translated into Spanish, German, Korean, Mandarin, and
in Account Manager to add keywords for up to five main French.
areas of research with which you would like to be associ-
ated.
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Candidate Statements for ICA 2007 Presidential
Elections
Following are the statements submitted by each candidate for At our Dresden conference, some continuing needs of re-
president in the ICA 2007 Election. The statements for other gional communication associations throughout the world
candidates can be found online at . came to the forefront of discussion—I would like to make
progress toward addressing these and other longstanding
PRESIDENT–ELECT- SELECT concerns.
Patrice Buzzanell Finally, I would like to work on collaborative exchange for-
I would like to build on my prior work for ICA to en- mats for information sharing and career development that
hance our field’s visibility, internationalization, and collab- put different members in conversation. ICA’s new mem-
orative exchanges for information sharing and career de- ber orientation and various divisional and cross-divisional
velopment. preconferences already work toward developing graduate
student and junior faculty’s careers. I would like to expand
First, of greatest concern to me is their format and content so that we can better incorporate
the accessibility of our research and the interests of all ICA members (e.g., midcareer sessions;
its perceived importance and con- information sessions about nonacademic and administra-
nection to real-world issues and tive jobs; sessions to facilitate international research and
development of knowledge. If our teaching collaborations as well as the sharing of instruc-
publications cannot be accessed tional materials). For instance, our graduate student rep-
easily by different publics, if our re- resentatives facilitated connections for students with well-
search is not used across disciplines, known scholars at the Dresden conference. My own divi-
and if we do not publicize adequately our many contribu- sions have offered speed mentoring, networking and re-
tions to lessening social problems, then it is not surpris- search advice sessions, and our own awards for interactive
ing that commentary such as that recently leveled against displays and outstanding contributions. As division chair,
us in the Chronicle of Higher Education should surface. We I wrote newsletter columns and website postings to better
need to better educate others about our field. We should inform membership about issues and decisions as well as
continue working toward these aims through our strategic to solicit ideas and participation. These and other sorts of
planning processes, publication agreements, dissemination possibilities can lead to greater involvement of our mem-
of theme session panels in readily accessible forms, and bers and sustained commitment to our conferences and
commitment to enhancing our field’s reputation through initiatives.
journal acceptance in ISI listings, connections with fund-
ing agencies and the NRC, and engagement with local and Professional Experience
international communities. Currently a Professor in the Department of Communica-
tion at Purdue U, I have also taught at Purdue’s Krannert
The International Communication Association can do Executive Education Program; at the Consortium in In-
more—or do these things differently. For instance, I want ternational Management and Business Analysis) in Italy;
to increase efforts to promote members’ activities in mul- and at Northern Illinois, Michigan State (Communica-
tiple media venues. I will form study groups to examine tion and MBA), and Marquette U. My research focuses
ICA staff responsibilities (with an eye toward reallocation on organizing structures, practices, and outcomes with re-
and/or development of PR and/or outreach positions), as- gard to gendered careers and leadership. I have published ICA Newsletter September 2006
sess ICA’s current and proposed publications and presen- on issues such as mentorship, careers among different oc-
tational formats, and investigate peer organizations’ pub- cupational groups in the U.S. and China, work-life poli-
licity mechanisms and public service activities to locate cies, leadership and dissent, ethics, and change. I position
best practices. communication as fundamental for enhancing quality of
life, framing issues so that groups are not disenfranchised,
Second, I will embrace the goal of further international- and involving individuals and groups in decision-making.
izing our divisions, committees, and publication processes. It would truly be an honor to work on these and other is-
As Division IV chair, I had an internationalization com- sues as President of ICA.
mittee that worked toward better representation of inter-
national scholars’ interests and better connections among I have edited Rethinking Organizational and Managerial
members across the globe. I would like to see all of our Communication from Feminist Perspectives (2000) and co-
divisions have task forces such as these to collect data for
ICA officer decision-making processes and agenda setting. (continued on page 8)
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Candidate Statements Lana Rakow
continued from page 7 What sets ICA apart? Our mission
is “to advance the scholarly study of
edited Gender in Applied Communication Research (2004). I human communication and to fa-
have published in Human Communication Research, Com- cilitate the implementation of such
munication Monographs, Journal of Applied Communica- study so as to be of maximum ben-
tion Research, Communication Theory, Communication Year- efit to humankind.” Said anoth-
book, and Management Communication Quarterly (MCQ), er way, it is “intellectual leadership
among other journals. I edited MCQ from 1997-2000 and that can make a difference.”
co-edited a special issue of Communication Studies.
Implementing our mission isn’t easy. Debates about the
I have held leadership and committee positions in ICA 2010 conference site because of Singapore’s laws against
and other associations. I have served as chairperson of Di- homosexuality show the tensions between our knowledge,
vision IV and its Academic-Industry Task Force. I have values, and practice. Selecting a site is a litmus test for how
chaired the ICA Nominating Committee and the 2006 we carry out the membership’s desire (expressed in the
ICA Theme Sessions. I received the Outstanding Member 2005 survey) to influence political decisions about com-
Award from Division IV (1994), the W. Charles Redding munication and champion humanitarian and democratic
Dissertation Award (1988), and top paper awards. values.
With regard to other associations, I currently serve on the The history of ICA’s intellectual leadership and the
Research Board of the National Communication Asso- strength of its membership—over 3,500 members in 65
ciation (NCA). I coordinated the Communication Theo- countries—give me great optimism that we can link our
ry and Research area of the 2006 NCA Doctoral Honors scholarship to our values of engagement. We can model
Conference and presented the keynote on trends in Com- how a community of scholars addresses local and global
munication. In 2005, I was honored with NCA’s Francine needs for peace, justice, well-being, and understanding. As
Merritt Award for outstanding contributions to the lives a candidate for president-elect select, I would be honored
of women in the field. I also have top paper and article to serve as a catalyst for the processes we need to imple-
awards from NCA. ment our values.
I have been President of the Organization for the Study What are our next steps? How will we connect knowledge
of Communication, Language, and Gender (OSCLG); and action? I believe we should:
leadership team member for the Anita Borg Institute for
Women and Technology; and cochair of Purdue’s Council 1. Set a goal of full participation and representation in our
on the Status of Women. I have received the Teacher-Men- programs, field, and association, inclusive of race and eth-
tor Award (OSCLG), Alumnus of the Year Award (Ohio nicity, gender, class, sexuality, age, disability, religious affil-
University), Violet Haas Award (Purdue), Outstand- iation, nationality, and geography. Internationalization of
ing Graduate Faculty Award, and Excellence in Teaching the association must go hand-in-hand with full inclusion
Award from my department at Purdue, and Outstanding of underrepresented groups. We need a research project
Graduate Faculty Teaching Award (NIU). (collaborative, multidivisional, multimethodological) that
assesses the status of underrepresented groups and geog-
I serve on 11 editorial boards and have acted as an external raphies, identifies blocks to inclusion, and proposes action
reviewer for university programs, governmental and uni- for the association to discuss and act upon at its annual
ICA Newsletter September 2006
versity grants panels, and promotion and tenure cases. I meeting.
coadvise a team in Purdue’s Engineering Projects in Com-
munity Service (EPICS), and am a faculty affiliate with 2. Increase member engagement in discussion and de-
Purdue’s Center for Families, Entrepreneurship Center, cision-making. I support president-elect Sonia Living-
and Women’s Studies program. I have given keynote ad- stone’s attention to transparency, and further propose that
dresses and workshops for corporations, universities, gov- the website carry a full record of the association’s activities
ernment facilities, and not-for-profits. Currently, I am ed- and history, with reports, minutes, and agendas. Members
iting an ICA theme session collection and coauthoring ar- should be apprised in advance of issues to be discussed
ticles on the communicative construction of resilience and and decided by the Board. The annual meeting should in-
workplace dignity. clude association-wide discussion; annual divisional busi-
ness meetings should not be the only means for member
input.
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Candidate Statements serving then as director of the School of Communication
and serving now as director of a new academic-wide Cen-
continued from page 8 ter for Community Engagement. Other significant intel-
lectual and international experiences include implement-
ing a Ford Foundation grant on women of color in the lib-
3. Channel member interests and concerns into venues for eral arts curriculum and conducting a federally sponsored
collaboration and action. I propose conference program- speaking tour in South Korea.
ming include multidivision sessions suggested by members
and divisions around common issues or concepts. These A member of ICA since 1984, I was able to help found and
might be minisummits (such as on status of class in com- cochair the Feminist Scholarship Interest Group in 1986,
munication theory), workshops (how to conduct action re- and I have been a regular contributor to the Philosophy of
search), or deliberative debates (are there basic commu- Communication Division. I served on the ICA Board of
nication rights for which the association should stand?). Directors, chaired a President’s Task Force on the Profes-
Let’s discuss significant public matters involving commu- sional Development of Women, and was appointed to the
nication, modeling deliberative dialogue, and member par- ICA Nominating Committee and Book Award Commit-
ticipation in taking positions. I propose our annual meet- tee for several years. My theoretical, methodological, and
ing take up resolutions from divisions and interest groups teaching interests range across multiple communication
to be heard and debated. contexts. My four books and other publications address
issues of gender, race, and class; advertising, news, and
The International Communication Association can use its public relations theory and practice; history and theory of
role as an intellectual leader to make a difference. Our mis- new and old technologies; community studies and public
sion guides us to find ways to put our knowledge to use scholarship; and curriculum reform and assessment. I have
while our values guide us to do so respectfully and collab- been published in and served on the editorial boards of the
oratively. That is what sets ICA apart. It would be a privi- ICA journals. I currently serve on the editorial boards for
lege to be of service to such an institution. Feminist Media Studies, New Media and Society, Journal of
Public Relations Research, Journalism and Mass Communi-
Professional Experience cation Quarterly, Critical Studies in Media Communication,
What do I bring to this agenda? I value connecting theory Southern Communication Journal, and the new Communi-
and practice, have experience administering complex orga- cation Methods and Measures. I have a particular interest in
nizations and collaborative projects, and am a lifelong ad- collaborative methodologies involving public partners and
vocate for inclusion of underrepresented groups. connecting knowledge to action.
Born and raised in North Dakota in the US, I have been Over the years, I have “walked the talk” of engagement,
influenced by my agrarian roots and sense of community. chairing the Teaching Standards Committee of the As-
My B.A. and M.A. degrees are from the U of North Da- sociation for Education in Journalism and Mass Commu-
kota. I practiced public relations; taught at Franklin Col- nication and holding two terms as president of the North
lege in Indiana; earned a Ph.D. from the U of Illinois- Dakota Professional Communicators. I am an advocate of
Urbana-Champaign with James Carey as my advisor; and principles and practices of diversity. One such collabora-
served as department chair and associate vice chancellor tive effort had a significant result: the inclusion of sexual
for undergraduate studies at the U of Wisconsin-Parkside. orientation along with gender, race, and ethnicity in new
I returned to UND with my husband and children in 1994, standards for education by the ACEJMC.
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NEWS OF
Interest TO THE PROFESSION
In September 2006, Michael Grif- The Department of Communica- rum. Student members of the Debate
fin, Macalester College, will be join- tion Studies at the University of Ne- Forum will begin intercollegiate pol-
ing a new Department of Cinema vada-Las Vegas has received a gener- icy debate competition in the Fall of
and Media Studies at Carleton ous gift from Dr. Sanford I. Berman 2007.
College. His new email address is: (Ph.D., Northwestern, 1958) to estab-
mgriffin@carleton.edu. lish the Sanford I. Berman Debate Fo-
Journal of Communication Human Communication Research
To Reach ICA Editors
Michael Pfau, Editor Jake Harwood, Editor
Department of Communication Department of Communication
U of Oklahoma U of Arizona
101 Burton Hall 211 Communication Building
Norman, OK 73019 USA Tucson, AZ 85721 USA
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Communication Theory
François Cooren, Editor
Department of Communication
University de Montréal
CP 6128 Succursale Centre-Ville
Montreal, Quebec H3C 3J7
CANADA
communicationtheory@umontreal.ca
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Journal of Computer- Communication Yearbook
Mediated Communication Christina S. Beck, Editor
Susan Herring, Editor Ohio University
School of Library and School of Communication
Information Science Studies
U of Indiana 210 Lasher Hall
Bloomington, IN 47405 USA Athens, OH 45701 USA
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DIVISION & INTEREST GROUP
Instructional & Developmen-
News
The division’s Top Dissertation portunity to self-nominate your work
tal Communication Award Winner was Muriel Visser for for this award when you submit your
her dissertation, entitled “The impact manuscripts. Please note that we ac-
I would like to thank and congratu- of individual differences on the will- cept integrative reviews as well as tra-
late everyone who participated in the ingness of teachers in Mozambique ditional papers. Papers solely authored
Dresden conference, including our to communicate about HIV/AIDS in by students should be marked as such
presenters, panelists, chairs, and re- schools and communities.” Thanks to when submitted. We have several
spondents. We had an unusually large the committee members who evalu- awards for top student papers.
number of submissions for this inter- ated the dissertations, Juliette Walma
national conference and we were able van der Molen, Hiroshi Ota, and Also, we have two highly qualified
to schedule more than half of them. Moniek Buijzen. candidates for the upcoming election
Congratulations to our top paper and for the Vice-Chair-Elect in Inter-
poster winners! The Top 3 Faculty Also, congratulations to all of the personal. Please look for candidate
papers were: graduate student teachers who were announcements from Walid Afifi at
honored during our business meeting. the University of California, Santa
Moniek Buijzen and Juliette Walma Barbara, and Cindy White at the
Van Der Molen for their paper “Pa- The submission deadline for the University of Colorado.
rental Mediation of Children’s Emo- 2007 conference in San Francisco is
tional Responses to the News,” just around the corner. Please let me Respectively Submitted,
know if you are interested in serving Beth Le Poire, Chair
Pamela Hayward for her paper “You as either a chair or a respondent for bmolineu@clunet.edu
Never Get a Second Chance to Make the conference.
a First Impression,”
Finally, I would like to thank Lynda Mass Communication
And Juliette Walma Van Der Molen, McCroskey for all of her hard work
Wieteke Jongbloed, and Elly Konjon for us as division Chair over the past The Mass Communication Division
for their paper “Children’s Fears and two years. Thanks for everything, had a very successful and well at-
Coping with Fears of TV News.” Lynda! tended series of 48 panels in Dresden
at the annual meetings in June. The
Our Top Student Paper was authored Amy Nathanson, Chair division was awarded an additional
by Mike Ananny and titled “Manag- Nathanson.7@osu.edu panel because of the number of co-
ing Media Ecologies: Relationships sponsored panels it had arranged. I
between Children’s Media Usage, want to thank the many individuals
Rebellious Behavior, and Parental Interpersonal Communication who reviewed multiple papers and
Regulation.” panel session proposals.
It is not too early to begin planning
And, our Top Interactive Paper went your submissions to the 2007 confer- In preparation for the review process
ICA Newsletter September 2006
to Elizabeth Harzold and Lisa ence in San Francisco from May 24 to for the San Francisco meeting in May
Sparks for their paper “When the 28. We want to encourage all division 2007, if you are interested in review-
Parent has Cancer: Adult Child Per- members to consider sending papers ing papers or panel proposals, please
ceptions of Communication Compe- to the Interpersonal Communication send your areas of expertise and your
tency, Humor Orientation, and Rela- Division and to try to have full papers contact information to Vice-Chair
tional Satisfaction in the Older Adult and panel proposals ready for the Robin Nabi at nabi@comm.ucsb.edu.
Parent-Child Relationship.” submission deadline of November 1, Based on expected submission rates,
2006. Remember that we have an an- we expect to need over 100 reviewers,
I would like to extend special thanks nual Applied Communication Award. so we hope to hear from many of you!
to all of the reviewers for this year’s This is evidence that the division If you are interested in submitting a
conference. Reviewing for our divi- welcomes and encourages submissions panel proposal, and you think it would
sion is a big job and I sincerely appre- that examine interpersonal commu- be a candidate for cosponsorship with
ciate the work our reviewers did. nication in a variety of contexts and another division, please indicate the
relationships. You will have an op- potential cosponsoring Division in the
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text of the proposal when you submit divisions, with some 900 to 1100 Communication Studies at the Uni-
it to the Mass Communication Divi- members, depending on the month. versity of Pennsylvania’s Annenberg
sion. While the division is home to many, School.
and while many attend the Mass
At the Mass Communication Busi- Communication Division panel ses- Monroe Price and Ingrid Volkmer
ness Meeting in Dresden, voting for sions, the business meeting tradition-
the position of secretary was complet- ally has had low attendance. We hope
ed. The Division was pleased to have that more will be able to schedule Political Communication
two highly qualified candidates for the time to meet one another at the busi-
position of secretary: Dana Mastro of ness meeting in San Francisco where On June 17, 2006, the Institute of
the University of Arizona and Mar- we plan to combine a reception (food Communication and Media Research,
jolein Moorman of the University of and drink) with the meeting. Ludwig-Maximilians-University
Amsterdam. Now that all the meeting Munich and the Political Commu-
and proxy ballots have been counted, Holli A. Semetko, Chair nication Division of the ICA hosted
we want to congratulate Dana Mastro holli.semetko@emory.edu a preconference to the annual meet-
as the Division’s new secretary. We ing in Dresden. The preconference at
want to also extend our sincere thanks Munich, focussing on “Messages from
to Mary Beth Oliver who has done a Philosophy of Communica- Abroad - Foreign Political News in
wonderful job for the Division during tion a Globalized Media Landscape” had
her time in office. been organized by Oliver Quiring
The preconference “Infuencing Out- and Alexander Haas and was at-
A call for nominations for the posi- comes: Communications Research tended by nearly 60 scientists from
tion of vice-chair went out in June and Global and Regional Policy Belgium, Germany, Israel, Italy, New
to members of the Division, and we Transformations” was hosted by Cen- Zealand, Poland, Russia, Switzerland,
received the names of many accom- tral European University (CEU), Bu- the United Kingdom, and the United
plished individuals. The final three dapest and cosponsored by the Politi- States.
candidates standing for election for cal Communication and Philosophy
the position of vice-chair are, in al- of Communication Divisions. After the keynote speech by Bob
phabetical order: Stevenson discussing challenges for
The conference was designed to cel- media effects research four panels
Lance Holbert: U of Delaware ebrate the rich maturation of media dealt with ‘foreign political news pro-
and communications scholars in duction,’ ‘content and patterns of cov-
Silvia Knobloch-Westerwick: Ohio Central and Eastern Europe. It was erage,’ and ‘media and international
State U shaped to explore the work of CEU relations,’ as well as on ‘media use and
and especially its Center for Media effects on the domestic public.’ In the
Dave Roskos-Ewoldsen: University and Communications Studies in the first panel, papers focused on implica-
of Alabama context of policy research for the sup- tions of the changing global media
port of new democratic media land- landscape on journalistic work (e.g.
You can find more information about scapes in emerging societies in East- weblogs becoming a source of infor-
the candidates and read their personal ern Europe. Presentations given by mation also for journalists) or the role
statements elsewhere in this issue of representatives of European organiza- of news agencies in portraying inter-
the Newsletter. tions (such as Council of Europe) , national events.
media organizations as well as nation-
I would like to extend a special thanks al institutions addressed the complex The next two panels concentrated on ICA Newsletter September 2006
to Wolfgang Donsbach, past ICA relationship between communications content and patterns of foreign news
president, and the local organizing research and policy implementation coverage. Papers examined how the
committee for making the Dresden from a variety of angles. national image of North Korea was
meetings so memorable. The extracur- framed in two American newspapers
ricular activities such as the Mayor’s The preconference set a groundwork and what happened when Bush called
Reception and the Wine Tasting at for the presentations of Manuel Cas- North Korea an “axis of evil” coun-
Weingut Scholss Proschwitz in Zadel tells as well as Juergen Habermas at try. Another paper analysed changes
ueber Meissen on the last day of the Dresden. The preconference built on a in newspaper coverage of European
conference were very special occasions network of EU scholars, called “East countries and issues related to the Eu-
enjoyed by all who attended. of West: Setting a New Central and ropean Union between 1988 to 2002
Eastern European Media Research in two countries – one an EU member
The Mass Communication Division Agenda.” The event was also greatly at both times and one entering into
is proud to be the largest of the ICA’s supported by the Project in Global membership negotiations in 1998 and
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finally joining the EU in 2004. man and American magazine design, enjoyed the sunset and watched lights
accompanied by a special session on blink on across the city. A very special
Further papers focused on media cov- the history of magazine design with thanks to Marion Mueller for plan-
erage of Germany and Poland which Patrick Roessler, U of Erfurt; Sam- ning and arranging this memorable
had been at war with each other mye Johnson, Trinity U; Bob Craig, U evening!
and with this conflict having differ- of St. Thomas; and Kevin Barn-hurst,
ent impact on recent news frames or U of Illinois; and sponsored a special Upcoming Elections for Division Vice-
examined the relationship between photography exhibit drawn from Chair and Secretary
the national leadership and national the “Israeli Folklore Archive Fam-
media in a model of media and public ily Photography Exhibition,” curated In August elections will be held for
diplomacy. and designed by Dr. Ruth Oren of Vice-Chair (Chair-elect) and Secre-
the University of Haifa. Thanks to tary of the Visual Studies Division.
The final panel was about media use all those who put in the extra efforts Please make sure to vote. Look for the
and media effects. Here, papers dis- needed to enhance the conference 2007 Call for Papers (2007 Program
cussed the degree of channel switch- with these special exhibits, especially in San Francisco) Check the ICA
ing while watching television due to Ruth Oren who transported the pho- website for the Visual Studies Divi-
the type of news being reported (e.g. to collection from Haifa and mounted sion “Call for Papers” for next year’s
foreign, political or foreign political the exhibit herself! A special paper ICA conference in San Francisco. Th
news but also soft news) or examined session on “Emotion and Visuals,” e submission deadline for the 2007
the correlation between international was also held in coordination with the Conference in San Francisco is No-
news coverage and political knowl- Visual Communication Group of the vember 1, 2006. It is already time to
edge from a comparative perspective. German Communication Associa- prepare submissions! We are planning
After a final chill out in a Bavarian tion. Thanks to Marion Mueller, the to make San Francisco a repeat of the
Biergarden the participants moved International University Bremen, and great success at Dresden.
on to the main ICA conference in Chair of the Visual Communication
Dresden. Group of the German Communica- Changing of the Guard in the Division
tion Association, for proposing and
Alexander Haas organizing this collaboration. Dong Hoon Ma, Korea U, Seoul,
haas@ifkw.lmu.de South Korea is the new Chair of the
The Visual Studies Division of ICA Visual Studies Division. Please direct
and the Visual Communication all communications for the chair to
Visual Studies Group of the German Communica- him at dhma@korea.ac.kr
tion Association crowned this hugely
Dresden 2006 a Wonderful Event! successful conference with a wonder- In September 2006, Michael Griffin,
ful reception, dinner and get-together outgoing chair for Visual Studies will
The Visual Studies Division received at the Yenidze Cupola restaurant. be joining a new Department of Cin-
a record breaking high number of As the sun sank low in the sky over ema and Media Studies at Carleton
submissions for the 2006 Conference 40 participants enjoyed the fresh College. His new email address is:
and enjoyed 13 successful and well- breeze on the rooftop of the Yenidze, mgriffin@carleton.edu.
attended paper and panel sessions in a for-mer tobacco manufacturing
Dresden. Presentations were made plant which was built at the begin- Michael Griffin
by scholars from 20 different nations ning of the 20th century in the style Immediate Past Chair
representing every populated conti- of a mosque. As we dined and visited Visual Studies Division
ICA Newsletter September 2006
nent. Visual Studies also cosponsored on the wonderful terrace overlook- griffin@macalester.edu
a great conference exhibition of Ger- ing Dresden and the Elbe River, we
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Calls for Papers
CALLS FOR PAPERS/AB- consin, Dr. Marcus Foth
STRACTS Editors. Web: http://iupjournals. Australian Postdoctoral Fellow
org/jmews/. m.foth@qut.edu.au
Journal of Intercultural Communica-
tion Research. James W. Neuliep, Edi- CALL FOR MANUSCRIPTS CALL FOR CHAPTER PRO-
tor-elect, JICR, Department of Com- Special Issue of the Electronic Jour- POSALS - Handbook of Research on
munication, St. Norbert College, 100 nal of Communication (EJC) Com- Global Information Technology
Grant St., De Pere, WI 54115. Email: municative Ecologies Editor: Dr. Mahesh S. Raisinghani,
jicr@snc.edu. The concept of ecology has a lot to of- Texas Woman’s University, School of
fer communication research. Broadly, Management, USA. The Handbook
Feminist Media Studies. Authors it refers to the context in which the of Research on Global Information
in North America, Latin America communication process occurs. More Technology will provide compre-
and the Caribbean: submit to Lisa specifically, we can define a commu- hensive coverage and definitions of
McLaughlin, Editor; email: nicative ecology as a milieu of agents the most important issues, concepts,
mclauglm@muohio.edu. Authors in who are connected in various ways trends and technologies in the field of
Europe, Africa, Asia and Australasia: by various exchanges. Our particular the emerging sub-discipline of Global
submit to Cynthia Carter, Editor; interest in the concept stems from our Information Technology Manage-
email: cartercl@cardiff.ac.uk. study of people in particular places ment (also referred to within the
with access to many different media. Information Systems (IS) discipline
Education Review of Business Com- Using an ecological metaphor opens as Global Information Technology
munication. Mss. info: http://www. up a number of interesting possibili- Management, as International Infor-
senatehall.com/business_communication/ ties for analyzing place- based com- mation Systems, and as Global Man-
index.html. munication (e.g., in neighbourhoods, agement Information Systems). The
apartment buildings, or - on a larger volume will feature entries of between
Journal of Communication Studies, scale - suburbs and cities). It can help 8,500-12,000 words covering a wide
National Council of Development us to better understand the ways so- range of topics related to the subject
Communication. Soliciting research cial activities are organized, the ways of Global Information Technology
papers, abstracts. Email: Shveta Shar- people define and experience their Management. Successful contribu-
ma, communication@jcs@yahoo.com. environments, and the implications tions will provide definitions, expla-
for social order and organization.We nations, and applications of various
Hampton Book Series: Communica- invite the submission of concep-tual pertinent topics and issues rather than
tion, Globalization, and Cultural or empirical (quantitative orqualita- in-depth discussions of narrow sub-
Identity. Jan Servaes, Hampton Book tive) work on the theme of commu- jects. Prospective authors are invited
Series Editor, c/o School of Journal- nicative ecologies in any place-based to submit chapter proposals of 200-
ism and Communication, University setting. The special issue is scheduled 500 words on or before July 31, 2006.
of Queensland, Brisbane QLD 4072, for publication in mid 2007. Deadline Authors will be notified of the status
Australia. Phone: +61 (7) 3365 6115 for completed manu-scripts: 31 Oct of their proposal and sent chapter
or 3088. Fax: +61 (7) 3365 1377. 2006. Submissions should be elec- organization guidelines by August ICA Newsletter September 2006
Email: j.servaes@uq.edu.au. tronic (.doc or .rtf for-mat only, please 15, 2006. Drafts of chapters will be
avoid .pdf and .html). Inquiries about due by October 15, 2006. Please send
Manuscripts. Subject Matters: A Jour- possible topics are welcome. For the inquiries or submit material electroni-
nal of Communications and the Self. full call for papers, see http://www. cally (Microsoft Word, or Rich Text
Email: subjectmatters@londonmet.ac.uk. cios.org/www/ejc/calls/hearnfoth.htm. files) to Dr. Mahesh S. Raisinghani at
Submissions and in-quiries should be mraisinghani@mail.twu.edu.
Submissions. Journal of Middle East directed to the guest editors:
Women’s Studies ( JMEWS). Info: Call for Manuscripts – The Journal
Marcia C. Inhorn, Director of Professor Greg Hearn of Native Aging & Health publishes
the Center for Middle Eastern and Director articles that address Native aging,
North African Studies, U of Michi- g.hearn@qut.edu.au health and related issues. All theoreti-
gan, and Mary N. Layoun, Chair of cal and methodological approaches
Comparative Literature, U of Wis- are welcome. Original research and
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studies should apply existing theory to the editorial office via e-mail at will be considered.
and research to Native Americans, yearbook@und.nodak.edu, telephone (2) Short (500 –1500 words) reports
Alaskan, Hawaiian, Islanders and First 701-777-2673, or fax 701-777-3955. of urban governance experiments or
Nations Peoples, or should illuminate Ordering Information: To order a innovations conducted through
how knowledge informs and reforms copy of the Journal, contact: Dr. Pa- media (new, old, or both). Reports
exiting theories and research on Na- mela J. Kalbfleisch, Editor, Journal should include discussion of the im-
tive populations, aging, and health. of Native Aging & Health, School of plications of the specific case for
Manuscripts whose content is within Communication, University of North more general issues of media, urban
the scope of the journal will be anony- Dakota, Box 7169, 202A O’Kelly politics and governance. The dead-
mously peer-reviewed, so no mate- Hall, Grand Forks, ND 58202. $25.00 line for submissions is September 1,
rial identifying the author(s) should a copy / $40.00 year subscription. 2006. Submit three hard copies of
appear in the body of the paper. The your manuscript to Sandra J. Ball-
paper must not have appeared in any Call for Papers – “New and Old Rokeach and send as an e-mail at-
other published form. Each submis- Media in Contemporary Urban Gov- tachment. Please use the standard
sion should include a separate cover ernance and Politics”: Special Issue paper format for Political Communi-
page with the name of the author(s), of Political Communication. Special cation. Decisions about publication of
present academic title or other cur- Issue Editor: Sandra J. Ball-Rokeach, your manuscript will be made in Feb-
rent position, academic department Annenberg School for Communica- ruary, 2007. Visit the Political Com-
and university (if appropriate), and tion, University of Southern Califor- munication web page at: http://www.
complete address, telephone num- nia, 3502 Watt Way, Los Angeles, CA tandf.co.uk/journals/titles/10584609.asp
ber and e-mail address (if available). 90089-0281. ballrok@usc.edu. Espe-
The submission also must include a cially encouraged are submissions that Call for Papers – Special Issue of
single-paragraph abstract of no more deal with the following themes: Organization on Managing Identities
than 120 words on a separate page. • civic engagement among urban in Complex Organizations. Guest
Manuscripts, abstracts, references, dwellers – the roles of new and old, Editors: Mats Alvesson – Lund Uni-
figures and tables must conform to big and small media versity, Sweden; Karen Lee Ashcraft
the Publication Manual of the American • neighborhood voices in urban gov- – University of Utah, USA; Robyn
Psychological Association (2001, Fifth ernance Thomas – Cardiff Business School,
Edition) guidelines. Contributors • the role of local journalism in bridg- Cardiff University, UK. Deadline:
are encouraged to be familiar with ing citizens to their government 15th September 2006
the Manual’s guidelines for avoiding • theory-driven evaluations of com-
bias in language used to express ideas munity networking or community Journal of Marketing and Communi-
in the manuscript. By submitting informatics cation Management. The Managing
to JNAH, authors warrant that they • the role of urban governments in the Editors, JMCM, Department of Mar-
will not submit their manuscript to development of new media systems keting and Communication Manage-
any other publication without first (e.g., wireless) ment, University of Pretoria, Pretoria
withdrawing the manuscript from • media and urban politics in non- 0001, South Africa. Info: http://www.
consideration by JNAH, that the work Western societies jmcm.co.za. Email: Professor C H
is original, and that appropriate credit • media, immigrants, and immigration van Heerden, nheerden@hakuna.
has been given to other contributors – issues of identity in urban politics up.ac.za, or Professor Anske Grobler,
to the project. Reports of the original • the roles of ethnic media in urban anske@postino.up.ac.za.
research and papers may not exceed life and politics
25 pages (including references, tables, • the challenges of diversity – media Submissions. Participations: Journal of
ICA Newsletter September 2006
figures and appendixes). Copies of as bridge, media as boundary of urban Audience and Reception. Info: http://
submissions will not be returned to spaces www.participations.org/.
the author(s). Send four paper cop- • media constructions of urban places
ies of complete papers to Pamela J. This is a call for two types of papers: Essays. Bad Subjects: Iraq War Culture
Kalbfleisch, Editor, Journal of Native (1) Theory based empirical contribu- Review Essays. Email: Joe Lockard,
Aging & Health, School of Commu- tions of a length suitable for Political Joe.Lockard@asu.edu. Info: http://bad.
nication, University of North Dakota, Communication, up to 30 pages of eserver.org.
202A O’Kelly Hall, Grand Forks, ND 300 words a page. Studies that incor-
58202. Along with your paper copies, porate theories of mass media, new Proposals. Alternatives Within the
include a disk with your submission media, civic engagement, urban Mainstream II: Queer Theatre in
in Word document format or attach dynamics, urban change/dynamics, Britain. Info: Dimple Godiwala-
an electronic copy of your manuscript immigration, social movements, or McGowan, Senior Lecturer, York St
to an e-mail sent to the editorial related themes with either John College (U of Leeds). Email:
office. Questions may be directed qualitative or quantitative methods DimpleGodiwala@aol.com.
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Deadline extended. Papers. Journal of CONFERENCES Physiology; Conception & Contra-
Middle East Media ( JMEM), Center ception; Sexual Dysfunctions; Sex
for International Media Education October 6-8, 2006. Michigan State & Illness; Sex Trauma; Alternative
(CIME) at Georgia State U and the University’s Department of Commu- Sexual Orientations; Recent Advance
Arab–U.S. Association for Commu- nication and the College of Commu- in Sexology; AIDS & Sexually Trans-
nication Educators (AUSACE). Mo- nication Arts and Sciences are pleased mitted Diseases; and Miscellaneous
hammed el-Nawawy, Senior Editor, to host the 19th Annual Midwest Or- Issues. For more information please
Department of Communication, One ganizational Communication Mini- visit http://www.cottista.org.
Park Place South, 10th Floor, Georgia Conference on October 6-8, 2006 in
State U, Atlanta, Georgia 30303, East Lansing, Michigan.
USA. E-mail: jouman@langate.gsu.edu. OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
We encourage Organizational Com-
New Journal - Communication for munication graduate students to sub- 2007 Biennial Conference of the
Development and Social Change. A mit original research that is in prepa- International Academy for Inter-
new journal, Communication for De- ration – doctoral dissertation propos- cultural Research, July 9-12, 2007.
velopment and Social Change, is seek- als and independent research projects University of Groningen, Groningen,
ing papers that will present empirical - for presentation at the conference. Netherlands. Conference Theme:
research, theory, and practice-oriented Participating faculty from the Big 10, “Globalization and Diversity: Theo-
approaches on subjects relevant to de- Big 12, MAC, SEC, and Big East retical and Applied Perspectives.” The
velopment communication and social will attend and interact with gradu- Academy is an interdisciplinary group
change. Authors may submit inquiries ate students regarding their work. founded in 1997 to foster high-level
and manuscripts electronically to Jan Per OCMC tradition, presenting and research and scholarship on inter-
Servaes, Department of Journalism non-presenting graduate students are cultural issues. To submit paper and
and Communication, University of invited to stay with local MSU gradu- panel proposals, use the on-line ab-
Queensland, Brisbane, Australia, at ate students. stract form available at the Academy
j.servaes@uq.edu.au. website: http://www.interculturalacad-
For more information, please go to emy.org/groningen_2007.html.
September 15, 2006. Call for Papers. http://www.cas.msu.edu/commconf.html
Special Issue of Organization on Journal of Children and Media is an
Managing Identities in Complex Or- Questions may be directed to Amber interdisciplinary and multi-method
ganizations. This issue aims to present Raile (raileamb@msu.edu), Cat King- peer-reviewed publication that pro-
in-depth empirical research that sley (kingsl17@msu.edu), Kate Lee vides a space for discussion by scholars
explores the construction of identity (leehyeeu@msu.edu), or Vernon Miller and professionals from around
amid such struggle. We invite papers (vmiller@msu.edu). the world and across theoretical and
that examine processes of identifica- empirical traditions who are engaged
tion and identity work, as well as We look forward to seeing you at in the study of media in the lives of
their implications for management Michigan State in October!! children. Manuscripts (APA style,
practice; Submissions must be sent 8,000 words maximum) should be e-
electronically to organization@wbs. October 20-22, 2006. New York State mail delivered to Dafna Lemish, Edi-
ac.uk as Word attachments with Communication Association Annual tor, lemish@post.tau.ac.il. Submissions
“Managing Identities in Complex Conference, Hudson Valley Resort for the “Review and Commentary”
Organizations” in the subject line and Spa, Kerhonkson, NY. Consci- section (up to 2,000 words) should be
of the email. They should be prepared entious Objections: Communicating e-mail delivered Charlotte Cole, Re-
according to the guidelines Dissent. Submission deadline: June view and Commentary Editor, char- ICA Newsletter September 2006
published in Organization and on 1, 2006. For the full call for papers, lotte.cole@sesameworkshop.org.
the journal’s website: http://www. submission guidelines and conference
sagepub.co.uk/journalmanuscript. information, visit www.nyscanet.org The Canadian Journal of Communi-
aspx?pid=105723&sc=1. Papers or contact Peggy Cassidy, conference cation (CJC) is a quarterly peer-re-
should be between 5000 and 8000 coordinator, at Cassidy@adelphi.edu. viewed journal committed to
words, and will be blind reviewed publishing outstanding scholarship in
following the journal’s standard pro- November 1-4, 2006. “Sexuality: communications, media and cultural
cess. For further information, contact No East, No West”—The First Asia studies, journalism and information
Robyn Thomas thomasr4@cf.ac.uk. Oceanic Federation Conference on studies. CJC is looking for theoreti-
Sexology, The Emerald Hotel, Bang- cally innovative and methodologically
kok, Thailand. Topic for presentation challenging original manuscripts, in
and discussion are: Sexuality, Media, English or French, for immediate
Art & Culture; Sex Education; Sexual peer-review. To submit an article for
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peer-review go to the CJC website Visiting doctoral fellowships. The is in English, though awards in Latin
http://www.cjc-online.ca and click Media Management and Transforma- America, Francophone Africa, and the
on the “submit” button. Articles for tion Centre (MMTC) at Jönköping Middle East may require proficiency
peer-review should be approximately International Business School, in another language. The application
6,000 to 8,000 words in length. In Jönköping University, Sweden, in the deadline for Fulbright traditional lec-
addition to the traditional peer-re- field of media business and media turing and research grants worldwide
viewed article the CJC will develop economics for advanced doctoral stu- is August 1, 2006. U.S. citizenship is
innovative forms and formats for dents. Dr. Cinzia dal Zotto, Research required. For other eligibility require-
discussions of current practices in- Manager, Media Management and ments, detailed award descriptions,
cluding: media reviews, research Transformation Centre, Jönköping and an application, visit our website
overviews of current projects, and International Business School, P.O. at www.cies.org, or send a request for
polemical commentaries. These sub- Box 1026, SE-551 11 Jönköping, materials to apprequest@cies.iie.org.
missions are shorter in length and SWEDEN. Info: http://www.jibs.
may be either more descriptive or se/mmtc. Fellowship opportunity. The Foun-
experimental in tone. Please direct Email for more information: cinzia. dation for the Defense of Democra-
ideas and inquires to editor@cjconline. dalzotto@ihh.hj.se. cies is accepting applications for its
ca. For information on book reviews Academic Fellows anti-terrorism
please contact our book review edi- Fulbright Scholar Program for US training program. This program pro-
tor, Leslie Regan Shade, at review_ Faculty and Professionals. The Ful- vides university professors with a
editor@cjc-online.ca. Info on CJC: Kim bright Scholar Program is offering 61 detailed understanding of the terror
Sawchuk, Editor, CJC, editor@cjc-on- lecturing, research or combined lec- threat that faces our nation and sister
line.ca. turing/research awards in communica- democracies. Centered on a 10-day
tions during the 2007-2008 academic course taught in conjunction with
Visiting Master’s program. The year, in 150 countries and all regions Tel Aviv U, the program takes place
Central European University (CEU) of the world. U.S. Fulbright Scholars entirely in Israel and runs May 27-
invites applications from graduate enjoy an experience of a lifetime, one June 7 (travel inclusive). Participants
students and young professionals to that provides a broad cultural per- interact with academics, diplomats,
spend the Fall 2006 semester or the spective on their academic disciplines military and intelligence officials,
academic year 2006 - 2007 in Buda- and connects them with colleagues at and politicians from Israel, Jordan,
pest, Hungary. The program is spon- institutions around the globe. Awards India, Turkey and the United States.
sored by the Center for Media and range from two months to an aca- They also visit military bases, border
Communication Studies (CMCS) demic year. Faculty and professionals zones and other security installations
at CEU. Duration: For the semester in communications may apply not to learn the practical side of deter-
program: September 2006 through only for awards specifically in their ring terrorist attacks. All expenses are
December 2006; For the 1-year MA- field, but also for one of the many “All paid by FDD. For more information
program: September 2006 through Discipline” awards open to any field. please visit: http://www.defendde-
July 2007. For application information Grants are awarded to faculty of all mocracy.org/programs/programs_list.
please contact the project manager, academic ranks, including adjunct and htm?attrib_id=7403 or call Audra
Ms. Nanne Priebs, at vispriebs@ceu.hu. emeritus. In most countries lecturing Ozols at 202-207-0190.
ICA Newsletter September 2006
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2007 ICA Conference.
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TRINITY UNIVERSITY
Positions & OTHER
Faculty Openings Beginning Fall
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lescent, or adult health; international
Department of Communication 2007: Assistant/Associate/Full Pro- health and the media; new/interac-
Assistant Professor of Communica- fessor of Communication Studies tive media and public health; gender,
tion, tenure-track, Fall 2007, Ph.D.; health and the media; minorities,
teach six undergraduate classes per Communication Studies—The health and the media
year (9 contact hours per semester) University of Michigan Department
with primary teaching responsibilities of Communication Studies seeks ap- Anticipated starting date for all
in (1) electronic/video production and plicants for tenure track/tenured posi- positions is September 1, 2007. Ap-
(2) media interpretation and criticism. tions. Expanding department em- plicants should identify the position
Candidates also would be expected phasizes interdisciplinary study of the and their primary area of interest as
to (a) develop both theoretical and mass media using qualitative and/or one of the three listed above or another
applied courses in their area of spe- quantitative methods. We anticipate area of specialization in communica-
cialization, (b) be active in teaching filling three positions, pending autho- tion studies and send a vita, evidence
core Communication courses, and (c) rization. All areas will be considered, of teaching excellence, and a research
contribute to teaching courses in the with a special interest in the following statement. Junior applicants should
University’s “Common Curriculum” areas: send three letters of recommendation;
and/or the University’s introductory senior candidates should send names
seminar for first-year students. Inter- International/Comparative Media, of suggested reviewers. Evaluation
est in film and film studies is a plus. including global flows of information of applicants will begin immediately
The department is integrated among and entertainment; comparative me- and continue until positions are filled.
media specialties and within the lib- dia systems; intercultural communica- Some positions are pending authori-
eral arts and sciences mission of the tion; relationships between the media, zation.
university. The faculty is committed communication technologies and
to linking theory and practice in our national development; comparative Send applications to: Search Com-
teaching, research, and service. Trinity studies of political communication; mittee, Department of Communica-
University, a highly selective, primarily communication across cultures and tion Studies, The University of Michi-
undergraduate liberal arts and sciences among or between nations; interna- gan, 1225 South University Avenue,
institution, has an ideal student-facul- tional media and health; comparative Ann Arbor, MI 48104-2523.
ty ratio, and excellent facilities, equip- studies of advertising; communica-
ment, and services. Salary competitive. tions technologies and globalization; The University of Michigan is an
Deadline for receipt of applications is comparative media law and policy. equal opportunity/affirmative action
November 1, 2006. Women and mi- employer. Women and minorities are
norities are encouraged to apply. Send New Media, including emerging me- encouraged to apply. The University is
letter of application, curriculum vitae, dia and information technology; new supportive of the needs of dual career
three letters of reference, graduate media practices; wireless and mobile couples.
institution transcript(s), and teaching communications; effects of new media
evaluations (if not available, additional on behavior; media law and policy;
letters of reference specifically ad- media institutions; human-computer PURDUE UNIVERSITY ICA Newsletter September 2006
dressing teaching abilities and experi- interaction; new media and the work- Public Relations
ence) to Dr. William Christ, Chair, place; new media and social change; The Department of Communication
Search Committee, Department of new media and politics; new media at Purdue University is seeking a ten-
Communication, Trinity University, and children and adolescents; new ure-track Assistant Professor begin-
One Trinity Place, San Antonio, TX media and health; comparative appli- ning in August 2007. We are seeking
78212-7200, Fax: 210-999-8355. cations and diffusion; new media and an expert in public relations with a
EEO Employer. globalization; new media and sexual- strong commitment to research and
ity; new media and advertising. to undergraduate and graduate educa-
tion. The ideal candidate will have
THE UNIVERSITY OF Health and the Media, including as- the ability to teach effectively in both
MICHIGAN sessments of public health campaigns; introductory and advanced public re-
Department of Communication news coverage of health and disease; lations courses and will have expertise
Studies effects of the media on child, ado- in the areas of public relations theory,
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public relations management, and/or Steven C. Beering Hall of Liberal portunity/Equal Access/Affirmative
techniques. Arts and Education 2114 Action employer.
100 North University Street
THE DEPARTMENT West Lafayette, IN 47907-2098
The Department of Communication 765-494-2587 PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY
is one of 11 departments, along with mdutta@purdue.edu Seaver College of Letters, Arts, and
14 interdisciplinary programs, in the Sciences Communication Division
College of Liberal Arts. The Depart- Formal evaluation of candidates will Pepperdine University’s Seaver Col-
ment has: 32 tenure-track faculty begin on October 15, 2006, but ap- lege of Letters, Arts, and Sciences
who span the humanities and social plications will be accepted until the Communication Division, situated in
sciences; a large and highly-rated position is filled. Malibu, California, invites applica-
graduate program with over 80 MA tions for three tenure-track faculty
and Ph.D. students who specialize in Applications from women and under- positions (Communication, Public
health, interpersonal, mediated, and represented groups are encouraged. Relations, Communication/Direc-
organizational communication as well tor of Forensics) and one non-tenure
as public relations and rhetorical stud- Purdue University is an Equal Op- track position (Public Relations) that
ies; approximately 1,250 undergradu- portunity/Equal Access/Affirmative may be available for the 2007-2008
ate majors; and one of the country’s Action employer. academic year. The successful can-
largest multi-section basic courses. didate for the tenure track positions
Purdue’s PR program was ranked will have a Ph.D. or equivalent, a
among 16 “premier” programs for PURDUE UNIVERSITY preference for undergraduate teach-
graduate study in PR in a study con- Department of Communication ing, a research agenda, and an ac-
ducted by Marquette University. Rhetorical Theory tive commitment to the university’s
The Department of Communication Christian mission. Applicants for the
THE UNIVERSITY at Purdue University invites applica- positions listed below should send a
Founded in 1869, Purdue Univer- tions for a tenured position at the curriculum vitae, three letters of refer-
sity is one of the nation’s leading rank of Assistant Professor. The posi- ence, transcripts of all graduate work,
land-grant and research universities. tion will begin in August 2007. a statement of teaching philosophy,
The main campus, located in West and a statement indicating how the
Lafayette, IN, is home to more than The department seeks candidates candidate will support the Christian
38,000 students, 1,700 tenure-track trained in rhetoric. A desirable candi- mission of the University to respec-
faculty, and library collections of more date would also have interests in rhet- tive contact persons identified below
than 2.2 million volumes. Many of oric as it applies to other liberal arts (see http://www.seaver.pepperdine.edu/
Purdue’s programs are ranked con- philosophy, political science, sociology, about/mission/mission.htm).
sistently as among the nation’s best. etc. The candidate would ideally have
Greater Lafayette, with a population training in contemporary or classical To apply for any of these positions
of 130,000, is a growing area with theory. A primary function would be please submit materials to: Dr. Bob
excellent schools. Lafayette is located to teach COM 312, Rhetoric in the Chandler, Chair, Communication Di-
approximately one hour north of In- Western World—a course in the Lib- vision, Pepperdine University, 24225
dianapolis and two hours southeast of eral Arts core. This candidate would Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA
Chicago. teach rhetorical theory and criticism 90263-4211.
courses at both the undergraduate and
APPLICATION graduate levels as well as other courses Application reviews will begin De-
ICA Newsletter September 2006
Applicants should have a Ph.D. in in their specialty. cember 1, 2006 unless otherwise
Communication or a related field. noted.
ABDs will be considered. Previous Address applications to Professor
professional and academic experience Charles Stewart, Department of
desired. Interested applicants should Communication, Purdue University, SAN DIEGO STATE
send a letter of application, curriculum 100 N. University Street, West La- UNIVERSITY
vitae, names and contact information fayette, IN 47907-2098. Evaluation Director, School of Communication
for three references, and copies of of candidates will begin November Seeking experienced administrator
their teaching evaluations to: 1, 2006, but applications will be ac- with leadership skills in personnel and
cepted until the position is filled. resource management; undergraduate
Mohan J. Dutta, Search Committee and graduate curriculum develop-
Chair Applications from women and under- ment; budgeting; mentoring faculty;
Department of Communication represented groups are encouraged. locating sources of external funding
Purdue University Purdue University is an Equal Op- and development; supervising person-
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nel processes, staff, and facility and achievement. A program of research strated commitment to excellence in
equipment resources; making hiring, with a Latin American or Latino fo- both teaching and research. An earned
retention, and promotion recom- cus is especially desired. Ability and doctorate in media studies, com-
mendations, to serve as Director of a interest to teach mass communication munication, mass communication, or
newly restructured School of Com- theory and research methods at the an allied field is required. Interested
munication. Position requires earned graduate level are highly desired. candidates should submit a letter of
doctorate in communication or an application, vita, transcript or list of
allied field. Candidates should have a demon- all graduate courses taken, and three
strated commitment to excellence signed letters of recommendation to:
Review begins October 2, 2006, for in both teaching and research. An Dr. Martha M. Lauzen, School of
expected appointment on July 1, 2007. earned doctorate in communication, Communication, San Diego State
Candidates should submit letter of mass communication, or an allied field University, 5500 Campanile Drive,
application, curriculum vitae, and is required. Interested candidates San Diego, CA 92182-4561. Screen-
names of three professional references, should submit a letter of application, ing of applications will begin October
and a statement of leadership philoso- vita, transcript or list of all graduate 1, 2006, and continue until the posi-
phy, vision for the future of the disci- courses taken, and three signed letters tion is filled, pending final approval of
pline, and priorities for the future of of recommendation to: Diane L. Bor- funding.
undergraduate and graduate education den, Ph.D., Interim Director, School SDSU is a Title IX, equal opportunity
to Peter A. Andersen, Ph.D., Search of Communication, San Diego State employer and does not discriminate
Committee Chair, School of Commu- University, 5500 Campanile Drive, against individuals on the basis of
nication, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA 92182-4561. Screen- race, religion, national origin, sexual
5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego, ing of applications will begin Oct. 15, orientation, gender, marital status, age,
CA 92182-4561; or fax application to 2006, and continue until the position disability or veteran status, including
619-594-6246. For complete position is filled, pending final approval of veterans of the Vietnam era.
description, please visit the School’s funding.
Web site at http://www-rohan.sdsu.
edu/dept/schlcomm/index.html. SDSU is a Title IX, equal opportunity UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO
employer and does not discriminate AT BOULDER
SDSU is a Title IX, equal opportunity against individuals on the basis of Group Interaction
employer and does not discriminate race, religion, national origin, sexual The Department of Communica-
against individuals on the basis of orientation, gender, marital status, age, tion at the University of Colorado
race, religion, national origin, sexual disability or veteran status, including at Boulder seeks a tenure-track As-
orientation, gender, marital status, age, veterans of the Vietnam era. sistant Professor in the area of group
disability, or veteran status, including interaction. Possible areas of expertise
veterans of the Vietnam era. include (but are not limited to) stud-
SAN DIEGO STATE ies of language/discourse/interaction
UNIVERSITY in groups, interpersonal/relational
SAN DIEGO STATE Assistant Professor, Media Studies processes in groups, or interactions
UNIVERSITY A newly created School of Journalism between groups. We seek a colleague
Journalism/Media Practices & Media Studies at San Diego State whose teaching and research interests
A newly created School of Journalism University invites applications for a complement and contribute to our
& Media Studies at San Diego State tenure-track position in media studies, existing strengths. We are particularly
University invites applications for a at the rank of assistant professor. interested in those who study natural
tenure-track position in journalism/ groups (ranging from families to com- ICA Newsletter September 2006
media practices, at open rank. The successful candidate will teach munities), from both theoretical and
course work in media theory and ef- applied orientations. Scholars working
The successful candidate will help de- fects, criticism and advocacy. Some of from a variety of methodological tra-
velop the curriculum for a new profes- these classes are taught in large lecture ditions will be considered, including
sional master’s degree in investigative format. The ideal candidate also will those who use a multi-methodological
journalism, as well as teach graduate have a demonstrated track record or approach (e.g., qualitative and quan-
and undergraduate classes in one or show promise as a scholar in media titative). Review of applications will
more of the following areas: enterprise studies. Ability and interest to teach begin on October 15, 2006. Screening
reporting, law, ethics, literary journal- mass communication theory and re- of applications will continue until the
ism, and journalism across cultures. search methods at the graduate level position is filled. Send a letter of ap-
The ideal candidate will have profes- are highly desired. plication, curriculum vitae, a copy of
sional experience in investigative a published article (or an equivalent
journalism and a record of scholarly Candidates should have a demon- sample of scholarship), evidence of
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teaching excellence, and three letters organization communication. studies in communication or a related
of recommendation to: Prof. Law- field, a demonstrated commitment
rence Frey, Group Interaction Search To receive fullest consideration, ap- to Women’s Studies as a discipline (a
Chair, Department of Communica- plicants should apply by November 1, graduate certificate or advanced de-
tion, University of Colorado at Boul- 2006, but applications will continue to gree in Women’s Studies is desirable
der, 270 UCB, Boulder, CO 80309- be accepted until the position is filled. but not necessary), and a record of or
0270. The University of Colorado at Interested candidates should send a potential for strong scholarly publica-
Boulder is committed to diversity and letter of application, curriculum vitae, tion and successful teaching.
equality in education and employ- relevant teaching materials, and three
ment. letters of references to: Linda L. Put- For full consideration, applicants
nam, Department of Communication, should send a letter of application,
4234 TAMU, Texas A&M University, curriculum vitae, statement of research
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN- College Station, TX 77843-4234. and teaching interests, writing sample,
PARKSIDE Phone: (979) 845-5500; FAX: (979) and three letters of recommendation
Assistant Professor of Communica- 845-6594; email: lputnam@tamu. by 1 November 2006 to:
tion, 2007-2008. Ph.D. required; edu. The department website is http://
ABD considered. Specialization in comm.tamu.edu. Dr. James Aune, Chair
Language and Social Interaction; Search Committee
courses including Communication The department offers the Ph.D., Department of Communication
and the Human Condition (social M.A., and B.A degrees. It has 20 ten- Texas A&M University
constructionism with a diversity ure-track faculty members, 50 gradu- TAMU 4234
emphasis), Communication Theory, ate students, and 800 undergraduate College Station, TX 77843-4234
Qualitative Research Methods, Com- majors. Texas A&M University ranks
munication and Ethnicity (African in the top ten nationally in number of Texas A&M University is an AA/
American, Latino/a, or Native Ameri- national merit scholars, total research EEO institution, is deeply committed
can focus) among other possibilities. expenditures, and total endowment to diversity, and responds to the needs
First review on November 1, 2006. funds. of dual-career couples.
For full position description and ap-
plication process see www.uwp.edu Texas A&M University is an AA/
- click on Employment. UWP is an EEO institution, is deeply committed UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
AA/EEO Employer D/MN/V. to diversity, and responds to the needs - LOS ANGELES
of dual-career couples. Department of Communication
Studies
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY The Department of Communica-
Department of Communication TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY tion Studies at UCLA has a junior
Position in Organizational Com- Rhetoric and Women’s Studies faculty position (Assistant Professor)
munication The Department of Communication available in the field of either Inter-
The Department of Communication and the Women’s Studies Program personal Communication or Mass
at Texas A&M University, College at Texas A&M University, College Communication, with preference be-
Station, TX, invites applications for a Station, TX, invite applications for a ing given to candidates in the former
tenure-track position at an open rank tenure-track position in RHETORIC area. Of particular interest are ap-
in organizational communication. AND WOMEN’S STUDIES at the plicants whose interest is in language
Preference will be given to senior- rank of assistant professor, starting and social interaction, persuasion and
ICA Newsletter September 2006
level applicants. Scholars with a vari- September 1, 2007. We seek candi- social influence, or communication of
ety of theoretical and methodological dates who have a primary interest in emotions. Areas of interest in Mass
approaches are welcome, but special women’s social movement rhetoric Communication include historical,
consideration will be given to scholars both in the U.S. and in international economic, or legal/regulatory aspects
who employ quantitative research contexts, or who have an interest in of mass media and/or psychological,
methods. We are particularly inter- the relationship of communication social or political impacts of mass
ested in applicants who specialize in and gender in everyday contexts. media. Exceptionally qualified candi-
communication technology, organi- Interests in class, race, and ethnic- dates may be considered for tenured
zational change and innovation, orga- ity-based social movement rhetoric level appointment. Review of ap-
nizational knowledge, organizational are also desirable. The candidate will plications will begin on November 1,
identity, group communication, teams teach courses in Communication and 2006 and will continue until an ap-
in organizations, network analysis, Women’s Studies (including Introduc- propriate candidate is found. UCLA
international or multinational organi- tion to Women’s Studies). Applicants is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
zations, and/or macro-approaches to should have a Ph.D. in rhetorical Action Employer. The Department
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has a strong commitment to the will be responsible for providing intel- Wichita State University
achievement of excellence and diver- lectual leadership in advancing the (An Affirmative Action/Equal Op-
sity among its faculty and staff. Please study of strategic communication in portunity Employer)
submit a letter of application, a cur- the school and the wider community Women and minorities are especially
riculum vitae, representative publica- that the university serves, conduct- encouraged to apply.
tions, and three letters of recommen- ing an active high profile research
dation to: Chair, Search Committee, program that leads to regular publica-
Department of Communication tion and grant procurement, teaching THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS
Studies, 2303 Rolfe Hall, University in an integrated undergraduate and AT AUSTIN
of California, Box 951538, Los Ange- graduate communication program, Three positions
les, CA 90095-1538. and maintaining and developing re- Position 1: Tenure Track, Assistant
lationships with the communication Professor, Interpersonal Communica-
industry, professional organizations, tion: The Department of Communica-
WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY and funding agencies. Please visit the tion Studies at the University of Texas
Faculty Vacancy, Endowed Chair Elliott School of Communication web at Austin invites applications for an
Kansas Health Foundation Distin- site: www.wichita.edu/esc for more Assistant Professor to teach and con-
guished Chair in Strategic Commu- about the position and the school. duct research on topics broadly related
nication to interpersonal issues involved in
Elliott School of Communication The Elliott School of Communication health communication. The appoint-
The Elliott School of Communication offers the only comprehensive, inte- ment will begin September 1, 2007.
is pleased to announce the Kansas grated school of communication in Applicants must have a Ph.D. in
Health Foundation Distinguished the state of Kansas. Its programs serve hand at the time of the appointment.
Chair in Strategic Communication. more than 400 undergraduate majors Scholarly publications and some
It is the largest gift to support faculty and more than 50 graduate students. teaching experience are preferred. Ap-
in the history of Wichita State Uni- Wichita State University, which en- plicants should be interested in doing
versity’s Fairmount College of Liberal rolls approximately 14,000 students, field-based or experimental studies in
Arts and Sciences. and supports 450 faculty members, areas such as conflict, adherence and
is the only metropolitan university in influence in health-related contexts,
This is a full-time, tenured position the Kansas Regents system. Classi- health promotions, social support,
for a successful candidate whose fied by the Carnegie Foundation as coping, clinical decision-making, re-
qualifications merit the rank of full a Doctoral/Research University-In- lational issues associated with health,
professor, though applications from tensive, WSU is one of three research or doctor-patient communication. In-
highly qualified associate professors universities in the Kansas Board of dividuals with experience in securing
are welcome. The position includes a Regents system. Wichita State offers and completing funded research are
highly competitive salary and excel- undergraduate and graduate degrees especially sought. The committee will
lent fringe benefits, including an an- through the doctoral level. begin considering candidates on No-
nual professional development budget vember 10, 2006, and continue until a
for travel, research, technology, and We invite nominations of and ap- candidate is chosen.
graduate research assistance. plications from qualified candidates.
Send a cover letter that addresses in- Application Procedure for Position
The appointment begins August 2007. terest in and qualifications for the po- 1: Applications should include cur-
Review of applications will commence sition, a curriculum vitae, and names, riculum vitae, copies of publications,
Dec. 1, 2006 and will continue until addresses, e-mail addresses and phone and three letters of recommendation.
the position is filled. The outstanding numbers of at least three references to: Materials should be sent to Professor ICA Newsletter September 2006
scholar will have a strong program of John Daly, Search Committee Chair,
research in the broad study of com- KHF Distinguished Chair Search University of Texas at Austin, Depart-
munication campaigns. We seek an Committee ment of Communication Studies, 1
innovative, collegial faculty member Elliott School of Communication University Station A1105, Austin, TX
with a commitment to integrated Wichita State University 78712.
communication, training in one of Wichita, KS 67260-0031
several strategic communication sub- Position 2: Tenure Track, Open Rank,
fields (organizational, health, media or Please direct additional inquiries to Organizational Communication:
applied communication, public rela- Dr. Susan Schultz Huxman, direc- The Department of Communication
tions, advertising, and marketing) and tor of the Elliott School, at (316) Studies at the University of Texas at
expertise in researching communica- 978 6062, or by e-mail: susan. Austin seeks one open rank, full-time,
tion campaigns from a social scientific huxman@wichita.edu. Visit us at www. tenure-track faculty member in the
perspective. The distinguished chair wichita.edu/esc. area of organizational communication
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with an emphasis on communica- All methodological approaches and CARNEGIE-MELLON
tion technologies in the workplace to theoretical orientations are welcome. UNIVERSITY
begin September 1, 2007. Applicants Faculty Positions in Learning Sci-
must have a Ph.D. at the time of Application Procedure for Positions 2 ence, Educational Technology, HCI,
the appointment, a strong record of and 3: The committee will begin con- CSCW.
teaching and scholarship in organi- sidering candidates on November 13, The Human-Computer Interaction
zational communication, as well as 2006. Applications should include a Institute at Carnegie Mellon Univer-
demonstrated ability and willingness letter of application, curriculum vitae, sity has up to two tenure-track fac-
to actively pursue external funding. copies of publications, evidence of ulty positions open. For information
All methodological approaches and teaching effectiveness, and three let- please see www.cs.cmu.edu/~hcii.
theoretical orientations are welcome. ters of recommendation. Materials
should be sent to: Professor Larry Carnegie Mellon is an affirmative ac-
Position 3: Tenure Track, Open Rank, Browning, Search Committee Chair, tion/equal opportunity employer.
Organizational Communication: University of Texas at Austin, Depart-
The Department of Communication ment of Communication Studies, 1
Studies at the University of Texas at University Station A1105, Austin, TX TEMPLE UNIVERSITY
Austin seeks one open rank, full-time, 78712. The department of Broadcasting,
tenure-track faculty member in the The University of Texas at Austin is an Telecommunications and Mass Media
area of organizational communication Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Ac- at Temple University invites applica-
to begin September 1, 2007. Appli- tion Employer. tions from senior faculty with dedica-
cants must have a Ph.D. at the time Minorities and women are encouraged tion, vision and leadership skills for
of the appointment, a strong record to apply. the position of Department Chair
of teaching and scholarship in orga- beginning fall 2007. Application
nizational communication, as well as Deadline: Oct. 1. For details, please
demonstrated ability and willingness see http://www.temple.edu/sct/faculty_
to actively pursue external funding. positionsNew.htm
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ
Latin American and Latino Studies
Assistant Professor
FACULTY POSITIONS IN PUBLIC RELATIONS
The Department of Latin American and Latino Studies at the University of California, Santa Cruz, invites
USC ANNENBERG SCHOOL FOR COMMUNICATION applicants for a tenure-track assistant professorship in Latin American and/or U.S. Latino Studies of Media
and Popular Culture. We seek colleagues with strong research experience and interests in the global circuits
Non-traditional applicants welcome and flows of culture, digital or broadcast media, and cultural citizenship in the Américas. We invite applicants
with hemispheric, cross-border and interdisciplinary perspectives on media and popular culture. We are
The School of Journalism at the USC Annenberg School for Communication seeks distinguished scholars and particularly interested in applicants with expertise in bilingual, bicultural and/or multi-cultural media. The
campus is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the
professionals for positions in its public relations studies program. Non-traditional applicants from related academic community through their research, teaching, and/or service.
disciplines (business, sociology, etc.) are welcome.
RANK: Assistant Professor
ABOUT: SALARY: $47,200 - $52,700, commensurate with qualifications and experience
USC Annenberg’s accredited School of Journalism is a pioneer in PR research and education.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in the areas of Communication, Cultural Studies, Media Studies, or
• The School offers B.A. and M.A. degrees in public relations and strategic public relations. interdisciplinary approaches in Politics, Literature, Sociology, Anthropology or equivalent preferred by July
• The USC Annenberg Strategic Public Relations Center researches PR best practices, publish- 1, 2007; must be conferred no later than June 30, 2008. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate
potential for excellent research and excellent teaching ability.
ing the annual Generally Accepted Practices study.
POSITION AVAILABLE: July 1, 2007
THE POSITION:
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APPLY TO: Applicants should provide a letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters of
New faculty members will take advantage of the growth of the graduate strategic PR program by providing a recommendation (all letters will be treated as confidential documents; please direct your references to
stellar learning environment combining applied theory with job-tested skills. UCSC’s confidentiality statement at http://www2.ucsc.edu/ahr/policies/confstm.htm), a writing sample (up to
3 items), a detailed description of teaching experience or ability including syllabi used or proposed syllabi,
• Professional applicants should hold an advanced degree and have broad experience at and, if possible, a summary of student evaluations. These materials should be sent to:
senior levels in PR in the commercial, agency, government or nonprofit sectors.
• Academic candidates should hold doctoral degrees and have active research agendas. LALS Department Search #590
LALS Department
• Faculty should be prepared to teach graduate and undergraduate classes. Merrill Faculty Services
• Successful teaching experience is required. University of California Please refer to position #590-07 in your reply.
1156 High Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95064
To apply, send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research or work sample and three references to:
CLOSING DATE: For full consideration, applications must be received by September 29, 2006. This
position is open until filled, but not later than June 30, 2007.
Michael Parks
Director, School of Journalism UC Santa Cruz is nestled within 2,000 acres of redwood forest and meadows, overlooking the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary of
California’s beautiful Central Coast, about 70 miles from San Francisco and 30 miles from Silicon Valley
USC Annenberg School for Communication Information about UC Santa Cruz is available on our Web site at http://www.ucsc.edu.
3502 Watt Way, Suite 325 UCSC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
WOMEN AND MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
Los Angeles, California 90089-0281
Inquiries regarding the University's equal employment opportunity policies may be directed to: Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Office at
University of California, Santa Cruz, CA 95064; (831) 459-2686. Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally
able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
The University of Southern California is an EO-AA employer that
If you need assistance due to a disability please contact the Academic Human Resources Office at 499 Clark Kerr Hall (831) 459-4300. This position description is
values and seeks diversity in its workforce. available in alternate formats, which may be requested from Academic Human Resources at (831) 459-4300.
annenberg.usc.edu VISIT THE AHR WEB SITE AT http://www2.ucsc.edu/ahr/employment/
6/27/06
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The Ohio State University School of Communication invites applicants for tenured or
tenure-track positions in multiple areas. All of our positions involve a large research
component. Although we expect that many candidates will have research located within
their teaching specialty, we are equally interested in candidates who may have the
ability to teach in any of the following areas, but may locate their research in other areas
of communication.
Advertising Organizational Communication
Communication Technology Public Affairs Journalism
Health Communication Mass Communication
Interpersonal or Group Political Communication Research
Communication Strategic Communication
About the Positions: We seek colleagues who enjoy doing research, are able to think outside of traditional
boundaries, and can envision both research projects and courses that will be attractive to graduate and
undergraduate students from within the major, and speaks to the interests and needs of non-majors.
All candidates must have a Ph.D. degree in communication or related social science, or have a reasonable
expectation of completing all requirements for the degree prior to August 15, 2007.
Candidates hired for tenure-track positions must have strong research interests and abilities, with a demonstrated
record of publication in top-tier journals in the field commensurate with the stage of their academic career.
Candidates for associate or full professor positions must have both strong research records reflecting
theoretically-driven interests and an international reputation for interesting, high-quality research. For senior
candidates, research grant experience is also highly desirable.
The School is flexible in accommodating the needs of strong dual-career couples and encourages applications
from tenured couples or those near tenure.
To Apply: The deadline for full consideration is November 15, 2006. Interested candidates should send cover
letter, curriculum vitae, samples of research, and a list of at least three references to the search committee chair
at the address below. Informal queries via email are also welcome: mcdonald.221@osu.edu.
Daniel G. McDonald
Search Committee Chair
The Ohio State University
School of Communication
3108 Derby Hall
154 N. Oval Mall
Columbus, OH 43210
About the School: The School is a part of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences and favors empirical
(primarily quantitative) research approaches. The School of Communication offers B.A., M.A., and Ph.D.
degrees. We currently have 28 full-time, tenure-track or tenured faculty members. Our resources include a
number of research laboratories with state-of-the-art research equipment.
The School is committed to social-scientific research on basic or applied communication processes. Our goal is ICA Newsletter September 2006
to develop a communication program reflecting a unique and distinct vision driven by intellectual curiosity and
vigor. We are looking for colleagues who have an interest in helping us continue to build this kind of program at
OSU. The School has added new faculty members each year since 2001, and continues to grow.
The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity-affirmative action employer and especially encourages
applications from women, minorities, Vietnam-era and disabled veterans, and other individuals with disabilities.
The campus is strategically located in Columbus, the capital city of Ohio. Columbus is the center of a rapidly
growing and diverse metropolitan area. It is a friendly city with a high quality of life. The area offers a wide
range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities, and a strong economy based on
government as well as service, transportation and technology-based industries. Columbus has consistently been
rated as one of the Top U.S. cities for quality of life. Additional information about the University and School is
available via www.comm.ohio-state.edu and www.osu.edu. Information about the Columbus area is at
www.columbus.org.
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COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT -- CHAIR SEARCH DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AT AMHERST UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AT AMHERST
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES AND PUBLIC POLICY
The Department of Communication at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites
applications for the position of Department Chair, with term of appointment to commence in Fall The Department of Communication and the Center for Public Policy and Administration at the
2007. The appointment will be at the rank of full Professor, with tenure, and applicants should University of Massachusetts Amherst seek candidates for a full-time, tenure-track position as
have scholarly credentials appropriate to that rank at a major research institution. The search is Assistant Professor of Communication and Public Policy starting September 1, 2007. Salary is
open with respect to subfield specialization and methodological orientation. We seek to hire a competitive and based on qualifications and experience. The particular research focus is open, and
distinguished scholar with an outstanding record of research and publication who will be could include qualitative or quantitative approaches to ICT uses or impacts in local and
appointed to the permanent faculty and serve as Chair for an initial term of three years. The transnational contexts, or investigation of ICTs in relation to identity, diversity, social equality, the
Chair is responsible for administering fiscal, personnel, and curricular matters, advocating public sphere, or political formation. Examples of ICT practices examined may cover computer-
departmental interests, and encouraging scholarly productivity. Applicants should have a record mediated communication, on-line communities, text messaging, blogging, or other developments in
digital media and public policy. Candidates should demonstrate significant promise in scholarly
of active and continuing research, proven excellence in teaching and advising graduate and
research and extramural grant activity. The position requires teaching with a broad,
undergraduate students, the ability to work effectively with faculty and university administrators,
interdisciplinary approach in both undergraduate and graduate courses in communication as well as
strong communication and interpersonal skills, and demonstrated leadership or administrative undergraduate and graduate courses in public policy and administration. The successful candidate
experience. We are a theoretically and methodologically diverse department that offers B.A., will be a joint appointment in CPPA and Communication with the tenure line in the Department of
M.A., and Ph.D. degrees in Communication and a B.A. degree in Journalism. The successful Communication, and will be expected to participate in a new College initiative in Science,
candidate will be a scholar who values creativity, rigorous inquiry, collegiality, and diversity, Technology and Society in CPPA. Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2006, and
and who will contribute to the department's research profile beyond his or her term as Chair. will continue until the position is filled.
Salary will be competitive and commensurate with credentials and experience.
Applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, an article-length example of
The review of applications will begin on October 2, 2006 and continue until the position is filled. research, and arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be sent to: Chair,
To apply, please submit a letter of application, a current c.v., sample publications, and the names Communication and Public Policy Search Committee, Department of Communication, Machmer
of three references with contact information to: Chair Search, Department of Communication, Hall, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003. The University of Massachusetts Amherst
Machmer Hall, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 240 Hicks Way, Amherst MA 01003. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer; women and members of minority groups are
encouraged to apply. The department is committed to developing a more diverse faculty, student
Questions can be addressed to Prof. Erica Scharrer, search committee chair, by e-mail to body, and curriculum. For more information, contact Michael Morgan, Chair of Communication, or
scharrer@comm.umass.edu or by phone at 413-545-4765. For information about the department, Jane Fountain, Director of CPPA, and visit the websites www.masspolicy.org and
go to www.umass.edu/communication. www.umass.edu/communication.
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer. Women and members of minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
ICA’s New Contact
Information
The International Communication
Association’s address and phone/
fax numbers, as of August 28,
2006, will be:
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1500 21st Street NW
Washington, DC 20036
USA
(01) 202-955-1444 (phone)
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