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School Of Communication Studies
Kent State University
135 Taylor Hall
P.O. Box 5190
Kent, Ohio 44242-0001

E-mail: comm@kent.edu
Phone: 330-672-2659
Fax: 330-672-3510
International Phone: 00 1-330-672-2659

Current Students

Communication Graduate Student Association

The Communication Graduate Student Association provides a professional and social network for graduate students in Communication Studies. Through this organization, graduate students are represented in University and School decision-making. The CGSA also provides a forum for graduate students to discuss concerns and special interests. Graduate students meet during orientation week in the fall semester and elect representatives.

Current Graduate Students

	Esther Agyeman-Budu [Ph.D. Program] eagyeman@kent.edu Previous Affiliation: MCIS, in Communication and Information Studies, Rutgers University, 2006. B.A. in Computer Science and Communication, Concordia College, 2003 Research Interests: Media effects and corporate social responsibility. Teaching Experience: Intro to Human Communication, Communication Theory, Communication in Teams, Intercultural Communication
	Tengku Siti Aisha [Ph.D. Program] atengku@kent.edu Previous Affiliation: M.A. in Communication Technology, Putra University Malaysia, 2007. B.A. in Mass Communication, International Islamic University of Malaysia, 2002. Research Interests: Computer-Mediated Communication, Communication Technology, Social Cognition Teaching Experience: Interpersonal Communication, Intercultural Communication, Basic Course, Psychology of Communication, Introduction to Organizational Communication, Computer-Mediated Communication
	Kaitlin Banduch (M.A. Program) kbanduch@kent.edu Previous Affiliation: B.A. Communication Studies, Augustana College, Minor Biology and Psychology Research Interests: Health Communication Teaching Experience: Introduction to Human Communication
	Danielle N. Bernat [M.A. Program] dbernat@kent.edu Previous Affiliation: B. A. in Health communication & Political Science, Ohio University, 2010 Research Interests: Body image, Identity, Social Support Within the Health Communication Context, Eating Disorder Recovery Teaching Experience: Introduction to Human Communication
	Jeffrey Bolt [Ph.D. Program] jbolt@kent.edu Previous Affiliation: M.A. in Communication, Michigan State University, 2004. B.A. in Communication, SUNY Buffalo, 2002 Research Interests: Media psychology, Perceived Realism of Reality Television, Framing of Mediated Messages Focusing on Coverage of Protests and Areas of Dissent, Emotional Regulation Through New Media Technologies, Use of iPods to Alleviate Negative Emotional States Teaching Experience: Introduction to Human Communication, Communication Theories, Business and Professional Communication, Public Communication in Society, Research Methods, Freedom of Speech, Audience Analysis
	Sarah Christian (M.A. Program) Schris26@kent.edu Previous Affiliation: B.A. Communications, Minor Gerstacker Business and Management, Albion College Research Interests: Health Communication Teaching Experience:Introduction to Human Communication
	Mary-Michelle Coleman-Walsh [Ph.D. Program]mcolem13@kent.edu Previous Affiliation: J.D. Law at Case Western Reserve School of Law, 2000. M.A. Non-Profit Management at John Carroll University, 2008. B.S. Psychology, John Carroll Univeristy, 1997. Research Interests: Health Care Law, Health Communication in Medical Malpractice and Conflict of Interest Teaching Experience: Interpersonal Communication, Public Speaking, Small Group Communication, Media Law
	Glenda Dianne Crossman [Ph.D. Program]gcrossma@kent.edu Previous Affiliation: M. A. in Liberal Studies, Rollins College, Winter Park, FL, 1997. B. A. in Communication Studies, Rollins College, Winter Park, FL, 1986. Research Interests: Media Effects Teaching Experience: Introduction to Communication; Public Speaking, Intercultural Communication; Enduring Questions for an Intercultural World, Interpersonal Communication, Organizational Communication, Mass Communication, Media Law & Ethics, Writing for the Media, Media and Diversity, Film Themes & Genres, Media Theory
	Audrey Cunningham [Ph.D. Program] awagstaf@kent.edu Previous Affiliation: M.A. in Journalism, Kent State University, 2007. B.A. in Communication, Hiram College, 2005 Research Interests: Media Effects, Scholastic Journalism, Communication Activism, Political Communication, Quantitative and Qualitative Communication Research Methods Teaching Experience: Survey of Journalism, Sports Journalism, First-Year Program, Media Law & Ethics, Research Methods, Senior Seminar, Senior Readings, Mass Media & Society, Desktop Publishing, Web Design, Mediated Interpersonal Communication, Marginalized Voices of Central America & Mexico
	Amy Dalessandro [Ph.D. Program] adaless1@kent.edu Previous Affiliation: M.A. in Applied Communication Theory and Methodology, Cleveland State University, 2006. B.A. in Communication, Baldwin-Wallace College, 2004. Research Interests: Mass Media Effects, New Media, Television and Film, Parasocial Interactions and Relationship, Dia Enjoyment Teaching Experience: Introduction to Human Communication, Interviewing, Communication in Groups and Teams, Communication Theory
	Lynne Farabee [Ph.D. Program] sfarabe1@kent.edu Previous Affiliation: M.S. in Mass Communication, Florida A & M University. B.A. in Journalism, Troy State University Research Interests: Persuasion, Aggression, Attribution Theory, Communication Patterns Between Health Providers and Obese Patients Teaching Experience: Oral Communication, Journalism, News Photography, Writing for Mass Media
	Kathryn B. Golsan [M.A. Program] kgolsan@kent.edu Previous Affiliation: B.A. in Communication Studies: Communication Processes, Emphasis in Education and Theatre, Northeastern State University, 2009 Research Interests: Gender, Transexual/Transgender Issues; Sexual Orientation, Weight Health and Social Support, Student Motivation, Mastery Learning; Pedagogy of the Basic Course Teaching Experience: Introduction to Human Communication
	Lindsay Hahn [M.A. Program] lhahn@kent.edu Previous Affiliation: B.A. in New Media Communication from the University of Pittsburgh Research Interests: New Media, Media Effects (cultivation theory), Political Communication Teaching Experience: Undergraduate Tutor for political science, Journalism & Communication courses, Intro to Human Communication
	Roxanne Hall [Ph.D. Program] rhall13@kent.edu Previous Affiliation: M.A. in Fine Arts (Communication), The University of Akron, 2004. B.S. in Business Administration (Advertising/Marketing) , The University of Akron, 2002 Research Interests: Health and interpersonal communication, Provider-patient communication Teaching Experience: Introduction to Human Communication, Gender Communication, Business & Professional Communication, Nonverbal Communication, Speech Communication, Survey of Mass Communication
	Jared Hargis [Ph.D. Program] jhargis@kent.edu Previous Affiliation: M.S. Journalism, Ohio University, 2009, B.A. Communication Media, Lock Haven University, 2006 Research Interests: Cognitive Processes of Media, Media effects, Third-Person Effect, School and Social Violence, Censorship; Critiques of the Journalistic Process, Popular culture Teaching Experience: Introduction to Human Communication
	Yubing HE [M.A. Program] yhe16@kent.edu Previous Affiliation: B.A Journalism Major, Ocean University of China, 2007 Research Interests: Media effects (Focusing on new media) Teaching Experience: Intro to Human Communication
	Vanessa Heeman [Ph.D. Program] vgette@kent.edu Previous Affiliation: M.A. in Communication Studies, Kent State University, 2008, B.A. in Communication Studies, Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania, 2006 Research Interests: Interpersonal communication processes and effects among family members and psychological and behavioral outcomes for children. Parent-child communication about children’s use of media. Teaching Experience: Introduction to Human Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Communication Theory
	Samuel Homer [M.A. Program]shomer@kent.edu Previous Affiliation: B.A in Communication Arts and Sciences, Penn State Research Interest: Health Communication Teaching Experience: Intro to Human Communication
	Ellison Joe (EJ) Horacek [M.A. Program] ehoracek@kent.edu Previous Affiliation: B.A. in Communication Studies at Rowan University, 2009 Research Interests: Media Richness Teaching Experience: Introduction to Human Communication
	Jaietta Jackson [Ph.D. Program] jjacks39@kent.edu Previous Affiliation: M.A. in Communication Studies, New York University, 1998, B.A. in Radio and TV Production, Kent State University, 1993 Research Interests: Online social networking sites and relational satisfaction, Utilizing online social networking sites for grief management and support Teaching Experience: Communication Theory and Practice, Interpersonal Communication, Intercultural Communication, Presentational Speaking, Group Communication
	Suchetha Rao Koti [M.A. Program] skoti@kent.edu Previous Affiliation: M.A. in Communication, University of Hyderabad, 2005, B.A. in Mass Communication, Osmania University, 2003 Research Interests: Media, television and internet use motives Teaching Experience: Public Relations, Corporate communications
	Sarah J. Lane [Ph.D. Program] slane1@kent.edu Previous Affiliation: M.A. in Communication, University of Akron, 2002, B.A. in Communication, University of Akron, 1997 Research Interests: Media Effects and Public Relations Teaching Experience: Effective Oral Communication Interpersonal Communication
	Sara Mersek [M.A. Program] smersek@kent.edu Previous Affiliation: B.A. Interpersonal Communication at KSU Research Interests: Interpersonal Communication, Family Communication, Comforting nonverbal messages during tragic situations, Level of intent concerning nonverbal messages Teaching Experience: Intern for the PSI program, Introduction to Human Communication
	Kris Java Murniadi [Ph.D. Program] kmurniad@kent.edu Previous Affiliation: M.A. in Organizational Communication, Western Kentucky University, 2008, B.A. in Advertising, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, 2002 Research Interests: Social Identity, Group Cohesiveness, SIDE Model, Social Presence/Media Richness, Online support groups and health communication Teaching Experience: Introduction to Human Communication, Small Group Communication
	Brian Pattie [PH.D. Program] bpattie@kent.edu Previous Affiliation: M.A. in Communication Studies, Wayne State University, 2007, B.A. in Communication, Oakland University, 2004 Research Interests: Interpersonal communication, Interpersonal conflict, Sports communication, Quantitative research methods Teaching Experience: Introduction to Human Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Communication and Conflict
	J.D. Ponder [Ph.D. Program] jponder@kent.edu Previous Affiliation: M.A. in Communication Studies, Wichita State University, 2007, M.F.A. in Communication, Emporia State University, 2005 Research Interests: Mass media effects; social identity and media use, Information seeking, Channel use and self efficacy in sports and political media Teaching Experience: Introduction to Human Communication, Communication Theories, Media Effects, Interviewing
	Joshua Rasmussen [M.A. Program] jrasmus2@kent.edu Previous Affiliation: B.A. in Communication Studies with an emphasis in Public Relations and Organizational Leadership, Wayne State College, 2009 Research Interests: Organizational Communication, Leadership Studies; Outdoor Leadership Teaching Experience: Introduction to Communication Studies
	Phillip R. Reed [Ph.D. Program] preed7@kent.edu Previous Affiliation: B.A. in Peace and Conflict Studies, Youngstown State University, 2009, M. A. Communication Studies, Kent State University, 2011 Research Interests: Forgiveness and moral development, Conflict communication, Message characteristics of non-ordinary consciousness Teaching Experience: Introduction to Human Communication
	Jenny Rosenberg [Ph.D. Program] jrosenb8@kent.edu Previous Affiliation: M.A. in Communication Studies, Kent State University, 2009, B.A. with Honors in Communication Studies, University of Iowa, 2007 Research Interests: Interpersonal communication with emphasis in self-presentation and social interaction Teaching Experience: Introduction to Human Communication, Interpersonal Communication
	Carol A. Savery [Ph.D. Program] csavery@kent.edu Previous Affiliation: M.A. in Communication Studies (Public Relations), University of Akron, 2005, B.F.A. in Theatre, University of Calgary, 1990 Research Interests: Interpersonal communication, Hospice Volunteers, Grief Communication, Human-pet bond, Communicating happiness, Instructional Communication and Canada, Non-Traditional Relationships Teaching Experience: Introduction to Human Communication, Nonverbal Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Introduction to Public Speaking, Public Relations Crisis Management, Public relations case study, Play Writing, Monologue Writing.
	Rekha Sharma [Ph.D. Program] rsharma@kent.edu Previous Affiliation: M.A. in Journalism, Kent State University, 2004, M.S. in Information Use, Kent State University, 2004, B.S. in Newspaper Journalism, Kent State University, 2002 Research Interests: News Media and Politics (e.g., CNN-YouTube debates, news coverage of terrorism, government conspiracy theories, journalism ethics), Popular Culture and Politics (e.g., infotainment, popular cinema, animated cartoons), South Asian Media (e.g., representations in Bollywood, Desi, and postcolonial films) Teaching Experience: Public Communication in Society, Business and Professional Communication, Interviewing, Media Use and Effects, Introduction to Human Communication, High Impact Professional Speaking.
	Yingyan Sheng [Ph.D. Program] ysheng@kent.edu Previous Affiliation: M.Ed. in Educational technology, Shanghai International Studies University, 2005, B.A. in Advertising, Shanghai International Studies University, 2002 Research Interests: Interpersonal communication Teaching Experience:
	Kristen Schroath kschroat@kent.edu
	Kristen Stachowiak [M.A. Program] Kstacho1@kent.edu Previous Affiliation: B.A. double major in English and Public Relations with a Minor in Communication from Baldwin Wallace College Research Interests: Health Communication, Family Support Regarding Drug Addiction Rehabilitation Teaching Experience: Introduction to Human Communication
	Molly Beth Taggart [M.A., matriculating to Ph.D. Program] mtaggar2@kent.edu Previous Affiliation: B.S. in Communication, Ohio University 2004 Research Interests: Mass, Mediated, and Political Communication, New Technologies, Persuasion, Online Meet and Dating, Love Styles Teaching Experience: Introduction to Human Communication, Interpersonal Communication
	Carrie Ann Tomko [Ph.D. Program] ctomko1@kent.edu Previous Affiliation: M.A. in Communications from The University of Akron, 2007, B.S.; B.A., Accounting from The University of Akron, 1989 Research Interests: Health Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Communication in Caregivers to Stroke Survivors Teaching Experience: Introduction to Human Communication, Interpersonal Communication
	Michele L. Williams [Ph.D. Program] mwilli9@kent.edu Previous Affiliation: M.B.A. in Business, Malone University, 1997, B.A. in Communication Arts and Business Administration, Malone University, 1992 Research Interests: Interpersonal Communication, Marriage and Family Communication, Relational Communication Teaching Experience: Full schedule at Malone University
	Bin Xing (Gloria) [Ph.D. Program] bxing@kent.edu Previous affiliation: M.A. in Communication, Renmin University of China, P. R. China, B.A. in Journalism, Qingdao University, P. R. China Research Interests: Interpersonal Communication, Media Psychology Teaching Experience: Media Laws & Ethics
	Kun Xu [M.A. Program] kxu2@kent.edu Previous affiliation: BA - Journalism Major, Shanghai International Studies University, 2007 Research Interests: Interpersonal communication, New technology, Health communication Teaching Experience: