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James A. Baumann
Communication Department
Saint Ambrose University
518 West Locust Street
Davenport, IA 52803-2829
United States of America
Office: 563-333-6048
E-Mail: BaumannJamesA@sau.edu
CURRICULUM VITAE
EDUCATION:
Doctor of Philosophy, Communication Studies, 2009,
Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio.
Dissertation title: “Why do I have to switch to DTV? An Analysis of Public Interest in
the Digital Television Transition.”
Completed Preliminary Exams: October 2007
Defended Dissertation Proposal: April 2008
Defended Dissertation: May 2009
GPA: 4.0/4.0
Master of Arts, Communication Studies, 2002,
Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana.
Thesis title: “Communication Apprehension and Communication Technology: A
Quantitative Study.”
GPA: 3.95/4.0
Bachelor of Arts, Computer/Information Science and Speech Communication, 2000,
University of Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.
GPA: 3.38/4.0
RELATED EXPERIENCE:
August 2008-Present: Assistant Professor of Communication
Communication Department, Saint Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa
Responsible for instructing four courses during the fall and spring semesters, assisting in
the department’s five year program review, providing instructional support to students
who have questions concerning department courses or the University’s curriculum,
developing/selecting course materials, supervising work-study students, advising

students, serving in a leadership position with regard to departmental hiring, and serving
on academic committees. Currently teaching four courses in the Communication
Department: Communication 129, Communication 132, Communication 228, and
Communication 353.
August 2005-May 2006; August 2007-May 2008: Graduate Teacher (GTA)
School of Communication Studies, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green,
Ohio.
Responsible for instructing one section of Interpersonal Communication 102: “Speech
Communication” during the fall and spring semesters, developing course materials, such
as instructional outlines and in-class projects, providing instructional support to students
who have questions regarding the course, and calculating and submitting both midterm
and final grades. Taught a total of four sections of Interpersonal Communication 102 at
Bowling Green State University.
August 2005-May 2006; August 2007-May 2008: Research Assistant (RA)
School of Communication Studies, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green,
Ohio.
Responsible for the acquisition of research materials for faculty members, collaborating
on research studies, reviewing manuscripts for conference submission, providing
classroom instructional assistance when necessary, and providing suggestions concerning
the selection of course materials.
August 2006-May 2007: Forensics Graduate Assistant (GA)
School of Communication Studies, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green,
Ohio
Responsible for assisting in the development of speeches for the forensics team,
providing weekly coaching appointments to team members, offering constructive
feedback to students in the enhancement of speech delivery, and judging selected
forensics tournaments throughout the academic year.
August 2004-December 2004: Instructor
Department of Communication, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana.
Responsible for instructing one section of Communication 101: “Introduction to Speech
Communication” during the fall semester, developing course materials, such as
instructional outlines, in-class projects, and exams, providing instructional support to
students who had questions regarding the course, and calculating and submitting both
midterm and final grades. Taught the evening section of Communication 101, during the
Fall 2004 semester.

August 2000-May 2002: Graduate Teacher (GTA)
Department of Communication, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana.
Responsible for instructing two sections of Communication 101: “Introduction to Speech
Communication” during the fall and spring semesters, developing course materials, such
as instructional outlines, in-class projects, and exams, providing instructional support to
students who had questions regarding the course, and calculating and submitting both
midterm and final grades. Taught a total of eight sections of Communication 101 while
attending Indiana State University.
EMPLOYMENT:
November 2003-November 2004: Programmer 2
The Columbia House Company, Terre Haute, Indiana.
Responsible for updating, testing, and maintaining Group 1’s MailStream Plus, Canadian
Code-1 Plus, Canadian SortStream Plus, and Pitney-Bowes Finalist addressing software
packages for MVS, completing USPS CASS Certification forms, and diagnosing and
repairing batch processing jobs that do not complete successfully.
August 2002-November 2003: Programmer
A.Y. McDonald Manufacturing Company, Dubuque, Iowa.
Responsible for updating, creating, and maintaining both batch and CICS programs
located on the mainframe, verifying the completion of both morning and afternoon batch
processing jobs, distributing both morning and afternoon reports to appropriate
individuals throughout the company, and diagnosing and repairing jobs that do not
complete successfully.
May 2001-August 2001: Information Technology Intern
Carlisle Communications, Ltd., Dubuque, Iowa.
Responsible for transferring and verifying the location of data from compact disc
archives to hard disk drives, updating and maintaining an archive database utilizing
FileMaker Pro 5.5, creating both a departmental and company-wide information
technology expense report, and completing daily information technology batches
requested by departments throughout the organization.
February 1998-May 2000: Systems Support Intern
John Deere Dubuque Works/Staff Management, Inc., Dubuque, Iowa.

Responsible for providing help desk support to computer users throughout the facility,
performing nightly batch processing operations of the Host and Tandem systems,
tabulating the number of calls received weekly, monthly, and yearly utilizing Microsoft
Excel 97, and updating and maintaining a support personnel database utilizing Microsoft
Access 97.
June 1997-February 1998: Systems Intern
Dutrac Community Credit Union, Dubuque, Iowa.
Responsible for performing nightly operations of the Windows NT and Alpha/Open VMS
servers, running daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, and troubleshooting
problems along the network.
COURSES TAUGHT:
COMM 101, Speech Communication: Hybrid Survey Course.
IPC 102, Introduction to Speech Communication: Hybrid Survey Course.
COMM 129, Principles of Public Speaking, Introductive Public Speaking Course.
COMM 132, Survey of Human Communication: Hybrid Survey Course.
COMM 228, Argumentation and Advocacy, Introductive Argumentation Course.
COMM 353, Public Relations Cases and Research: Public Relations Research Course.
AWARDS:
22nd Annual St. Ambrose University Faculty and Academic Staff Recognition Reception, 2009.
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, 2007-Present.
Cambridge Who’s Who of Executives and Professionals, 2007-2008.
Bowling Green State University Graduate Scholarship and Assistantship, Fall 2005, 2006, 2007,
Spring 2006, 2007, 2008.
Indiana State University Graduate Scholarship and Assistantship, Fall 2000, 2001, Spring 2001,
2002.
Dean’s List, Fall 1999, Spring 1999, 2000.
Elizabeth M. and Gene O. Cameron Speech Communication Award, 1999.
Computer Plus Award, 1998.
REFEREED CONFERENCE SUBMISSIONS:

Baumann, J. A. (2010, November). Why do I have to switch to DTV? Key issues affecting the
public during the digital television transition. Paper presented at the National
Communication Association Annual Convention, San Francisco, CA.
Baumann, J. A., & Kavathe, R. S. (2008, November). The future of digital television: A
comparative case study analysis. Paper presented at the National Communication
Association Annual Convention, San Diego, CA.
Baumann, J. A. (2008, November). From corn to computers: Diffusion of innovations. Paper
presented at the National Communication Association Annual Convention, San Diego,
CA.
Baumann, J. A. (2008, November). Participant in the panel: Adjunct faculty from multiple
perspectives: Covering classes at bargain prices. Panel presented at the National
Communication Association Annual Convention, San Diego, CA.
Boyd-Barrett, O., Herrera, D., & Baumann, J. A. (2009, May). The diachronic in media
representation: Hollywood and the CIA. Paper presented at the International
Communication Association Pre-Conference, Chicago, IL.
Boyd-Barrett, O., Baumann, J. A., & Herrera, D. (2008, September). Hollywood and the CIA:
Five decades of representation and framing. Panel presented at Conference on Media,
War, and Conflict Resolution, Bowling Green, OH.
NON-REFEREED CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS:
School of Communication Studies Graduate Student Conference, Bowling Green State
University, October 2006.
Graduate/Undergraduate Research Showcase, Indiana State University, April 2002.
SERVICE:
Professional:
Reviewer for Global Communication and Social Change Division, International Communication
Association, 2007.
Panel Respondent for Mass Communication Division, National Communication Association,
2007.
Department/School:

Member of the Board of Studies, Fall 2010-Present.
Member of the Academic Calendar Committee, Spring 2010-Present.
Participant in the St. Ambrose University Leadership Experience, 2009-2010.
Member of the Emerging Media Research Cluster, Spring 2007, Fall 2007.
Member of the Bowling Green Graduate Communication Association, 2005-2007.
Springboard Coach/Mentor, Bowling Green State University, Spring 2006.
Great Lakes Interscholastic Press Association (GLIPA) Conference, 2005-2006.
Community:
National Weather Service Storm Spotter, Spring 2010-Present.
RESEARCH INTERESTS:
Emerging Media Technology
Brand Recognition
Political Economy of Communication
Diffusion of Innovations
Impression Management
International Security and Media
CURRENT RESEARCH:
Baumann, J. A. (In progress.). Working title: Impression management and brand recognition: A
research proposal.
PUBLICATIONS:
Published Materials:
Baumann, J. A. (2006). An excellent text for the novice and experienced CMC student. [Review
of the book Computer mediated communication: Social interaction and the Internet]. The
Review of Communication, 6(1-2), 156-157.
Baumann, J. A. (2009). Why do I have to switch to DTV? An analysis of public interest in the
digital television transition (Doctoral dissertation). Retrieved from http://
www.ohiolink.edu/etd/
Boyd-Barrett, O., Herrerra, D., & Baumann, J. A. (2011). Hollywood and the CIA: Cinema,
defense, and subversion. London, United Kingdom: Routledge.
Unpublished Materials:

Baumann, J. A. (2002). Communication apprehension and communication technology: A
quantitative study (Unpublished master’s thesis). Indiana State University, Terre Haute.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
National Communication Association
Central States Communication Association
FORENSICS TOURNAMENTS JUDGED:
2007 Falcon Forensics Classic, Bowling Green State University
2007 Ohio Novice & Varsity State Tournaments
2007 Butler Bulldog Battle, Butler University
2006 Wayne State University Swing Tournament, Wayne State University
2006 Akron A.K. Rowdy Tournament, University of Akron