"I took the road less traveled by and that has made all the difference."
Robert Frost

RESUME

Robert S. Littlefield, Ph.D., Professor
Department of Communication
North Dakota State University
Box 5075, University Station
Fargo, North Dakota 58105
Telephone: 701-231-7783;
FAX: 701-231-7784
e-mail: R.Littlefield@ndsu.edu

Academic Preparation

Doctor of Philosophy - University of Minnesota, 1983
Major: Speech Communication and Political Science, Phi Kappa Phi

Master of Arts - North Dakota State University, 1979
Major: Speech; Minor: Drama

Bachelor of Science: Education - Minnesota State University Moorhead, 1974, cum laude
Majors: Rhetoric, Public Address, Theatre, and English

Professional Experience

College and University Level

2007-present Director, Risk+Crisis Communication Project, NDSU
1994-present Professor of Communication, NDSU
1992-1996 Director, Institute for the Study of Cultural Diversity, NDSU
1991-1994 Chair, Department of Communication, NDSU
1990-1992 Interim Dean, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, NDSU
1989-1994 Associate Professor of Speech Communication and Theatre Arts, NDSU
1987-1990 Director of Forensics, NDSU
1986-1987 Managing Director, North Dakota Repertory Theatre, NDSU
1984-1990 Chair, Department of Mass Comm, Speech Comm, and Theatre Arts, NDSU
1983-1989 Assistant Professor of Speech Communication and Theatre Arts, NDSU
1982-1987 Associate Director of Forensics, NDSU
1982-1983 Instructor of Speech and Drama, NDSU
1981-1982 Teaching Associate, Dept of Speech Comm, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
1980-1981 Interim Alumni Director, Minnesota State University Moorhead
1980 Adjunct Instructor, MSUM
1979-1981 Assistant Director of Forensics, NDSU
1979-1981 Lecturer of Speech and Drama, NDSU
1978-1979 Part-time Instructor of Speech Communication, Concordia College, Moorhead, MN
1978-1979 Teaching Assistant in Speech, NDSU

High School Level

1995-2003 Debate Class Instructor (certified) and Dir. of Forensics, Fargo Catholic Schools Network, Fargo, ND
1974-1978 High School Language Arts Teacher and Dir. of Forensics and Fine Arts, Barnesville Public Schools, Barnesville, MN

Leadership and Service Experience at North Dakota State University

Department Level

2005-present Associate Director, Risk+Crisis Communication Project, NDSU
2004-present Communication Building Planning Committee
2003-present Undergraduate Scholarship Awards Committee
2003-present Departmental Mentor for Web Course Development
2002-2003 Graduate Studies Committee
2002-2005 Chair, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee
1998-2000 Director of Summer Programs
1995-1999 Chair, Ph.D. Planning & Development Committee
1995-present Chair, Promotion Tenure Evaluation Committee
1995-2000 Chair, Ph.D. Program Planning Committee
1992-1994 Chair, Assessment Committee
1989-1990 Chair of Merger Committee for Division of Fine Arts
1989 Chair of Realignment Committee for the Communication Department
1985-1989 Chair of North Dakota Repertory Theatre Campus Advisory Committee
1983-1984 Speech Communication Representative on the Departmental Merger
Committee for Mass Communication, Speech Communication, Theatre Arts
1983-present Chair or Member of Faculty Tenure-Track Search Committees in the
Departments of MCSCTA and Communication
1979-present Adviser or co-adviser to ND Delta Chapter of Pi Kappa Delta, NDSU

College of Humanities and Social Science Level

2004-present Promotion Tenure Evaluation Commimttee
2002-2005 Chair and Member of Curriculum Committee
1995-1998 Chair and Member of
1992-1994 Policy & Planning Committee
1991-1992 Women's Studies Committee
1990-1991 Chair of Student Progress Committee; Policy and Planning Committee;
1990-1991 Publisher of Reflections, College of Humanities & Social Sciences newsletter;
Chair of College Development Foundation Advisory Committee
1985-1990 Parliamentarian for College

University Level

2005-2006 President, Phi Kappa Phi
2005 Distance Learning Council
2004-2005 President-Elect, Phi Kappa Phi
2003-present College Representative on the Academic Integrity Committee
1999 Standing Committee on Faculty Rights
1995-1997 New Employee Orientation Trainer: "Diversity on Campus"
1993-1996 Academic Council
1993-1996 International Advisory Committee
1992-1996 Humanities & Social Sciences Representative, University Athletics Committee
1992-1993 H&SS Representative, General Education Committee
1992 Member of NDSU/Boys State Advisory Committee
1991-1992 Co-Facilitator/Planner of Administrative Training Sessions for Department Chairs and Middle Managers at NDSU sponsored by VP-Academic Affairs
Women's Week Committee
1991 Chair of President's Commission on Retention
1990-1991 ROTC Advisory Board
Academic Standards Committee
Academic Council
Administrative Council
University Senate
Search and Screening Committee for Associate Dean for Enrollment Management
Campus Telecommunications Planning Committee
1989-1992 Elected member of Graduate Council
1987-1989 Arts Roundtable Committee
1986-1987 Campus Coordinator of Bicentennial of the US Constitution Contest Planning Committee;
University Ad Hoc Program Review Committee
1984-1987 Faculty Senate
1983-1987 Faculty Honors Day Committee
1982-1985 Faculty Colleague Group on Improving Academic Advising

Awards and Honors

2005 Larry Norton Award for Outstanding Scholarship, Pi Kappa Delta National Forensic Honorary (PKD)
2005 Melvin Jones Fellowship, Lions Clubs International
2005 Fargo Lion of the Year
2004 Ralph E. Carey Award for Distinguished Career Service, National Forensic League (NFL)
2003 Double Diamond Coach Award, NFL
2003 Student Congress Coach of the Year, North Dakota Speech and Theatre Association (NDSTA)
2003 Debate Coach of the Year, NDSTA
2003 Class "A" Speech Coach of the Year, NDSTA
2000 Best New District Chair Award, NFL
2000 Distinguished Service Award, NFL
2000 Debate Coach of the Year, NDSTA
1999 Outstanding Research/Creative Activity Award, College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences, NDSU
1999 John Shields Award for Service to PKD
1999 Distinguished Service Key Award, NFL
1998 Friend of Youth Award, Optimist International Association
1998 Scholar of the Year, NDSTA
1998 Inductee into the Tapestry of Diverse Talents Display, NDSU Memorial Union
1997 Diamond Coach Award, NFL
1997 Teacher of the Year Award, NDSTA
1996 Prospector Award, Fargo-Moorhead Convention and Visitor's Bureau.
1996 Outstanding Service to Cub Scout Pack #632, 1992-1996
1994 Outstanding Service Award, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, NDSU
1992 Heartland Pride Award, Fargo-Moorhead Convention and Visitor's Bureau.
1991 Winner of G.K. Haukebo Heritage Resource Award from the Heritage Education Commission at Moorhead State University for co-editing Elim Lutheran Church: Remembrances and Records.
1990 Outstanding Speech Educator Award (1 of 8 presented nationally), National Federation of High School Activities Associations
1989 Inducted into the NDSTA Hall of Fame
1989 NDSTA Scholar of the Year
1988 Faculty Achievement Award, Burlington Northern Foundation, NDSU
1987 Fargo Lion of the Year Award
1986 Fargo Lions Club Outstanding Service Award
1985-1989 Exemplary Service to PKD Award

Citations

1996 Who's Who in America, 51st Edition
1993 Who's Who in the Midwest, 24th ed.
1984-1986 Outstanding Young Man in America

Professional Research and Publications

Published Articles in Refereed Journals

Littlefield, R. S., & Ball, J. A. (2004, Winter). Factionalism as argumentation: A case study of the indigenous communication practices of Jemez pueblo. Argumentation & Advocacy, 41 (2), 87-101.

Littlefield, R. S. & Larson-Casselton, C. (2004, Summer). Reducing uncertainty for college students making the transition between high school and collegiate individual events competition. The Forensic, 89 (2), 1-14.

Littlefield, R. S., & Venette, S. J. (2004). Perceptions of high school opinion leaders about the role of college debaters in the high school debate community. Argumentation & Advocacy, 40 (4), 259-266.

Littlefield, R. S. & Thweatt, T. S. (2004). The use of cultural agents as data collectors in Bosnian, Roma, Sudanese, and Somali groups. Journal of Intercultural Communication Research, 33 (2), 77-87.

Littlefield, R. S., Egersdorf, R., Saur, B., Stark, G., & Wynia, E. (2001). Identifying outcomes
for oral interpretation events, North Dakota Journal of Speech & Theatre, 14, 45-59.

Littlefield, R. S. (Fall 2001). High school student perceptions of the efficacy of debate participation, Argumentation & Advocacy, 38 (2): 83-97.

Littlefield, R. S. (November 2001). The challenge of communication, Principal Leadership, 2
(3): 52-57.

Littlefield, R. S. (2000). The use of lay judges in forensic competition. The Forensic Educator,
15 (1), 41-45.

Littlefield, R. S. (1999). Outreach programs for high school debate: National applications of the North Dakota model. The Forensic Educator, 14 (1), 17-22.

Hindman, D. B., Littlefield, R. S., Preston, A., & Newmann, D. (1999). Structural pluralism, ethnic pluralism, and North Dakota newspapers. Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly, 76 (2), 250-263.

Littlefield, R. S., Egersdorf, R., Kalka, Y., Pearson, N., Ringdahl, K., Tuchscherer, S., & Wynia, E. (1998). Assessing outcomes for original public speaking events: A pilot study. North Dakota Journal of Speech & Theatre, 11, 4-14.

Hindman, D. B., Littlefield, R. S., Preston, A., & Newmann, D. (1997). Community structural pluralism and North Dakota newspaper coverage of ethnic minority groups. North Dakota Journal of Speech & Theatre, 10 , 16-28.

Littlefield, R. S. & Sarabakhsh, M. (1997). Enhancing multicultural education training for the hospitality management student. Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Education, 9 (2), 53-55.

Littlefield, R. S. & Iverson, J. O. (1996). Limited Current Issue Debate (LCID): A new generation
of policy debate for rural America. The Forensic Educator, 10 (1), 5-10.

Sellnow, D. D. & Littlefield, R. S. (1995). The Speech of Diversity: A tool to integrate cultural diversity into the Basic Course. Basic Communication Course Annual, 8, 185-196.

Littlefield, R. S. (1995). An historical review of public speaking as a component of the language arts curriculum in North Dakota. North Dakota Journal of Speech & Theatre, 8, 28-33.

Littlefield, R. S., Sellnow, T. L., & Meister, M. A . (1994). Controlling speech anxiety: Academic recommendations and forensic applications. National Forensic Journal, 11 (2), 15-28.

Sellnow, T. L., Littlefield, R. S., & Sellnow, D. D. (1994). A national profile of experiential education trends in communication master's degree programs. Journal of the Association for Communication Administration, 2, 68-76.

Littlefield, R. S. (1993). The challenge and opportunity of finding a new administrative role for an ex-Director of Forensics. The Forensic, 78 (4), 23-31.

Littlefield, R. S. (1992). Argument by comparison: The public communication of the Shakers. Journal of Communication and Religion, 15 (2), 117-130.

Littlefield, R. S. & Sellnow, T. L. (1992). Assessing competition and stress: The perceived effect of tournament atmosphere on students and coaches. National Forensic Journal, 10 (1), 1-10.

Littlefield, R. S. (1992). Competition versus education: Are we coaching what we are teaching? North Dakota Journal of Speech & Theatre, 5 (1), 70-84.

Littlefield, R. S. (1992). An assessment of university administrators: Do they value competitive debate and individual events programs? National Forensic Journal, 9 (2), 87-96.

Littlefield, R. S. & Palowski, D. R. (1991). Tournament management via interactive video communication systems: Models and motives. The Forensic, 77 (1), 7-14.
Littlefield, R. S. (1991). Building communication competency in North Dakota schools: A review of existing curricula. North Dakota Journal of Speech & Theatre, 4 (1), 17-23.

Littlefield, R. S. (1991). Who is writing for the Speech Communication Teacher and where are they from? The Speech Communication Teacher, 5 (3), 5.

Littlefield, R. S. (1990). Attendance patterns at national forensic tournaments: Factors influencing school participation. The Forensic, 75 (3), 1-10.

Littlefield, R. S. (1990). Telecommunication systems and forensics in North Dakota. North Dakota Journal of Speech & Theatre, 3 (1), 65-68.

Littlefield, R. S. (1989). Predicting rankings in individual events tournaments: Do the outcomes justify current practices? National Forensic Journal, 7 (1), 21-28.

Littlefield, R. S. (1989). Integrating communication into the curriculum: Back to the basics. North Dakota Journal of Speech & Theatre, 2 (1), 52-54.

Littlefield, R. S. (1989). A survey of attendance preferences for national individual events and debate tournaments: A preliminary report. The Forensic, 75 (1), 14-15.

Littlefield, R. S. (1988/89). The case for debate at the elementary school level. The Forensic Educator, 3 (1), 23-26.

Littlefield, R. S. (1988). Public speaking activities for elementary school teachers. The Communication Teacher, 3 (1), 12-13.

Littlefield, R. S. (1987). An analysis of tabulation procedures used to produce contestants for elimination rounds at national individual events tournaments. Journal of the American Forensic Association, 23 (4), 202-205.

Littlefield, R. S. & Sellnow, T. L. (1987). The use of self-disclosure as a means for reducing stage fright in beginning speakers. Communication Education, 36 (1), 62-64.

Littlefield, R. S. (1986). The use of undergraduates in tournament management: Some ethical considerations. The Forensic, 72 (1), 2-6.

Littlefield, R. S. (1986). A comparison of tabulation methods used by two 1985 national forensic tournaments: Pi Kappa Delta and the AFA-NIET. National Forensic Journal, 4 (1), 35-43.

Lassila, A. L. & Littlefield, R. S. (1985). Minimizing stage fright through impromptu speaking activities. Virginia Journal of Communication, 6, 33-41.

Littlefield, R. S. (1985). The participation course: What is it really for? The Forensic, 70 (3), 69-74.

Petronio, S., Martin, J., & Littlefield, R. (1984). Prerequisite conditions for self-disclosure: A gender issue. Communication Monographs, 51 (3), 268-273.

Littlefield, R. S. (1983). Competitive live discussion: The effective use of nonverbal cues. The Forensic, 69, (2), 14-20.

Littlefield, R. S. (1979). Strategies designed to overcome the control of dominant members in competitive discussion. Speech Association of Minnesota Journal, 6, 1-9.

Books

Sellnow, T. L., & Littlefield, R. S. (Eds.). (2005). Lessons learned in protecting America's food
supply: Case studies in crisis communication. Fargo, ND: Institute for Regional Studies.

Littlefield, R. S. (1998). Voices on the prairie: Brining speech and theatre to North Dakota. Fargo, ND: Institute for Regional Studies.

Littlefield, R., Larson, N., and Mathison, Z. (Eds). (1991). Elim Lutheran Church: Remembrances and records. Fargo, ND: Elim Lutheran Church/Fine Print, Inc.

Book Chapters and Inclusion in Proceedings

Littlefield, R. S. (2005). Jack in the Box: Lessons learned in accepting responsibility. In T. L.
Sellnow & R. S. Littlefield (Eds.), Lessons learned protecting America's food supply: Case
studies in crisis communication (pp. 31-44). Fargo, ND: Institute for Regional Studies

Littlefield, R. S. (1995). Teaching argumentation and debate skills to young children: Bridging theory and practice. In F. H. van Eemeren and R. Grootendorst (Eds.), Reconstruction and Application: Proceedings from the 3rd International Conference on Argumentation (pp. 287-297). Amsterdam: International Centre for the Study of Argumentation.

Littlefield, R. S. (1993). Carter and the media: An analysis of selected strategies used to manage the public communication of the administration. In A. Ugrinsky and H.D. Rosenbaum (Eds.), Jimmy Carter: Keeping Faith (pp. 423-435). NJ: Greenwood Press.

Littlefield, R. S. (1991). Ethics and forensics: A dichotomous appraisal. In S. Roden (Ed.), Commitment to forensic education: The challenge to the Twenty-First century, Proceedings of the Pi Kappa Delta Development Conference, West Long Branch, NJ (pp. 13-19). Conway, AR: University Press.

Littlefield, R. S. (1988). The cultivation of administrative and general support for individual events programs: Some practical suggestions. In L. Schnoor and V. Karns (Eds.), Proceedings of the Developmental Conference on Individual Events: Denver, CO (pp. 73-77). Mankato, MN: University Press.

Littlefield, R. S. & Hanson, C. T. (1986). Evaluating faculty performance: Developing a comprehensive approach. In W. E. Cashin & A. Noma (Eds.), Issues in Higher Education (pp. 281-290). Manhattan, KS: Kansas State University.

Workbooks

Hanson, C. T.; Joraanstad, P. J.; Littlefield, R. S.; & Oberembt, C. L. (1991). The practice of public
speaking: A practical guide for beginning speakers (2nd ed). Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt.

Littlefield, R. S. & Ball, J. A. (1991). Let's work together! Moorhead, MN: KIDSPEAK Publishing.

Littlefield, R. S., Ball, J. A., and Littlefield, K. M. (1991). The teacher's guide to KIDSPEAK.
Moorhead, MN: KIDSPEAK Publishing.

Littlefield, R. S. & Ball, J. A. (1990). Tell me the way it was. Moorhead, MN: KIDSPEAK Publishing.

Littlefield, R. S. & Ball, J. A. (1990). Who am I? Who are they? Moorhead, MN: KIDSPEAK Publishing.

Littlefield, R. S. & Littlefield, K. M. (1990). What's your point? Moorhead, MN: KIDSPEAK Publishing.

Littlefield, R. S. & Littlefield, K. M. (1990). Read to me! Moorhead, MN: KIDSPEAK Publishing.

Littlefield, R. S. & Littlefield, K. M. (1989). Let's debate! Moorhead, MN: KIDSPEAK Publishing.

Littlefield, R. S. & Littlefield, K. M. (1989). Tell me a story! Moorhead, MN: KIDSPEAK Publishing.

Littlefield, R. S. & Littlefield, K. M. (1989). What did you say? Moorhead, MN: KIDSPEAK Publishing.

Littlefield, R. S. & Littlefield, K. M. (1989). Speak up! Moorhead, MN: KIDSPEAK Publishing.

Hanson, C. T.; Joraanstad, P. J.; Littlefield, R. S.; & Oberembt, C. L. (1989). The practice of public
speaking: A practical guide for beginning speakers. Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt.

Reference Materials

Littlefield, R. S. & Fetzik, S. (1992). Cutting and marking literature for oral interpretation.
Kansas City, MO: National Federation of State High School Associations.

Littlefield, R. S. (1987). Guidelines for the judge of oral interpretation. Kansas City, MO: National Federation of State High School Associations.

Littlefield, R. S. (1977). Federal health care costs: A collection of 100 pamphlets with analysis for high school debaters. Barnesville, MN: Library Reference Service.

Littlefield, R. S. (1976). Federal energy policy: A collection of 100 pamphlets with analysis for high school debaters. Barnesville, MN: Library Reference Service.

External Grants and Contracts Support

2005 Department of Homeland Security, $48,000 "Message Testing with Under-represented Populations" (project director for PI Timothy Sellnow).

1996 North Dakota Speech and Theatre Association, $500: "Limited Current Issue Debate Project, Renewed" (with Joel Iverson).

1996 Campus Outreach Project, Office of the President, "5,000: "'Let's Talk': Community Dialogues on Diversity and Democracy."

1995 North Dakota Speech and Theatre Association, $300: "Limited Current Issue Debate Project."

1995 PEW Charitable Trust Foundation's Community Diversity Project, $9,075: "Media Relations Project."

1994 U.S. West Foundation, $125,000: "Using Technology to Educate Rural Teachers on Issues of Diversity in a Multiethnic/Multicultural Society"

1994 Association of American Colleges and Universities, $4,500: "Campus Leadership and American Pluralism."

1994 Association of American Colleges and Universities, $4,500: "American Commitments Diversity Initiative," (with colleagues in Humanities & Social Sciences, NDSU).

1993 U.S. West Foundation, $25,000: "Planning Grant: Using Technology to Educate Rural Teachers on Issues of Diversity in a Multiethnic/Multicultural Society"

1991 North Dakota Council for the Arts, $11,000: "Shaker Collection" for NDSU Women's Week

1991 Association of American Colleges, $4,500: "'Making of the Modern World and Global Interdependence': Two Courses to Enhance the General Educationof NDSU Students," (with L. Peterson and H. McCaul).

1990 U.S. Department of Education, $36,574: "Teaching Kids to Speak: A Program to Enhance Oral Literacy."

1988 VFW, Fargo, $1,000: North Dakota Repertory Theatre.

1986 Burlington Northern Foundation, $2,500: North Dakota Repertory Theatre.

1986 Alex Stern Family Foundation, $2,500: North Dakota Repertory Theatre.

1985 Clearinghouse Banks, Fargo, ND, $1,500: North Dakota Repertory Theatre.

1985 Alex Stern Family Foundation, $2,500: North Dakota Repertory Theatre.

1985 AT&T Foundation, $1,000: North Dakota Repertory Theatre.

1985 Northwestern Bell, $1,000: North Dakota Repertory Theatre.

1984 Dayton Hudson Corporation, $2,500: North Dakota Repertory Theatre.

1984 Alex Stern Family Foundation, $2,500: North Dakota Repertory Theatre.

Internal Grant Support

1994 Faculty Contingency Funds, $400: International Travel Supplement to Support Presentation of Refereed Paper at 3rd International Conference on Argumentation 1994 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

1993 NDSU Planning, Priorities, and Resources Committee, $15,000: "Integrating Campus Weeks of Awareness into the Curriculum."

1992 Faculty Development Institute, $1,507: "'Native American Culture: Turtle Mountain': A Course to Promote the Understanding of Native American Culture."

1990-91 Faculty Development Institute, $4,000: "Faculty Exchange Between North Dakota State University and Native American Institutions: A Pilot Project," (with J. Strandness).

1990 Research Council Contingency Fund, $1,500: "Promoting Awareness of Human Diversity through Public Programs in the Humanities," (with T. Kloberdanz).

1988 Faculty Development Institute, $1,000: Developmental Leave Supplement to Study at Shaker Museum in New York and Jimmy Carter Library in Georgia.

1985 Research Council Grant-in-Aid, $1,000: "The Effect of Interpersonal Communication Skills Training on Physician Satisfaction."

1985 Faculty Development Institute, $1,500: "Predicting Communication Competence of Teacher Candidates."

1985 Faculty Development Institute, $400: "Departmental Evaluation of Faculty."

1983 Faculty Development Institute, $2,775: "Improving Oral Communication Skills in the Classroom."

Professional Development Activities

2003 Peer Teaching Mentor Program, NDSU

1996 Ford Foundation Campus Diversity Initiative Conference, "Diversity Education and the Public Good," Seattle, WA

1995 WICHE Resource Team Consultant for Ford Foundation Project

1995 Association of American Colleges & Universities' Diversity Conference, Ford Foundation Philadelphia, PA

1994 Ford Foundation Working Conference on Diversity in Higher Education, Tucson, AZ.

1993 The Tomas Rivera Center: A National Institute for Policy Studies on Latino Education. Washington, D.C.

1993 American Council on Education Conference, "Educating One Third of a Nation: Making Our Reality Match Our Rhetoric." Houston, TX

1993 Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education, "Institute on Diversity." Bismarck, ND

1993 Association of Communication Administrators 21st Annual Presidential Seminar, "Internationalizing the Communication Discipline." Miami, FL

1993 Pi Kappa Delta Professional Development Conference, Tacoma, WA
1992 American Council on Education, "Enhancing Departmental Leadership: The Role of the Chairperson." Boulder, CO

1992 Program Review Consultant, Southwest State (MN) University Deparatment of Speech and Theatre

1991 Association of American Colleges, "Engaging Cultural Legacies." Washington, D.C.

1991 PKD Professional Development Conference, Eatontown, NJ

1990 Eighth Presidential Conference, "JIMMY CARTER: Keeping Faith." Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY

1989 PKD Professional Development Conference, St. Louis, MO

1986 Center for Faculty Evaluation and Development and National Issues in Higher Education, "Faculty Evaluation and Development: Lessons Learned." Manhattan, KS

Professional Service

Professional Association Memberships

National Communication Association (formerly Speech Communication Association), 1996-present
Speech Communication Association, 1981-1996
International Communication Association, 2004-present
American Forensic Association, 1979- (Life Member)
Pi Kappa Delta National Honorary Fraternity, 1971- (Life Member),
North Dakota Speech and Theatre Association, 1985- (Life Member),
National Forensic Association, 1983-
Central States Communication Association, 1986- (Life Member)
National Federation Interscholastic Speech and Debate Association, 1995-

Offices and Designated Responsibilities in Professional Associations

2003-present States Advisory Council of the National Communication Association
Chair, Chair-Elect and Convention Planner

1996-2005 National Forensic League
Chair, North Dakota RoughRider District Committee, 1999-2005
Developer of National Junior Forensic League initiative, 1995
Chair of NJFL National Steering Committee, 1995-1996
NFL National Tournament Staff, 1996-present

1985-present North Dakota Speech and Theatre Association
Journal Co-Editor, 2003-present
Historian, 1988-2003
Immediate Past President, 1987-88
President, 1985-87
Convention Planner, 1985 & 1986
Editorial Board for ND Journal of Speech and Theatre,1997-2003

1997-1999 North Dakota Office of Public Instruction
Representative for Higher Education, Large Scale Assessment of Oral Communication Project, 1997-98
Listening Assessment Project, 1998-99

1980-1999 Pi Kappa Delta National Forensic Honorary Fraternity
National Secretary-Treasurer, 1993-1999
National President, 1991-93
Member of National Endowment Fund Board of Directors, 1991-1999 President-Elect, 1989-91
Primary Planner, PKD National Developmental Conference, 1988-89 Primary Planner for PKD to National Speech Communication Association
Conventions, 1988 & 1989
National Province Coordinator, 1987-89
National Council Member and Tournament Director, 1983-87
National Tab Room Staff Member for PKD National Tournaments, 1981 & 83
Secretary-Treasurer of Sioux Province, 1980-81

1980-2003 North Dakota Leadership Activity and Service
Founder and Executive Secretary, Valley Forensic League, 1983-90
State Planner and Coordinator, Speech Clinics for High School Teachers
and Students in North Dakota, 1980-2003
Co-Founder and Coordinator, Summer Speech and Debate Camp for High
School Students and Teachers in ND and MN, 1980-89

1979-present National Forensic Leadership Activity
Member of National Council of Forensic Organizations, 1989-93
Secretary of the American Forensic Association, 1990-92
National Tab Room Staff Member for AFA NIET, 1984
Secretary-Treasurer, National Council of Forensic Organizations, 1984-87
Executive Advisory Committee Member, Interstate Oratorical Association,
1982-84
Evaluator of textbooks for several national publishing companies, 1979-2005

Public Community Service

1993-2003 Volunteer Speech and Debate Coach, Fargo Catholic Schools Network
1992-1996 Den Leader and Awards Chairperson, Cub Scout Pack 632, Moorhead
1992 Presenter of several public lectures on Shaker culture for Communiversity
1989-1993 Consultant for the Fargo-Moorhead Family YMCA on youth development
for Native American children
1984-present Fargo Lions Club
President, 2005-2006
President-Elect, 2004-2005
District 5NE Chair of SightFirst Committee, 1994-1995
Chair, SightFirst Campaign, Fargo Lions Club, 1992-1993
Past President, 1991-92
President, 1990-91 [received "Club of the Year Award" for District 5NE
and International Cooperation and Leadership Recognition]
First Vice President, 1989-90
Second Vice President, 1988-89
1979-present Workshop or seminar leader on communication-related subjects for the
NDSU Division of Continuing Studies
1974-present Adjudicator at over 200 individual events tournaments (invitationals,
district, region, state, and national qualifying events)
Adjudicator at over 100 debate tournaments (invitationals, region, state,
and national qualifying events)
1974-present Manager of over 150 speech and/or debate tournaments

Economic Development Activities

1996-present Host of numerous forensic tournaments bringing hundreds of high school students and coaches to Fargo annually. (Hospitality industry benefits from lodging and meals, plus transportation.)

1995-1999 Coordinator of Bid to Host the Pi Kappa Delta National Convention and Tournament in March, 1999. (1,000 contestants and coaches came to Fargo for one week)

1988-1992 Chair, Local Host Committee for the National Forensic League's High School Speech and Debate National Tournament, June 14-20, 1992, Fargo, ND. (3,000 contestants and coaches to Fargo, economic impact cited by FM-CVB at $3 million)

1987-1989 Chair, Local Host Committee for the American Forensic Association's National Individual Events Tournament, April 7-10, 1989, Fargo, ND. (700 contestants and coaches to Fargo)

1984 Manager of North Dakota Intercollegiate Speech League Tournaments, Fargo, ND

1984-1989 Manager of Region 2 Speech Contests for North Dakota High School Activities Association, Fargo, ND.

1984-1986;
1988-1991 Manager of North Dakota High School Activities Association's State Policy and Lincoln Douglas Debate Tournaments, Fargo, ND.

1979-1990;
1993-present Founder and Tournament Director, NDSU High School Speech and Debate Invitational, Fargo, ND.

Papers Presented at Professional Meetings

70+ papers selected through referee process for presentation at conferences (including 3rd International Conference on Argumentation in The Netherlands, National Speech Communication Association, Eastern Communication Association, Central States Communication Association, Minnesota Leadership Educators Conference, Hofstra University Eighth Presidential Conference, North Dakota Speech and Theatre Association, 16th Regional Plains Conference of the International Reading Association, Southern States Communication Association, and Fifth Annual Conference on Communication, Language, and Gender)

80+ invited papers/presentations at conferences/workshops/programs (including National Speech Communication Association, NDSU YMCA BrownBag Seminars, North Dakota Speech and Theatre Association, ND Multicultural Association, NDSU Diversity Weeks, FM Communiversity, Red River Valley Student Communication Conferences, NDUS Issues in Education Workshop, Faculty Development Institute, South Dakota Speech Communication Association, North Dakota Education Association)

Instructional Experience and Graduate Advising

Courses taught at a College/University

Concordia College, 1978-1979

DISC 109: Discourse

University of Minnesota, 1981-1982

COMM 100: Public Speaking

North Dakota State University, 1983-present

Undergraduate

Graduate

Graduate Advising (serving as Committee Chair)

Degree Date Advisee
1983 James Brey, M.A., Chair
1984 Pamela Joraanstad, M.A., Chair
1984 Heidi Lieder, M.A., Chair
1985 Amy Lassila, M.A., Chair
1985 John D'Arginio, M.S., Chair
1985 Fred Sternhagen, M.S., Chair
1985 Cordell Hanson, M.A., Chair
1985 Carol Lindberg, M.A., Chair
1986 Todd Rasumson, M.A., Chair
1986 Jacqueline Cox, M.A., Chair
1987 Brian Crane, M.S., Chair
1987 Donna Stack, M.A., Chair
1988 Theresa Krier, M.A., Chair
1989 Lavonne Wahl, M.A., Chair
1989 Daniel Pullen, M.A., Chair
1989 Merrie Sue Holtan, M.A., Chair
1990 Kristi Paulson, M.A., Chair
1990 Brian Beeke, M.A., Chair
1990 Margaret Derksen, M.A., Chair
1991 Diane Levin, M.A., Chair
1993 Carol Hart, M.A., Chair
1993 Lisa Flesjer-Seekins, M.A., Chair
1994 Sandra Alvasta, M.S., Chair
1994 Lori Liebl, M.A., Chair
1995 Julie Austin, M.A., Chair
1995 Patricia Venette, M.S., Chair
1995 Mary Sherman, M.A., Chair
1995 Nancy Lill, M.A., Chair
1996 Kim Kozicki, M.A., Chair
1996 Diane Frandson, M.A., Chair
1997 David Wahlberg, M.S., Chair
1997 Dennis Neumann, M.S., Chair
1997 Kelly Larson, M.A., Chair
1997 Bonnie Smith, M.A., Chair
1997 Constance Nelson, M.S., Chair
1998 Pamela Zaug, M.A., Chair
1998 Bonnie Cooper, M.S., Chair
1999 Roberta Egersdorf, M.A., Chair
1999 Leah Heide, M.A., Chair
1999 Janice Krefting, M.A., Chair
2001 Benita Saur, M.A., Chair
2003 Frank Anderson, M.A., Chair
2004 Gayle Hyde, M.A., Chair
2004 Kathy Coyle, Ph.D., Chair
2005 Tatyana Thweat, Ph.D., Chair
2005 Jody Mattern, Ph.D., Chair
Cindy Larson-Casselton, Ph.D., Chair
Dan McRoberts, Ph.D., Chair
Kerri Spiering, Ph.D., Chair
Janet Kruckenburg, M.A., Chair
Andrea Quenette, M.A., Chair
Sucheta Bhattacharya, M.A., Co-Chair
Lori DeWitt, Ph.D., Chair
Jean Ostrom-Blonigan, Ph.D., Chair

March 2006

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