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Beal, Mary

MARY BEAL , communication studies, presented two papers this summer at the Ed-MEDIA World
Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications. One was entitled, “Teaching with Technol ogy: Constructivism at Work” and the other “Chaos and Order in Instructional Systems Design.”

Speaking Engagements

International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI), Performance-Based ISD Conference: Focusing on Results. Present research entitled “ Beyond Constuctivism and Cognition: Introducing STELLA for Input Necessary for the Creation of Accelerated Performance Improvement and Training” at the Hyatt Regency Chicago in Chicago, IL.

ICICTE ( Fifth International Conference on Information Communication Technologies in Education International), sponsored by the Research and Training Institute of the East Aegean (????G - Samos) and the University College of the Fraser Valley (British Columbia, Canada). Presented paper entitled, Encouraging Learning in the Evolving Teaching Environment and taught workshop on Anyone Can Build a Website for professors. Summer, July of 2004.

ED-MEDIA 2003--World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications, Honolulu, Hawaii -- presented two papers “ Teaching with Technology: A constructivist/cognitivist model” and “Chaos and Order in the Instructional Systems Design" and June 25 – 30th.

ED-MEDIA 2001--World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications, in Tampere, Finland -- accepted paper called “ The Production of a System of Learning: How is it Really Done?” June 25 – 30th.

NUTN 2001: A Digital Odyssey -- presented paper on “ The New Business of Web Courses – Where is it Going from Here?” Marriott City Center in Denver, Colorado. June 16-19.

WebNet 2000, San Antonio, TX – presented paper on “ Team Teaching: Keeping up with New Technologies by Cultivating Relationships ”. November 1-4 th .

Year 2000, Student Success Strategies Conference, Jantzen Beach, Oregon – presented paper on "Building a New Program - where to Begin? What is involved?”

Online Learning Conference, Los Angeles, California (sponsored by Training: The Human Side of Business) – gave workshop on “ Project Management: How is it Done? At Bonaventure Hotel, October 10-12, 1999

Burnett, Nick
Nick Burnett , communication studies, presented a paper at the Second International Genocide Conference at Sacramento State titled "Into the Belly of the Beast: Holocaust Revisionism Comes to Sacramento." He also provided commentary and analysis on the presidential debates for KFBK 1530 and did a series of three post-debate interviews with KZZO 100.5. Posted the week of October 25, 2004

NICK BURNETT, communication studies, presented a paper at the Second International Genocide
Conference at Sacramento State titled “Into the Belly of the Beast: Holocaust Revisionism Comes to Sacramento.” He also provided commentary and analysis on the presidential debates for KFBK 1530 and did a series of three post-debate interviews with KZZO 100.5. October, 2004.


Guilar, Josh

  • Civics for English Teachers. Lecturer. European Humanities University, Minsk, Belarus. August, 2000.
  • Leadership and Communication in Organizations. Lecturer. European Humanities University, Minsk, Belarus. June, 2000.
  • Leadership in the 21st Century. Lecturer. Belarusian State Economical University, Minsk, Belarus. June, 2000.
  • Leadership and Communication. Presenter. Tenth Belarusian American Studies Conference, Brest, Belarus. June, 2000.
  • Business Communication. Professor. Suffolk University Dakar Campus, Dakar, Senegal. January, 2000.
  • Leadership and Organizational Learning. Lecturer. European Humanities University, Minsk, Belarus. June, 1999.
  • Leadership Luncheon. Presenter. Suffolk University Office of Student Affairs. Spring, 1999.
  • Peter Drucker Forum. Facilitator. Suffolk University Corporate Education Satellite Series. Spring, 1999.
  • Leadership for Emerging Managers: Competencies for Breakthrough Performance. Presenter. Through Suffolk University Corporate Education. Fall, 1998.
  • Leadership Workshop. Instructor and Developer. For New Balance Athletic Wear through Suffolk University Corporate Education. Fall, 1998.
  • Teamwork Workshop. Instructor and Developer. For Ocean Spray International through Suffolk University Corporate Education. Spring, 1998.
  • Organization Development. Consultant. For Ocean Spray International through Suffolk University Corporate Education. Spring, 1998.
  • Warren Bennis Forum. Facilitator. Suffolk University Corporate Education Satellite Series. Fall, 1998.
  • Strategic Human Resources. Presenter. Suffolk University Corporate Education Course. Spring, 1998.
  • Management Development 2000. Instructor. Series of workshops for managers throughout the Boston area through Suffolk University Corporate Education. 1997, 1998, 1999.
  • Toward voice and dialogue in organizations: Applying the contrubutions of Bohm, Buber, and Bahktin. Presenter. Suffolk University College of Arts and Sciences Seminar Series. October, 1997.


Knutson, Tom

Tom Knutson , communication studies, had a paper accepted for presentation at the National Communication Association annual conference in Miami titled "Thailand as a Laboratory for Improved Intercultural Communication: Lessons from the Land of Smile."

Tom Knutson and Sutirat Posirisuk , Communication Studies, had their paper, "A Study of Thai Relationship Development and Rhetorical Sensitivity: JAI YEN YEN ," selected for presentation at the 55th annual conference of the International Communication Association. The paper, part of a systematic program of research, clarifies the Thai behaviors associated with intercultural communication effectiveness and concludes that jai yen yen (stay calm, be patient) may be a crucial pedagogical tool in intercultural communication instruction.

LeFebvre, Edith
Edith LeFebvre , communication studies, served as a paper and panel reviewer for the peace and conflict division and the training and development division for the National Communication Association conference to be held in Chicago in November. At the last NCA conference in Miami, she was a respondent for a panel, a panel chair, secretary for the training and development commission and a participant on a interactive panel for training and development. In addition, she was recognized as an active participant for the legislative council representing the peace and conflict division.


Martin, Linda

  • Peer Coaching Program meetings and workshops, September 1986 June 2001
  • "Professors as Peak Performers", April, 1992
  • "Collaboration: Co-authoring, Co-presenting, Coaching", Association of Research Scholars, April 1992
  • "Outcome Mapping", March, 1993. April 1997, April 1998
  • "Overview of Peer Coaching", May, 1993
  • "Cognitive Coaching for Improved Teaching", Association of Research Scholars, October, 1994
  • "Formative Self- Evaluation", March, 1995
  • "South Africa 1995: Mining the Riches of the Fulbright Summer Seminar"
    Association of Research Scholars, November, 1995
  • "Overview of Peer Coaching", California State University, Chico, January, 1992; American River College, Sacramento, January, 1993
  • "Professors as Peak Performers" Lilly Conference West, Lake Arrowhead, CA. March, 1992, American River College, Sacramento, September, 1992
  • "Outcome Mapping" Conference on Critical Thinking, Sonoma State University, August, 1992; American River College, January 1993
  • "Overview of Peer Coaching", "Teachers as Collaborators", CSU Teacher/Scholar Program, San Francisco, 1993.
  • "Teaching as Therapy". Conference on Critical Thinking, Sonoma State University,
    August,1993: Lilly Conference West, Lake Arrowhead, CA. March, 1994
  • "Cognitive Coaching for Improved Teaching and Consulting", Speech Communication Association Conference, New Orleans, November, 1994
  • "Twenty Questions Plus Ten" G.I.F.T.S. (Great Ideas for Teaching Speech) Panel, Western Speech Communication Association Conference, Portland, February, 1995
  • "Formative Self Evaluation", Conference on Peer Evaluation, Chancellor's Office. CSU. Long Beach. April, 1995
  • "The Peer Coaching Program at CSUS" offered through the Fund for Instructional Improvement Grant at Sierra College, conducted in Pasadena, California, April, 1997; Sierra College, August, 1997

Nwosu, Peter

PETER NWOSU, communication studies, facilitated a conversation on “Diversity and the Criminal Justice System” at the Sacramento District Attorney’s Citizens Academy
in October. November 18 – 24, 2002

Dave Zuckerman, Communication Studies, presented the following papers and panel responses at the annual convention of the Western States Communication Association in February: “Politics as usual?; Communication Studies Faculty as Change Agents on Campus,” “Journalism's Role in the Contemporary world” and “Cultural Values, Adaptation, and Conflict.” In addition, he served as panel chair for the following panels: “Producing Health and Healing in Social Interaction” and “Third Spaces in Masculine Spaces: An Examination of Janet Jackson's 2004 Super Bowl Halftime Performance.” Zuckerman was also asked to be on the editorial board of the Jean Gebser Annual, to be published later this year by Hampton Press. Posted week of May 2, 2005, People in the News.