eastern communication association

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EASTERN COMMUNICATION ASSOCIATION
103rd ANNUAL CONVENTION
APRIL 26 - APRIL 29, 2012
CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS

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ECA Officers Eastern Communication Association
Eastern Communication Association Officers and Staff
President Immediate Past President
Cindy Lont Janie Harden Fritz
George Mason University Duquesne University
First Vice President First Vice President
Nancy J. Willets Danette Ifert Johnson
Cape Cod Community College Ithaca College
Executive Director Director of Member Services
Ronald C. Arnett Kathie Cesa, CAE
Duquesne University KOC Member Services
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103rd Annual Convention: Transitions Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Welcome from the First Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Distinguished Welcomes
Governor Deval Patrick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Boston Mayor Thomas Menino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Cambridge Mayor Henrietta Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
General Convention Information
Convention Policy Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Registration/Exhibit Area Locations and Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Hotel Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Primary and Associate Planners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Interest Group Planners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Paper/Program Selection Committee Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Major Sponsors, Advertisers, and Exhibitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Abbreviated Programming and Events
ECA Business Meetings At-a-Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Events of General Convention Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Short Courses At-a-Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
First Vice President Sponsored Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
2012 Convention Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
2013 Call for Papers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
ECA History
Presidents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Second Vice Presidents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Secretaries/Treasurers/Executive Directors/Journal Editors . . . . . . . . 138
Association Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Distinguished Research Fellows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Distinguished Teaching Fellows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Committee of Scholars: 1980-2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Life Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Convention Sites: 1959-2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Index of ECA 2012 Advertisers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Index of ECA 2012 Participants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
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Welcome Eastern Communication Association
Welcome to Cambridge and the 103rd Annual
Eastern Communication Association Convention
After months and months of planning, thousands of email, text messages, and voice mail messages, countless hours of phone
conversations and more than a few sleepless nights…we have arrived!
When I first chose the convention theme of Transitions, I did so because the theme spoke to me personally and professionally. And
when I thought of the world around us--politically, environmentally, economically--all I could see were transitions. What better
way to work towards an understanding of life’s important moments than to embrace them and examine them? That is what I wish
for you with this year’s convention, the opportunity to ponder how our discipline contributes to the dialogue of Transitions at home
and across the globe. Who better than communication scholars and professionals to explore the processes and consequences of
communication as they apply to human life and relationships?
Your colleagues have created an amazing set of programs for you this year. There are close to two hundred programs to choose
from, over eight hundred presenters, twenty-seven graduate and undergraduate posters, twelve short courses, and an array of
business meetings, coffee hours, and receptions from which you can benefit. I encourage you to take full advantage of all that is
here for you! Working with the twenty-four interest group planners has been an absolute pleasure. They were creative, organized,
and always professional, many going above and beyond their roles to help with the overall planning. For all that they did in the
creation of this convention, I am most grateful.
President Cindy Lont was never more than an email away with incredible encouragement, information, and a generous willingness
to share invaluable experience and insights. Executive Director Ron Arnett, Past-President Janie Fritz, and Rita McCaffrey, Doug
Marshall, and David DeIuliis from Duquesne University were all immensely supportive and helpful. Kathie Cesa is the quintes-
sential professional. I don’t think there was ever a time when I emailed her and didn’t get a helpful response within minutes, setting
my mind at ease and giving me whatever information was needed on the spot.
When choosing my team, I considered the balance that I needed to get the work done as well as to keep me sane. I chose my Second
Vice Presidents, Tobi Mackler and Rita Rosenthal, for their steadfast dedication. As we headed closer and closer to the convention,
their work load increased, but their humor never left them. Susan Ward compiled a roster of compelling short courses, and in an
effort to give attendees complete advanced information, introduced the “short course syllabus” to rave reviews. Trevor Parry-Giles
put together two wonderful sets of graduate poster sessions that I know you will enjoy. Leeanne Bell McManus’ marketing work
was, once again, amazing. In these tough economic times, she managed to creatively and successfully garner extensive financial
support. Anne Mattina remains my favorite foodie. Her compilation of restaurant listings and the wonderful selection of food at
our receptions are sure to provide something for everyone!
This year, we present the second Annual James C. McCroskey and Virginia P. Richmond Undergraduate Scholars Conference.
Susan Jasko’s organization of the review process was most appreciated. Bonnie Jefferson wins the MVP award for this year’s con-
vention, for her invaluable work as an additional organizer for the USC. I can’t imagine how we would have succeeded in putting
together such a wonderful conference for our students without her. You will note those student panels on Friday and Saturday in
your program, and I encourage you to attend as many as you can. Let’s remember to do all we can to encourage and support the
future scholars of our discipline.
My colleagues at Cape Cod Community College have been amazing. Their moral and physical support have served as an invaluable
reminder of the “family” that I belong to here at CCCC. And, I cannot forget my extended family, those friends far and wide who
pitched in and helped just because I asked!
And finally, I give my sincere thanks to the students from Cape Cod Community College, Suffolk University, and Regis College for
all of their efforts on behalf of this 103rd ECA convention. Don’t forget to take a moment to meet and thank them when you see
them around the hotel. They have made this process so very rewarding.
On behalf of the entire planning team, let me thank you for your participation in this year’s convention and extend my warmest
wishes for a wonderfully productive, energizing, and transforming convention!
Nancy J. Willets
First Vice President
April 2012
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Welcome Eastern Communication Association

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Information Eastern Communication Association
CONVENTION POLICY STATEMENTS
The Royal Sonesta is a non-smoking hotel, and hotel staff will enforce this policy diligently.
ECA makes all reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. Although the pre-registration form
inquired about accommodations needs, anyone who requires assistance should notify First Vice-President Nancy
Willets as soon as possible. As an Association, we have a history of making our convention experience a safe and
convenient one for all participants.
By registering for the 2012 ECA Convention, participants agree that they are responsible for providing their own
insurance. They assume responsibility for their own risks in participation and thereby hold harmless ECA, its
Executive Council, and other sponsors of this event.
ECA TECHNOLOGY POLICY(Approved 4/29/07)
All requests for technology must be made by the Interest Group Program Planner at the time of final program
submission (normally, this is around mid-November). Any requests made after that time will not be honored.
Upon receiving those requests, the Convention Planner will review the importance and necessity of the requests,
examining the individual submission and its purpose. Those programs ranked highest by the program planner
that incorporate technology will be given priority. Those with lower ranking will likely not allow technology to be
included in the program.
ECA will not approve requests for the following technology: WiFi, personal computers, laser printers, satellite
links, teleconference equipment, LCD panels, video data projects, and digital versatile/video disc equipment.
Although ECA members may wish to rent this equipment from the hotel at their own expense, those individuals
are responsible for the equipment, including protecting it from damage and theft. Further, ECA is not responsible
for this equipment. Finally, the hotel should not be expected to provide service for, or assistance with, personal
technology that is brought into the hotel.
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