Sheryl-Anne (S-A) WELCH, Ph.D.
Curriculum Vitae Spring 2021
Office:
University of Wisconsin – Whitewater USA
Department of Communication, Heide Hall 422
Whitewater, Wisconsin 53190-1790
PHONE: (262) 472-5722
E-MAIL: welchs@uww.edu
EDUCATION:
Ph.D. 1996 Communication Studies, Kent State University. USA
Dissertation: Towards accomplishing competence: An interactional model. Rebecca Rubin, Advisor. An experiment investigating the interactional processes of communication, using quantitative analysis.
M.A. 1988 Speech, University of Central Florida. USA
Thesis: Gatekeeping and coorientation: Do they mix?: A
three-way analysis of a business journal. Ron Smith, Advisor.
An analytical study of roles and perception.
B.S.B.A. 1981 Accounting, University of Central Florida. USA
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE:
2018- present Full Professor, Department of Communication
UW-WHITEWATER, Wisconsin, USA
In addition to the duties as Associate Professor, serve on multiple
University and College level committees
UW-Whitewater, Wisconsin USA
2009-2011 Graduate Coordinator, Department of Communication
UW-WHITEWATER, Whitewater, Wisconsin USA
Maintained graduate student files, advised graduate students,
developed handbook material, began outreach programs.
2008- Associate Professor, Department of Communication
UW-WHITEWATER, Whitewater, Wisconsin USA
Teach four classes per semester, including Graduate Seminars, Organizational Communication (mixed graduate/undergraduate) Organizational Communication Needs Analysis (mixed graduate/ undergraduate), Research Methods, Introduction to Organizational, Theories, and Fundamentals of Speech. Served as Coordinator of Organizational Division for Department. Served on Basic Course Development Committee. Advised students and served other committees.
Fall 2002-07 Assistant Professor, Department of Communication
UW-WHITEWATER, Whitewater, Wisconsin USA
Taught four classes per semester, including Graduate Seminars, Organizational Communication (mixed graduate/undergraduate) Organizational Communication Needs Analysis (mixed graduate/ undergraduate), Research Methods, Introduction to Organizational, Theories, and Fundamentals of Speech. Served as Coordinator of Organizational Division for Department. Served on Basic Course Development Committee. Advised students and served other committees.
1997- Assistant Professor, Communication Department
2002 HANOVER COLLEGE, Hanover, Indiana USA
Taught various communication courses within Liberal Arts education.
Courses included hybrid Speech class, Organizational Communication,
Persuasion, Research Methods, and Theory. Taught three courses per 14 week term. Advised students on courses and on career goals. Advised senior independent study projects. Faculty advisor to Lambda Pi Eta, the national communication honors society, and Alpha Lambda Delta, the national freshman honors society. Former advisor to the Hanover College Communication Club.
1996- Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Speech Communication.
1997 ST. CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY, St. Cloud, Minnesota USA
Taught undergraduate/graduate courses in Interpersonal and Organizational Communication, and hybrid Speech Communication class. Taught three courses per quarter. Advised students on course selections and on career objectives. Conducted research and served on committees.
1992- Part-time Instructor, Communication Studies. (At two different
1996 Universities simultaneously)
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY, Kent, Ohio USA
THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON, Akron, Ohio USA
Taught various undergraduate courses in Communication Studies at two Universities: Kent State University (main and branch campuses) and
The University of Akron. Taught two classes per semester at each one.
1989- Graduate Teaching Fellow, School of Communication Studies.
1992 KENT STATE UNIVERSITY, Kent, Ohio USA
Taught various undergraduate courses in communication studies. Concurrent position with the Communication Research Center and
the ON-TAP Program, listed below.
1990- Graduate Assistant, Communication Research Center.
1991 KENT STATE UNIVERSITY, Kent, Ohio USA
Responsible for the School of Communication Studies research library. Duties included inventory and maintenance of research and training materials. Helped develop and organize a speech training program; provided private speech tutoring for a sales executive; conducted other group training sessions.
1990- Graduate Fellow, ON-TAP Program.
1991 KENT STATE UNIVERISTY, Kent Ohio USA
The “ON-TAP: Orienting New Teaching Assistants Program” was a University-wide, culturally diverse, orientation program for international and U.S. graduate assistants. Responsible for training international students in classroom methods. Presentation made at national conference
on how to train international students.
1988 Graduate Teaching Assistant, School of Communication Studies.
KENT STATE UNIVERISTY, Kent, Ohio USA
Taught introductory Speech/Communication Studies courses.
ACADEMIC AWARDS:
2018 Promoted to Full Professor
2017 University Service Award Nomination
2016 Departmental Service
2012 Departmental Advising
2010 Chancellor’s Award
1995 Post-Candidacy Doctoral Fellowship, Kent State University.
ACADEMIC SERVICES:
Ongoing:
International:
2020- Consultant for Optimist Daily (an international listserv)
National and Regional:
2017- Reviewer, Communication Research Reports
2017- Reviewer, International Journal of Listening
2016- Member, research committee, International Listening Association
2008- Reviewer, NCA Scholarship of Teaching Division
2002- Mentor, National Conference for Undergraduate Research (NCUR)
Fixed Term:
International:
2017-2018 Chair, research committee, International Listening Association
National Journals:
2003-2006 Reviewer, Journal of the Academy of Business Education,
2003-2005 Reviewer, Journal of Behavioral and Applied Management
2002-2004 Senior Editor, Academic Exchange Quarterly
2002-2004 Reviewer, Journal of Business Administration Online
National/Regional Communication Conferences:
2017 Reviewer, NCA Organizational Division
2016 Reviewer, NCA Interpersonal Communication Division
2011 Reviewer, NCA Student Division
2007 Reviewer, CSSA GIFTS Division
2006 Reviewer, NCA Student Division
2003 Reviewer, Central States Communication Association
University and College, UW-W:
Ongoing:
2015- Member, UW-W Audit & Review Committee, Undergraduate
2015- Liaison for PIE (Partners in Education) program.
(Oversee 3 high school instructors in conducting Com 110 at the college level within their high school settings)
2014- Marshall, Commencement Ceremonies
2014- Member, UW-W Ernella Hunzinger Scholarship Committee
2008- Master Advisor, Plan It Purple Advising Program (Participate in 6-7 advising sessions over the academic year and the summer sessions)
2008- Member, UW-W Graduate Exemptions Committee (vote to accept or reject students’ appeals to be readmitted into various graduate programs. This work is done during the two weeks prior to each semester)
2008- Member, Institutional Review Board
Fixed Term:
2017- 2020 Chair, Institutional Review Board
2018 Creator/Coordinator Heritage Society (UW-W Philanthropy) interview
Project for 150th UW-W anniversary
2015- Member, UW-W Honors Council
2017 Member, UW-W LEAP Initiative for Advising
2017 Member, Inter-disciplinary Collaboration Fund
2015-2017 Member, UW-W Audit & Review Committee, Graduate
2012-2013 Member, UW-W LEAP Initiative for Graduate Studies
2011-2014 Member, UW-W Undergraduate Research Program
2011-2013 Member, UW-W Audit & Review Ad Hoc Committee
2008-2017 Member, UW-W McNair Scholarship Selection Committee (Review the files of approximately 20 McNair applicants and participate in interviews of the applicants. This work is done during the Spring semester)
2008-2020 Member, UW-W Undergraduate Research Project Review Board
Departmental, UW-W:
Ongoing:
2016- Chair, Organizational Corporate Health Assessment Committee
2016- Mentor, Assigned to Probationary Faculty
2012- Member, Corporate Health Symposium
2012- Member, Organizational/Corporate Health Assessment Committee
2002- Member, Graduate Faculty
Fixed Term:
2018 Exit Survey Data analysis for Assessment Day poster
2017 Chair Corporate Minor Development Project
2016-2017 Member, Advertising Emphasis Search committee
2016 Coordinator, Graduate Research Colloquium
2013 Chair, Organizational Emphasis Search committee
2015 Coordinator, Graduate Research Colloquium
2012-2014 Member, Corporate Health Emphasis Conversion Committee
2009-2017 Member, Scholarship Committee
2009 Chair, Media Division Search Committee
2008-2010 Coordinator, Graduate Program
2004-2006 Coordinator, Organizational Division
2004 Coordinator, Graduate Alumni Survey Project
2003-2006 Coordinator, Basic Speech Waiver Program
2003-2005 Chair, Basic Course Development Committee
2003-2006 Departmental Basic Speech Waiver Coordinator
Departmental, Previous Institutions:
1997-2001 Advisor, Undergraduate Independent Studies (Hanover College)
2000 Advisor, Undergraduate Research State Conference (Hanover College)
2000 Advisor, State Conference on Public Speaking (Hanover College)
1996-1997 Member, Library Committee (St. Cloud State University)
1996-1997 Member, Scholarship Committee (St. Cloud State University)
1996-1997 Advisor, Undergraduate Students (St. Cloud State University)
1991-1996 Advisor, Undergraduate Students (Kent State University)
1995 Trainer, Speaking Skills for Professionals (Kent State University)
1990-1991 Member, Faculty Senate (Kent State University)
1990-1991 Advisor, Undergraduate Independent Studies (Kent State University)
1989-1992 Graduate Fellow, ON-TAP Program
Community:
Ongoing:
2014- Member, Opportunities A Team (for persons with disabilities), Fort Atkinson, WI (my involvement includes monitoring laws affecting cognitively challenged individuals as well as writing campaigns to congress)
Fixed Term:
2017 Developer/Creator/Presenter, video-taped training program for self-advocacy for Opportunities (this will be viewed by all agencies in the State of Wisconsin with disabled individuals seeking community employment)
2017 Presenter, Arts Immersion Day (outreach program of University of Wisconsin-Whitewater; conducted a 60-minute workshop for local high school students on creativity with communication)
2015- Member, BASICS health food cooperative Board of Directors,
Janesville, WI (This a co-op with 5,300 members. Duties include managerial and financial oversight)
2006-2009 Tutor, VIP Industries (tutored a person with disabilities) Elkorn, WI
(Met weekly with this individual and coached this person on effective public speaking; accompanied this individual to various speaking engagements)
2000-2001 Supervisor, Interview Program for Historical Preservation of Experiences, Jefferson Proving Grounds, Hanover IN. (Supervised 20 students in conducting interviews of individuals who had worked at the Proving Grounds while it was still in operation; supervised the compilation of the interviews for a local history society’s records)
2000-2001 Co-coordinator, The Hanover Experience: Perspectives on the Liberal Arts. (Sponsored by the Center For Free Inquiry’s Perspectives, Hanover College, a High School Teacher Workshop.
1993 Public speaking training session for the Ohio Finance Officers of
the Ohio Municipal Court, Akron, OH.
COURSES TAUGHT:
Graduate Student Supervision, UW-Whitewater
Thesis Director
(2009) — Socialization within diverse companies
(2006) — Compliments and rewards in organizations
Chair, Applied Communication Projects (ACPs)
(2017) — Asian Students Integration into U.S. Culture
(2014) — End of life messages for Doctors
(2013) — A Historical Depiction of Webcrafters, Inc.
(2011) — Training Manual for Badger Mutual Insurance
(2010) — Civility as an aspect of Emotional Intelligence
(2006) — Fundraising Techniques for Nonprofit Organizations
(2006) — Theoretical Associations of College Hazing
Communication Theory and Methods Courses:
COM 722 Graduate Level Theories (UW-Whitewater, USA)
An overview class addressing the key theoretical bases of communication scholarship.
COM 485 Communication Research Methods (UW-Whitewater USA)
•Prepares students for capstone course (Needs Analysis.)
•Involves understanding and using quantitative analysis.
COM 422 Communication Theories (UW-Whitewater USA)
Examines theoretical basis of communication field.
•Develops understanding of theories to aid in capstone course.
Com 345 Persuasion (UW-Whitewater USA)
• Interpersonally focused course
• Focus on persuasive methods & techniques
Com 328 Conflict Resolution (UW-Whitewater USA)
• Focused on interpersonal factors in managing conflicts
COM 212 Introduction to Communication Theory (Hanover College USA)
•Examines the communication process as an area of study.
•Focus on a global view of the communication field with theoretical constructs.
COM 320 Persuasive Communication (Hanover College USA)
•Examines the function of persuasion in affecting public opinion.
•Focus on persuasive methods & techniques for implementing public change.
•Students apply their knowledge in community-based projects.
COM 330 Research Methods (Hanover College USA)
•Examines understanding, conducting, and writing about research.
•Focus on approaching problems using systematic means.
•Students required to write a research prospectus.
•Mandatory prerequisite course before required Senior Independent Study.
COMM 1500 Theory and Practice of Oral Discourse (Kent State University USA)
•University-wide introductory speech communication class.
•Utilizes basic rhetorical theories.
•Stresses listening and basic communication skills.
COMM 25902 Communication Process (Kent State University USA)
•Covers theories within the communication field.
•Course utilizes a laws, rules and systems structure in presenting theories.
COMM 30000 Communication Inquiry (Kent State University USA)
•Research Methods class. Covers research procedures, statistical analysis and report writing found in the communication field.
•Students conduct an in-depth literature review of a specific communication, topic, which incorporates discussion about research methods/analysis.
Organizational Communication Courses:
COM 703 Graduate Level Organizational Communication (UW-Whitewater USA)
•Seminar format.
•Requires theory development via weekly papers.
COM 327 Organizational Communication (UW-Whitewater USA)
•Required course for Organizational Communication majors.
•Utilizes theories for understanding communication in organizations.
•Uses skill-building and case analysis approaches.
COM 429 Organizational Communication Needs Analysis (UW-Whitewater USA)
•Involves application of interviewing, organizational communication,
and research methods classes.
•Students conduct a communication audit for existing business clients.
COM 489 Advanced Organizational Communication Seminar (UW-Whitewater USA)
•Capstone Senior course
•Involves organizational analysis
COM 329 Organizational Communication (Hanover College USA)
•Examines role and functions of communication in modern organizations.
•Theory based course, with career and skill-building applications.
•Utilizes discussion and case analysis approaches.
SPC 425 Organizational Communication Theory (St. Cloud State University USA)
•Mixed graduate/undergraduate class.
•Course involves discussion, case analysis and writing a literature review.
•Covers the foundations of organizational theory, including
conflict and negotiation.
SPC 326 Interpersonal Communication for (St. Cloud State University USA)
Business and Professions
•Covers a variety of interpersonal communication situations within a
business context and how to interact in them, including conflict.
•Takes into consideration the basics of organizational communication as well
as the core features of interpersonal communication.
•Cross-referenced with Interpersonal and Small Groups courses, below.
COMM 25863 Business and Professional Speaking (Kent State University USA)
•Covers public and dyadic communication techniques for organizational settings. •Students participate in symposium formats, complete resumes and use role playing to learn about communication at work.
Interpersonal and Small Group Communication Courses:
SPC 326 Interpersonal Communication for (St. Cloud State University USA)
Business and Professions
•Covers a variety of interpersonal communication situations within a
business context and how to interact in them, including conflict.
•Takes into consideration the basics of organizational communication as well
as the core features of interpersonal communication.
•Cross-referenced with Organizational Communication courses, above.
COMM 20001 Interpersonal Communication (Kent State University USA)
•Covers theories of interpersonal communication.
•Teaches student show to interact in dyads, with their families and at work.
•Addresses skills of conflict, listening and adaptability.
COMM 35550 Small Group Processes (Kent State University, branch campus USA)
•Introduction to small group theory, concepts and procedures.
•Students interact in permanent groups, culminating with a group
symposium presentation.
Public Speaking and Argumentation/Debate Courses:
COM 110 Fundamentals of Speech (UW-Whitewater USA)
•Hybrid introductory speech/communication class.
•Covers introductory communication theory as applied to public address
COM 360 Applied Communication Strategies (Hanover College USA)
•Addresses the structure and approach of persuasive interaction.
•Involves both interpersonal and forensic analysis.
COM 112 Introduction to Speech (Hanover College USA)
•Hybrid introductory speech/communication class.
•Involves concepts of public address and mass media
•Part of a Think Tank learning group.
SPC 161 Introduction to Speech Communication (St. Cloud State University USA)
•Hybrid introductory to speech communication class.
•Covers public speaking, groups and basic communication theories.
COMM 25464 Argumentation (Kent State University USA)
•Covers proposition development, issue analysis, argument and case building in an applied format.
•Students participate in both individual judgment and policy debates.
1100:105 Introduction to Public Speaking (University of Akron USA)
•Basic introduction to speech class.
•Covers public address procedures.
•Students perform three to five speeches per semester.
1100:106 Effective Oral Communication (University of Akron USA)
•Introduction to public and small group speaking.
•Focus on group presentations.
NON-ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE:
1984-1988 Self-employed accounting consultant (Orlando, Florida)
•Trained clients on computerized accounting systems.
•Ran business while completing Master’s degree.
1980-1984 Seidman and Seidman, CPA (Orlando, Florida)
•Worked as a staff accountant in both tax and audit divisions.
•Wrote audit letters for internal control problems to management.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
International Listening Association (ILA)
National Communication Association (NCA)
Central Speech Communication Association (CSCA)
Beta Alpha Psi (Accounting Honor Fraternity)
PUBLICATIONS
PUBLICATIONS: BOOK CHAPTERS:
Welch, S.A. (1993). The case of the determined dialogue. In W.C. Rando, & L.F. Lenze
(Eds.), Learning from students: A sourcebook on early-term student feedback (pp. 93-96). University Park, PA: National Center on Postsecondary Teaching, Learning, and Assessment.
PUBLICATIONS: PROCEEDINGS:
Merkes, M., Miu, A., & Welch, S. (2006). Communication skills and drug prevention in the
elementary classroom. Proceedings of the National Conference for Undergraduate
Research, USA.
PUBLICATIONS: JOURNAL ARTICLES:
Welch, S.A. & Mickelson, W.T. (2018). Listening across the life-span: A
listening environment comparison. International Journal of Listening, 32 (online).
Costello, R. & Welch, S.A. (2015). A qualitative analysis of faculty and student perceptions of effective online class communities in Herzberg’s motivators hygiene factors. The Quarterly Review of Distance Education, 15(3).15-24.
Mickelson, W. & Welch, S.A. (2013) Improving the performance of the listening competence
scale: Revision and validation. International Journal of Listening, 27(3), 151-171.
Welch, S.A. & Mickelson, W. (2013). A listening competence of working professionals.
International Journal of Listening 27(2), 85-99. (according to Researchgate: read
135f times and cited 21)
Mickelson, W. & Welch, S.A. (2012). Factor analytic validation of the Ford, Wolvin, and
Chung listening competence scale. International Journal of Listening, 26, 29-39.
Baus, R. & Welch, S.A. (2008) Communication students’ math anxiety: Implications for
Research methods instruction. Communication Research Reports, 25(4), 289-299.
(according to Researchgate: read 400 times and cited 30)
Welch, S.A. (2006). Understanding clinical culture: Organizational communication in the clinical practicum. The Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice, 4.4,
1-6. [http://ijahsp.nova.edu]
Welch, S.A., & Rubin, R.B. (2002). Development of relationship stage measures.
Communication Quarterly, 50, 24-40.(according to Research gate: read 4,300 times and cited 158)
Feezel, J. & Welch, S.A. (2001). What is new or different about the scholarship of teaching?
Journal of the Association of Communication Administrators, 29, 250-256.
Welch, S.A. (2001). Addressing reasoning’s composition. [Review of the book The Elements of
Reasoning, 2nd edition]. Review of Communication 1.1 [On-line]. Available:
http://www.personal.psu.edu/faculty/t/3/…Communication/ROCatNCAtocvol1number1.html.
Rubin, R.B., Welch, S.A., & Buerkel, R. (1995). Performance-based assessment of high school
speech instruction. Communication Education, 44, 30-39.
Infante, D.A., Riddle, B.L., Horvath, C.L. & Tumlin-Welch, S.A. (1992). Verbal aggressiveness:
Messages and reasons. Communication Quarterly, 40, 116-126.
Smith, R.F., Tumlin-Welch, S.A., & Henning, V. (1988). A gatekeeping study of Gannett’s All-
local newspaper experiment. Journalism Quarterly, 65, 740-744.
PUBLICATIONS: BOOK REVIEWS:
Welch, S.A. (2007). Venues of evidence: The case for qualitative research (book review of Qualitative inquiry and the conservative challenge) in Review of Communication, 7(4), 431-436.
Welch, S.A. (2007). Avoiding the statistical quagmire. (book review of Communication Research Statistics) in Review of Communication,7(3), 329-331.
Welch, S.A. (2001). Addressing reasoning’s composition (book review of Elements of Reasoning). In Review of Communication, 1(1), 136-138.
PUBLICATIONS: INTRA-COLLEGIATE:
Welch, S.A. (2001). Transitions. In The Hanover Experience: Perspectives on the Liberal Arts
Handbook. (pp. 11-22). Hanover, IN: The Center for Free Inquiry.
CONFERENCE PAPERS:
Welch, S.A. & Mickelson (2017, June). Listening across the life-span: A listening environment
comparison. Paper presented at the meeting of the International Listening Association, Omaha Nebraska *nominated for top paper.
Mickelson, W. & Welch, S.A. (2013, March). In search of perception validity: The self-other
agreement of the revised listening competency scale. Paper presented at the meeting of the International Listening Association., Montreal, Quebec. *nominated for top paper
Welch, S.A. & Mickelson, W. (2009, March). Dimensions of listening: A comparison of working
Professionals. Paper presented at the meeting of the International Listening Association, Milwaukee, WI. *nominated for top paper
Welch, S.A. & Lowell, B. (2006, November). Is there too much service in service learning: A
call for goals with guideline as a means of balancing service and education. Paper presented at the meeting of the National Communication Association, San Antonio, TX.
Welch, S.A., & Baus, R. (2005, November). Math anxiety and teaching research methods.
Paper presented at the meeting of the National Communication Association, Boston, MA.
Welch, S.A. (2005, November). Perceptions of Politeness in online course interactions. Paper
presented at the meeting of the National Communication Association, Boston, MA.
Welch, S.A. (2005, April). Factors to consider in teaching across the curriculum. Paper presented at the meeting of the Central Speech Communication Association, Kansas City, KS.
Welch, S.A. (2004, November). Let me tell you about…Application of Sapir Worf Hypothesis.
Paper presented at the meeting of the National Communication Association, Chicago, IL.
Welch, S.A. (2004, November). Perceptions of politeness and communication behaviors in aging
populations. Paper presented at the meeting of the National Communication
Association, Chicago, IL.
Welch, S.A., & Higgins, M.A. (2001, November) `The Heart is a Lonely Hunter’ in interpersonal
or intercultural communication courses. Paper presented at the meeting of the National
Communication Association, Atlanta, GA.
Welch, S.A. (1999, November). What’s fair and useful: Instructor and student views on
constructive feedback. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Lilly Conference on
College Teaching, Miami University, Oxford, OH.
Feezel, J., & Welch, S.A. (1998, November). What is new or different about the scholarship of
teaching. Paper presented at the meeting of the National Communication Association, New York, NY.
Rubin, R.B., & Welch, S.A. (1998, July). Methods of identifying relationship development
through communication. Paper presented at the meeting of the International
Communication Association, Jerusalem, Israel.
Welch, S.A. (1998, March). Simplifying the complexity of leadership communication within
organizations. Presentation made at the Collegiate Leadership and Communication in a
Global Community Conference, Hanover College, Hanover, IN.
Welch, S.A. (1997, November). An integrated sequential model of communication competence.
Paper presented at the meeting of the National Communication Association,
Chicago, IL.
Welch, S.A. (1997, November). Advanced advising: Service to the entire campus community.
Paper presented at the meeting of the National Communication Association,
Chicago, IL.
Welch, S.A., Feezel, J., Riddle, B., & Higgins, M.A. (1997, April). Bringing the “Real World”
into the classroom. Paper presented at the meeting of the Central Speech Communication Association, St. Louis, MO.
Welch, S.A. (1995, November). Interactional guidelines for interpersonal communication
competence. Paper presented at the meeting of the Speech Communication Association, San Antonio, TX.
Welch, S.A. (1995, November). Forging an identity in academics. Poster session presented at the
meeting of the Speech Communication Association, San Antonio, TX.
Rubin, R.B., Welch, S.A., & Buerkel, R. (1994, November). Assessing high school speech
instructional outcomes. Paper presented at the meeting of the Speech Communication
Association, New Orleans, LA.
Welch, S.A. (1992, April). Interpersonal dimensions and organizational communication: Toward
an inter-contextual perspective. Paper presented at the meeting of the Central Speech Communication Association, Cleveland, OH.
Infante, D.A., Riddle, B.L., Horvath, C.L., & Tumlin-Welch, S.A. (1991, November). Verbal
aggressiveness: Reasons and messages. Paper presented at the meeting of the Speech Communication Association, Atlanta, GA.
Feezel, J.D., Welch, S.A. Guenther, D., & McConnel, M. (1991, November). American language
and nonverbals for international TA’s. Paper presented at the meeting on the Training and Employment of Graduate Teaching Assistants, Austin, TX.
OTHER PRESENTATIONS:
Welch, S.A. (2016, October). Generational differences of listening behavior. Paper presented at
the Emerson Club, Whitewater, WI.
Costello, R. & Welch, S.A. (2015, October). Herzberg’s motivator-hygiene model as applied to
online academic communities. Paper presented at the Graduate Research Colloquium, Whitewater, WI
Welch, S.A. (2006). Issues in Communication Competence: Trait or state? Presentation made as part of the Communication Department’s Research Colloquium, Whitewater, WI.
Welch, S.A. (2005). Building effective portfolios. Presentation made as part of the Introduction
to Graduate Studies program, Whitewater, WI.
Welch, S.A. (2004) Effective use of portfolios in the job market, Presented to Zeta Phi Eta,
Whitewater, WI.
Welch, S.A. (2001, September). Effective Study Skills. Presentation made as part of Hanover
College’s Freshmen Orientation Program, Hanover, IN.
Welch, S.A. (2001, July). Transitions. Presentation made as part of The Center For Free
Inquiry’s The Hanover Experience: Perspectives in the Liberal Arts Forum, Hanover, IN.
Welch, S.A. (1999, October). Effective test-taking strategies. Presentation made as part of
Hanover College’s Retention Program, Hanover, IN.
Welch, S.A. (1999, August) Effective feedback in the corporation. Presentation made to the
Madison, Indiana Chamber of Commerce Human Resource Division, Madison, IN.
Welch, S.A. (1995, March). Clear communication: Making concise business presentations.
Presentation made to the International Business Student Association of The University of Akron, Akron, OH.
Welch, S.A. (1994, November). Strategies for clear business speaking. Presentation made to the
Finance Association of Akron, Ohio, Akron, OH.
Welch, S.A. (1993, November). Public speaking training session for the Ohio Finance Officers of
the Ohio Municipal Court, Columbus, OH.
CURRENT RESEARCH PROJECTS
Use of social media by students with disabilities than those without
Status: Submitted for publication
Establishing a graduate level community for GIA students.
Status: Manuscript writing
Effectiveness of feedback in critiquing student writing
Status: Manuscript writing
