Stander Symposium abstract book - University of Dayton

11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Sexual Assault on College Campus
Presenter(s): Kristen R Ashley, Katherine A Braunscheidel, Megan A Collins, Alexandria L Digby, Amy E Fox,
Allison M Herbe, Emily F Hoelter, Ellen A Mack, Eleanor W Mccormick, Jack C Pearson, Travis D Pescatrice,
Kelly N Plazibat, Justin A Woods
Advisor(s): Annette M Taylor
Communication - Course Project, 12_SP_CMM_330_05
This project includes stories, fact sheets and announcements designed to educate students about the problem and effects of sexual assaults that
occur on college campuses. This work also includes information about the many resources available at the University of Dayton to help victims
and their loved ones. The materials are being used to promote activities being held at UD during April, which is Sexual Assault Awareness month.
Who Is a Journalist?
Presenter(s): Anna L Godby
Advisor(s): Annette M Taylor
Communication - Course Project, 12_SP_CMM_432_01
Anyone can become a “publisher” by developing a website. Anyone can report news and information online. Identifying anyone as a journalist if
he/she has a website has legal implications. In libel law, the press is given some protection because of “a profound national commitment to the
principle that debate on public issues should be uninhibited, robust and wide-open,” as Justice Brennan wrote. How courts define “journalist” will
determine when the “fault” element in libel cases is applied and, thus, providing the press some leeway in order to preserve First Amendment
values.
Business Communication at ArtStreet Cafe
Presenter(s): Lauren E Hennessy, Bryan P Misencik, Elizabeth A Rose, Harry E Sullivan IV
Advisor(s): Amanda J Wright Cron
English - Course Project, 12_SP_ENG_372_01
In the present business world, communication can be difficult due to continuous changes of employees in the work place. This study explores the
communication practices for the professional setting that occurs at ArtStreet. In particular, the focus is on the Rhetoric between employees and
how it affects day-to-day operations. Research results should stress the importance of professional communication application throughout all
levels of a business. Methods used within this study include observations, direct interviews, and analysis of documents. Observation will occur
throughout a two-week period for a total of 32-hours. Those observed include four employees of ArtStreet Cafe along with two of the managers
for the facility. Observation of the physical characteristic of the facility will be recorded as well, along with informal, face-to-face interaction
with open-ended interview questions. Documents collected from the business include flyers, promotions, memos and financial information.
This method results in more detailed feed-back and personal opinions to be applied for analysis. Our study uses qualitative data to support our
argument. This data will be gathered from a blend of our research methods. Analyses of results hope to support the argument of the importance
of effective communication in an organization. Professional rhetoric will help to aid in successful communication and improve financial stability.
In particular, the results can aid in the immersion of new employees into the company. From this research we hope to conclude the importance of
effective communication within ArtStreet. The results will be of significance to anyone currently in a professional setting or those planning to enter
one in the future. Proposal of new rhetoric techniques should be applied to the hiring of new employees to the facility.
Communication Tactics in Information Technology
Presenter(s): Brandy M Brown, Kyle D Speicher
Advisor(s): Amanda J Wright Cron
English - Course Project, 12_SP_ENG_372_01
Over the past thirty years, research on communication practices in professional organizations has significantly increased. This project will add to
the discussion by focusing on the communication patterns in a technology driven organization. Communication procedures at the University of
Dayton’s Flyer Enterprise IT department have been observed. As communication practices stand now, the IT department employees rely heavily
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