Wednesday November 15, 2006 - National Communication ...

20116 8:00 am to 9:15 am Marriott Riverwalk Second Level Salon FSponsor: Public Relations DivisionChair: Reno Unger, Kutztown UniversityParticipants:Holly Pieper, Mansfield UniversityElizabeth Desnoyers-Colas, Armstrong Atlantic State UniversityKathy Menzie, Washburn UniversityIDEAS FOR TEACHING THE BASIC COURSE IN PUBLIC RELATIONS.Four experienced teachers of the basic Introduction to Public Relations course share some of the techniques that increase engagement andinterest as well as enrich the learning experience. Methods include interviews with professionals in the field, followed by presentations to theclass; addressing mythical campus crisis with news releases, blogs, etc., which are then evaluated by professionals; a friendly classroomcompetition in which groups pitch their solutions to a posed problem to their classmates, and in-class press conference based on real-worldevents.20118 8:00 am to 9:15 am Marriott Riverwalk Second Level TravisPRESIDENTIAL RHETORIC IN THE AGE OF TELEVISION.Sponsor: Public Address DivisionChair: Tracey Quigley, University of San DiegoRespondent:Martin Carcasson, Colorado State University"Failing the Family Assistance Plan: Nixon's Rhetorical Attempt at Converting Valued Vision into Passed Policy." Jeffrey Drury, University ofWisconsin, Madison"At What Cost Sacrifice?: A Return to Carter's Malaise." Timothy Barouch, Northwestern University"Advancing the 'Global Campaign for Democracy:' Reagan's Rhetoric of Public Diplomacy Surrounding the 1987 Washington Summit."Buddy Howell, Purdue University"Staying the Course as World Leader in a Post-Cold War World: Bill Clinton and the Use of Historical Metaphors." Jason Edwards,Bridgewater State College20119 8:00 am to 9:15 am Marriott Riverwalk Second Level ValeroSponsor: NCA Publications BoardNCA PUBLICATIONS BOARD BUSINESS MEETING.20124 8:00 am to 10:45 am Convention Center Street Level Room 101 AMORE THAN SITE: DEVELOPING AND MAINTAINING THE ESSENTIALS OF A COMMUNICATION CENTER AS CENTERPIECE OF CONNECTION ANDACTION.Sponsor: Short CoursesParticipants:Linda Hobgood, University of RichmondKyle Love, Columbia CollegeMarlene Preston, Virginia TechMary Von Till, San Jose State UniversityEunkyong Yook, University of Mary Washington20125 8:00 am to 10:45 am Convention Center Street Level Room 101 BSponsor: Short CoursesParticipants:Candice Thomas-Maddox, Ohio University, LancasterRussell Lowery-Hart, West Texas A&M UniversityABC'S OF SERVICE LEARNING: TAKING ACTION AND BUILDING CONNECTIONS.20126 8:00 am to 9:15 am Convention Center Street Level Room 102 A