Paul Siddens Currrent Vita 2017

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PAUL J. SIDDENS III, Ph. D.

UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA
Department of Communication Studies
Cedar Falls, Iowa 50614-0139
Office Telephone: 319-273-6118
Fax: 319-273-7356
E-Mail: paul.siddens@uni.edu
I. PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
Ph.D. Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, 1989
Double Major: Performance Studies and Communication Theory
Dissertation Topic: An Anatomy of Rehearsal: How Beginning Interpretation Students Prepare
for Solo Classroom Performances
(Dr. Mary H. Pelias and Dr. Ronald J. Pelias, Co-Advisors)
M.S. Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, 1985
Double Major: Performance Studies and Interpersonal Communication
Research Paper Topic: The Application of Stage Lighting to the Reinforcement of Structural
Tensions Within a Narrative Text
(Dr. James VanOosting, Advisor)
B.A. Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis, 1976
Double Major: Speech and Theatre
(Graduated with Departmental Honors)
II. ADMINISTRATIVE AND ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

A. Administrative Appointments/UNI
Department Head
Department of Communication Studies; University of Northern Iowa
August 1, 2016 to present
Duties and Responsibilities as Department Head:

 Serve on the Dean’s leadership team. Work with Dean and department heads in the college to support
the development, implementation, and assessment of interdisciplinary initiatives within the college.
Advise the Dean and Associate Deans on budgetary, curricular, and assessment issues affecting the
department. Serve on college and university level committees representing the department and
college.
 Support the development and assessment of undergraduate and graduate curricula. Provide leadership
for curriculum development, in collaboration with faculty. Support ongoing assessment efforts of
majors and coursework. Pursue the possibility of new programs with appropriate constituencies.
Work with other faculty and department chairs to create and implement interdisciplinary programs.
 Provide oversight of departmental budget and course scheduling. Allocate university funds for
departmental and curricular purposes. Incorporate university, faculty, and student priorities in
course scheduling. Align faculty teaching resources and preferences with curriculum needs. Provide
professional development opportunities for faculty and staff.
 Supervise faculty and staff. Provide faculty and staff support via appropriate training and professional
opportunities. Support faculty in their teaching, research, and service as they move towards
promotion and tenure. Administer annual faculty and staff evaluations. Oversee student assessment
of faculty teaching.
 Recruit and retain students. Oversee departmental marketing and recruitment efforts. Work with
university and college recruitment offices to encourage students to enroll in majors. Coordinate
advising for departmental majors. Analyze student course needs for timely progression to
graduation. Manage student concerns and complaints.
 Represent the department within the college, university, and with outside community. Maintain
departmental website. Develop strong relationships with personnel in advising, records &
registration, and student support services in support of student success. Work with
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development/alumni board and grant office to raise external funds for support of students and
initiatives.
Associate Department Head
Department of Communication Studies; University of Northern Iowa
Spring 2016
B. Academic Appointments/Department of Communication Studies/UNI

Professor of Communication Studies with Academic Tenure
Graduate Faculty Member
Fall 2014 to Present
Associate Professor of Communication Studies with Academic Tenure
Fall 1996 to Summer 2014
Assistant Professor of Communication Studies
Instructor of Performance Studies
Fall 1988 to Spring 1991
C. Academic Appointments/Department of Speech Communication/SIU

Graduate Teaching Assistant
Graduate Research Assistant
(Technical Director for The Calipre Stage)
Graduate Teaching Assistant
III. ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE

A. Departmental Administrative Experience
Department Head. August 1, 2016 to present.
Associate Department Head. Spring 2016.
Producer/Faculty Designer and Technical Director; UNI Interpreters Theatre. Fall 2000
to present.
Member, Academic Program Review Committee, Department of Communication Studies. Fall
2013 to spring 2014.
Chair, Basic Course Director/Rhetoric and Public Address Search Committee. Fall 2013 to spring
2014.
Chair, Performance Studies Tenure Track Position Search Committee; Fall 2012 to Spring 2013
Chair, Communication Major/Minor Department Committee; Fall 2011 to fall 2014.
Co-Chair, Professional Assessment Committee (PAC); Fall 2010 and Spring 2011.
Chair, Media Literacy and Practice Core Course Committee; Fall 2008.
Liaison (Coordinator); Basic Course Committee; Spring 2006 to Spring 2011.
Co-Chair: Department Program Review Committee; Fall 2006 to Fall 2007.
Liaison (Coordinator); Basic Course Committee; May, 2002 to May, 2003
Chairperson; Lang Hall Committee on Scheduling, Supervision and Security; Fall 2000 to
Spring 2006.
Member; Lang Hall Renovation and Move Committee; Fall 2000 to Spring 2001.
Co-Chair; Professional Assessment Committee (PAC); Fall 2000 through Spring 2001.
Chair, Oral Communication General Education Term Position Search Committee; Fall 1999 to
Spring 2000.
Chair; Communication Program Strategic Planning Committee; Fall 1995 to Fall 1998.
Chairperson, Oral Communication General Education Temporary Positions Search Committee;
Fall 1993 to Spring 1994.
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Member, Program Review Committee; Fall 1991 to Fall 1992.
B. College Administrative Experience

Member, CHAS Dean’s Search Committee; Spring 2017.
Member, CHAS Council of Academic Heads; August 1, 2016 to present.
Alternate Senator; CHAS Senate; Fall 2013 to present.
Vice-Chair, CHAS Senate; Fall 2012 to Spring 2013.
Member, CHAS Senate; Fall 2011 to Spring 2013.
Member, CHFA/CNS Merger Committee: CHFA/CNS Senate; Fall 2010 to Spring 2011.
Member, CHFA Senate; Fall 2010 to Spring 2011.
College of Humanities and Fine Arts Technology Policy Committee; Fall 1993 to Fall 1995.
C. University Administrative Experience

Member, University Council of Academic Heads; August 1, 2016 to present.
Member, Academic Program Review Committee; Spring 2012 to Spring 2015.
Member, Foundations of Excellence Faculty Dimension Committee; Fall 2008 to Spring 2009.
Member, Higher Learning Commission Criterion 3 Self Study Committee; Fall 2008 to Spring
2009.
Member, University Copyright Committee; Fall 2007 to Spring 2012.
Elected President, and Executive and Central Committee member, UNI United Faculty;
Summer 2001 to Summer 2002.
D. Professional Associations Administrative Experience

Vice-Chair; States Advisory Committee; Central States Communication Association; April, 1999 to
April, 2001.
President; Iowa Communication Association; September, 1996 to September, 1998.
Chair; Instructional Resources Division; Central States Communication Association. April, 1996 to
April, 1997.
Vice-Chair; Instructional Resources Division; Central States Communication Association. April,
1995 to April, 1996.
Vice-Chair; Instructional Resources Division; Central States Communication Association. April, 1994
to April, 1995.
E. Experience in Arts Administration

Producer/Faculty Designer and Technical Director
The UNI Interpreters Theatre; Department of Communication Studies
University of Northern Iowa; Cedar Falls, Iowa
Fall 1988 to Spring 1992; Fall 1999 to present
Executive Producer and Artistic Director
Agua Caliente Productions; Interdisciplinary Media Production Company
University of Northern Iowa; Cedar Falls, Iowa
Summer 1999 to Summer 2001
Producer/Artistic Director
Cedar Heights Community Players; Cedar Heights Community Presbyterian Church
Cedar Falls, Iowa; Summer 1999 to Summer 2000
First United Players; First United Methodist Church
Cedar Falls, Iowa; Summer 1996 to Summer 1998
Producer/Faculty Advisor
The UNI Student Movie-Making Society; University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, Iowa; Fall 1991 to Fall 1994
Technical Director and Designer
The Calipre Stage; Department of Speech Communication
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Southern Illinois University; Carbondale, Illinois

Co-founder and Producer/Artistic Director
The Indianapolis Theatre Company (A Multiple-Media Production Company and Community
Theatre); Indianapolis, Indiana
1983 through 1986
The IUPUI Listeners Theatre; Department of Communication and Theatre
Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis; Indianapolis, Indiana
F. Advisory Board Experience

Member, National Advisory Board to develop two long distance education programs for an
introduction to public speaking course and an introduction to communication course. Serving as
speech communication content expert and CD-ROM/graphics content expert. Sponsored by
Brown and Benchmark Publishers and Great Plains National, a multi-media production house
associated with the University of Nebraska. March, 1995 to March, 1996.
Member, National Advisory Board; A Multi-Media Course in Multi-Public Communication. Grant
project proposed to the Annenberg/CPB Project. Summer 1994 to Spring 1996.
Advisory Board Member of a College of Humanities and Fine Arts project to design a high
technology, multidisciplinary classroom supported through a grant proposal to Macintosh; Fall
1993 to Fall 1995.
IV. PROFESSIONAL AWARDS, HONORS AND RECOGNITION

A. Professional Awards for Teaching, Scholarship, Creative Activity and Service:
Outstanding Scholar in Performance Studies Award
Central States Communication Association: (Will receive the award in March 2017)
This award is given to a scholar who has made significant contributions to performance studies
and theatre scholarship, and has been a significant contributor to the Central States region.
Top Original Media Award

Central States Communication Association Media Studies Interest Group (March 2017)
“The Negotiation.” An original video production.
Regents Award for Faculty Excellence:

University of Northern Iowa: September 2013.
This award honors faculty who have demonstrated "a sustained record of excellence across the
spectrum of faculty endeavors (teaching, scholarship/creative activity and service." It is the
highest award for faculty achievement given within the Iowa Board of Regents System.
College of Humanities and Fine Arts Faculty Excellence Award:

University of Northern Iowa: October 2011.
This award honors “tenured faculty who have excelled as teachers and scholars/creative artists,
effectively combining the two into exciting classroom experiences.” It is the highest award for
faculty achievement given within the College of Humanities and Fine Arts.
Milestone Award for Outstanding Mentoring of Graduate Students

University of Northern Iowa; April 2010
This award recognizes honors graduate faculty members who have chaired ten or more graduate
student culminating projects or theses.
Outstanding New Teacher Award: Iowa Communication Association: September 1994.

This award honors faculty who have excelled as teachers within the first seven years of their
careers.
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B. Who’s Who Citations:

Who's Who in America:
Who's Who in America - 2015, 69th Edition (pub. 2014) 
Who's Who in America - 2009, 63rd Edition (pub. 2008)
Who's Who in American Education:

Who's Who in American Education - 2007-2008, 8th Edition (pub. 2007) 
Who's Who in American Education - 1996-1997, 5th Edition (pub. 1995)
Who's Who in the Media and Communication:

Who's Who in the Media and Communication - 1998-1999, 1st Edition (pub. 1997)
Who's Who in the World:

Who's Who in the World - 2009, 26th Edition (pub. 2008)
C. Recognition received while in Graduate School:

Phi Kappa Phi (Graduate Academic Honor Society); Southern Illinois University at Carbondale;
August 1985.
The Calipre Award for Distinguished Service; Southern Illinois University at Carbondale; May
1988.
The Calipre Award for Distinguished Service; Southern Illinois University at Carbondale; May
1985.
D. Recognition received while an Undergraduate:

The William L. Garret Award for the Outstanding Student at Indiana University-Purdue
University at Indianapolis; May 1976.
Graduated with Departmental Academic Honors from the Communication and Theatre
Department at Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis; May 1976.
Sigma Pi Alpha (Undergraduate Academic Honor Society); Indiana University-Purdue
University at Indianapolis; April 1976.
Distinguished Service Award; The University Theatre of Indiana University-Purdue University
at Indianapolis; April 1976.
V. TEACHING EXPERIENCE
A. Current Faculty Status at UNI: Graduate Faculty Member
Approved to direct Thesis and Research Paper Committees
B. Areas of Teaching Interest

Performance Studies
Graphic Novels and Sequential Art
Technology and Human Communication
Interpersonal and Nonverbal Communication
Communication Theory, Methodology and Pedagogy
The Basic Communication Course
C. Courses Taught:
University Course:
Future Imperfect: Culture, Society and Communication in Science Fiction Films and Novels
(UNIV 1092) (Fall 1995)
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(UNI) Presidential Scholars Seminar. Study of future societies as presented in film and
literature. Discussion and papers on implications of these future visions on contemporary society.
Performance Studies courses:

Applied and Production Courses:
Applied Performance Studies (COMM 1941) (Multiple Semesters)
(UNI) Lower division. Credit for approved applied work in performance studies.
Applied Performance Studies (COMM 3941) (Multiple Semesters)
(UNI) Upper division. Credit for approved applied work in performance studies.
Interpreters Theatre Production (COMM 4490/5490) (Multiple Semesters)
(UNI) Upper division and Graduate. Advanced study and experience producing, directing,
adapting, performing and working in technical areas in Interpreters Theatre productions.
Introductory Courses:
Oral Interpretation of Literature (COMM 2011) (Multiple Semesters)
(SIU and UNI) Lower division. Performance and theory of literature. Topics include dramatic
analysis, nontraditional texts, prose fiction and poetry.
Group Performance: Scripting and Directing (COMM 2455) (Multiple Semesters)
(UNI) Lower division. Theories and methods of analyzing literary and nonliterary texts for
production, and creating and staging compiled and chamber theatre scripts.
Introduction to Literature (Department of Languages and Literatures) (ENGL 1120)
(Multiple Semesters)
(UNI) Lower division. Using Performance as a critical and analytic method to understand prose
fiction, poetry, drama and children's literature.
Advanced Courses:
Performance and Social Change (COMM 4447/5447) (Multiple Semesters)
(UNI) Upper division and Graduate. Study of creation and theory of interactive performances as a
method to create dialog and promote civic engagement related to social justice issues.
Cultural Performance (COMM 4448/5448)
Topic: Presentation of the Self through Graphic Novels (Fall 2010)
(UNI) Upper division and Graduate. Examination of the theoretic, structural, historical and
social/cultural/political relationships that exist between graphic novels and how graphic novel
creators present themselves through autobiographical graphic novels.
Cultural Performance (COMM 4448/5448)
Topic: Comic Books and Graphic Novels as Literary Texts (Fall 2006)
(UNI) Upper division and Graduate. Study of comic books, graphic novels and other forms of
sequential art as literary texts, in relation to other forms of literary texts, in relation to performance
and self-identity, and in relation to society, gender, race, ethnicity.
Independent Study in Communication (COMM 4198)
(UNI) Upper division. Special Topics Course.
(Fall 2015) Kaie Grassi: Directing a main stage Narrative Theatre Production: The Inferno.
(Spring 2005) Two students: Scripting, Directing, and Technical Directing Narrative Theatre
Productions.
(Spring 2002) Christopher Jameson: Theories, Methods and Practice related to Scenic and
Lighting Design and Technical Theatre in Narrative Theatre.
Special Topics Courses:

Selected Topics in Communication (COMM 3000/5000)
Topic: The Presentation of Interpersonal Dynamics in Graphic Novels (Fall 2011)
(UNI) Upper division and Graduate. Examination of how selected graphic novels depict the ways
that we evolve, develop and grow as adolescents in elementary school, junior and senior high,
including study of the theoretic, structural, historical and social/cultural/political relationships that
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exist between graphic novels and how graphic novel creators present these issues in their texts.
Selected Topics in Communication (COMM 3000/5000)
Topic: Technical Aspects of Narrative Theatre (Spring 2003)
(UNI) Upper division and Graduate. Study and application of contemporary theories and methods
of technical aspects of Narrative Theatre and Performance Studies. Course includes study and
work in set design and construction, lighting design and applications, audio design and
applications, costume and properties design and application and work in multi-media.
Graduate Seminars:
Seminar in Performance Studies: Performance of Gender and Sexual Identity (COMMGRAD
6044) (Fall 2009)
(UNI) Graduate. Examination of how people perform their genders and sexual identities in
relation to performance theory. Seminar included the production of a main stage UNI Interpreters
Theatre public performance art installation created and staged by the class.
Seminar in Performance Studies: Interpersonal Relationships in Science Fiction Films and
Literature (COMMGRAD 6044) (Summer 2004; ICN Course)
(UNI) Graduate. Study of film production theory and methodology; study of literary critical
methods and film criticism; study of theories related to interpersonal relationships. All applied to
selected science fiction films and literature to discuss and predict the future of human relationships
and society.
Seminar in Performance Studies: History and Criticism (COMMGRAD 6044) (Spring 2003)
(UNI) Graduate. Study of the history of the Performance Studies discipline in relation to the
disciplines of Communication Studies, English and Theatre; study of literary critical methods
applied to performance and performance criticism; study of the impact of technology on reading
and performance.
Seminar in Performance Studies: Literary Texts, Films and Solo Performance (COMMGRAD
6044) (Summer 1989)
(UNI) Upper division and Graduate. Examination of the theoretic and practical similarities and
differences between literary texts, their film counterparts and solo performances of the texts.
Graduate Independent Study Project:

Readings in Performance Studies (COMM 4909/5909)
(UNI) Upper division and Graduate. Extensive individual study of special topics in performance
studies theory, history, or research.
(Spring 2012) Emily Eisenman: Annotated Bibliography of scholarly/creative materials compiled
in support of the UNI Interpreters Theatre production of Brother Wolf.
Interpersonal Communication courses:

Interpersonal Communication (COMM 2344) (Multiple Semesters)
(SIU and UNI) Lower division. Skills and theory approach to interpersonal communication.
Advanced Interpersonal Communication (COMM 4322/5322) (Multiple Semesters)
(UNI) Upper division and Graduate. Advanced study of relational theories of interpersonal
communication.
Advanced Courses:
Nonverbal Communication (COMM 4311/5311; HUM 3102) (Multiple Semesters)
(UNI) Upper division and Graduate. In-depth study of patterns of human expression apart from
the spoken or written word. (Same course also offered under a different course number for the
Humanities and General Studies programs.)
Family Communication (COMM 4347/5347) (Multiple Semesters)
(UNI) Upper division and Graduate. Study of communication phenomena in the family setting.
Examination of how family influences the development, maintenance, and enhancement of family
relationships.
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Undergraduate Independent Study Projects:

Independent Study in Communication (COMM 4198) (Multiple Semesters)
(Fall 2001) Carey Gehl: Ethics and Communication in the Work Place.
(Summer 1993) Two students: Nonverbal Communication Projects.
Graduate Seminars:
Interpersonal Communication Seminar: The Impact of Media and Technology on Interpersonal
Communication (COMMGRAD 6043) (Spring 2009)
(UNI) Graduate. Study of how interpersonal relationships and societies are predicted to evolve in
selected science fiction films and literature. Involved study of contemporary interpersonal and
social theory, as well as literary and film criticism.
Interpersonal Communication Seminar: The Impact of Media on Interpersonal
Communication (COMMGRAD 6043) (Fall 1999)
(UNI) Graduate. Study of the impact of media on how interpersonal relationships and
interpersonal communication are defined. Study of the impact of media on the initiation,
maintenance and dissolution of interpersonal relationships.
Graduate Independent Study Projects:

Projects in Communication (COMM GRAD 6955)
(UNI) Graduate. Independent study and research.
(Fall 2006) Roxanne Heiman: Student Perceptions of Instructor Attire. (Resulting paper selected
for presentation at the April 2007 CHFA Graduate Research Symposium.)
(Fall 2003) Angela Platner: Thaidem-American Youth Growing Up in the United States.
(Spring 1994) Christine Brunkhorst: Nonverbal Communication in Mediated Contexts.
Other Communication courses:

Oral Communication (COMM 1000) (Multiple Semesters)
(UNI) Lower division. Taught as a Master Teacher and Recitation Instructor of a Mass Lecture,
and as a stand-alone course. Experiential overview of public speaking, group processes and
interpersonal communication.
Exploring Communication Studies (COMM 2011)
(UNI) Lower division. Overview of the communication discipline, career paths, and career
preparation.
Public Speaking (Multiple Semesters)

(SIU) Lower division. Focused on organization, preparation and delivery of public speeches.
Advanced Courses:
Communication Theories (COMM CORE 3010/5010 COMM CORE 4124) (Multiple Semesters)
(UNI) Upper division and Graduate. Advanced study of communication and human science
theories and concepts.
Business and Professional Oral Communication (COMM 3155)

(UNI) Upper division. Experiential overview of communication theories and techniques applied
to creating and performing interviews and other oral presentations in business settings.
D. Graduate Advisees
Communication Studies Department:
Thesis Director:
Smith, J. (2011). For the love of the club: Women performing gender in motorcycle clubs.
Foy, M. (2009). Negotiating the violent writer/school shooter stereotype.
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Williams, D. (2003). KRS-One as edutainer: An analysis of performance pedaogy. (Co-

Director).
Coe, M. C. (2002). Co-cultural communication on the internet: A socio-linguistic analysis of
rec.arts.bodyart.
Madsen, K. B. (1996). Defining Diversity in the Workforce.
Soukup, C. (1996). Parasocial relationships and interpersonal communication.
Thesis Committee Member:

Atadoga, A. S. (In process). Western media coverage of international news: A content analysis of
Associated Press coverage of Africa.
Smith, M. (2016). How adoption narratives shape an adoptive identity: An autoethnographic
account.
Brown, T. (2010). An autoethnographic study of how romantic relationships begin and end on
internet dating services.
Wernet, M. (2009). The interaction of eye contact and physical appearance among strangers.
Clark, F. K. (2007). Surviving Katrina: A Qualitative Narrative Inquiry.
Davis, B. S. (2002). Identifiable marks: A creative thesis project.
Klatt, C. (2002). Self-talk and right-livihood: A conscious choice.
Murray, M. S. (1999). Effective skills of public speakers.
Hunt, S. K. (1994). Culture and Cognition: The African American Thinker in the Classroom.
Research Paper Director:

Barfield, S. (2011). Barak the barbarian: An investigation of how President Obama is portrayed
through comic books and graphic novels.
Erb, S. (2011). Lie to Me: An investigation into deception.
Young, J. (2011). A study examining how the music of SlipKnot conveys rhetorical messages.
Kerger, T. J. (2005). Using playwrighting as a pedagogical tool.
Wilkensen, T. (2005). The effect of electronically mediated forms of communication on teacher
immediacy.
Buelt, A. (2004). An analysis of dance instruction techniques within the context of nonverbal
communication dynamics.
Antholtz, B.S. (2000). The nature of conflict in lesbian relationships: A Preliminary qualitative
investigation.
Moore, R. (1997). Scared to death: An examination of self-efficacy and speech apprehension in
the classroom.
Falck, C. (1994). Who knows the nature of the human heart: A semiotic analysis of The Crying
Game.
Research Paper Second Reader:

Seifert, P. (In process). Video documentary on a rock band.
Smith, L. M. (In process). Performance for young audiences.
Wiklander, B. (2014). A hermeneutic analysis of congressional budget debates.
DeLeon, J. R. (2013). Home is where your dog is: A creative research project.
Woolridge, R. (2011). Free to play, Free to win: An Evolution in video game commercialization.
Miller, A. (2010). An examination of how gender is portrayed in popular magazines.
Rashig, J. (2010). An examination of how male hemogeny is portrayed in country music.
Tugana, G. (2010). An organizational communication assessment of internet sports blogs.
Heiman, R. (2006). Student perceptions of GTA credibility and confirmation.
Dobesh, B. (2005). The spring break effect: The relationship between individual self-gratification
and
physical fitness behavior.
Miller, R. (2005). A new family structure: Grandfamilies.
Gehl, R. W. (1999). The impact of individual components of image on overall college image among
prospective, traditional-age students.
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Glenn, L. S. (1999). Educational seminars and their effects on working relationships in an

organization.
Harris, D. R. (1999). Called to make peace: Conflict management styles Wesleyan pastors use with
their church boards.
Brunkhorst, K. L. (1995). Telepresence and the use of nonverbal communication in distance learning
applications.
UNI Languages and Literatures Department:

Thesis committee member:
McKeen, N. (2002). A collection of poetry.
Sandvik, R.A. (2002). Margin calls.
Eberhart, M. (1999). Generation Ebb: A novella.
Harrold, J. (1999). The Dream-Eater.
Moore-Henickey, D. (1999). Kept in blue.
Winger, L. (1998). Reflections of satin and sanity.
E. Classroom Hypertext/Hypermedia/PowerPoint Computer Presentation Programs Authored

Siddens III, P. J. (2013). Nonverbal communication. PowerPoint computer presentation
program created to support delivery of Nonverbal Communication textbook content.
Siddens III, P. J. (2013). Oral Interpretation of Literature. PowerPoint computer presentation
program created to support delivery of class content.
Siddens III, P. J. (2012). Family Communication. PowerPoint computer presentation program
created to support delivery of class content.
Siddens III, P. J. (2011). Selected Topics: Interpersonal Dynamics in Graphic Novels.
PowerPoint computer presentation program created to support delivery of class content.
Siddens III, P. J. (2011). Performance and Social Change. PowerPoint computer presentation
Siddens III, P. J. (2010). Cultural Performance: Presentation of Self through Graphic Novels.
Siddens III, P. J. (2009). Oral Interpretation of Literature. PowerPoint computer presentation
Siddens III, P. J. (2007). Performance Texts and Contexts: Performance and Social Change.
Siddens III, P. J. (2005). Nonverbal communication. PowerPoint computer presentation
program created to support delivery of Nonverbal Communication textbook content.
Siddens III, P. J. (2003). Communication: Principles for a lifetime. Revision of a PowerPoint
computer presentation program created to support standalone classroom delivery of Hybrid Oral
Communication textbook content.
Siddens III, P. J. (2001). Communication: Principles for a lifetime. PowerPoint computer
presentation program created to support mass lecture classroom delivery of Hybrid Oral
Communication textbook content.
Siddens III, P. J. (1999). Communicating today. PowerPoint computer presentation program
created to support mass lecture classroom delivery of Hybrid Oral Communication textbook content.
Siddens III, P. J. (1997). Communication in our lives. Persuasion computer presentation program
created to support mass lecture classroom delivery of Hybrid Oral Communication textbook content.
Siddens III, P. J. (1996). Interpersonal Communication. Persuasion computer
presentation program created to support classroom delivery of graduate level interpersonal
communication seminar materials and content.
Siddens III, P. J. (1995). Interactive Experiential Learning Computer Modules. Hypercard
interactive computer presentation program designed for use in Dimensions of Interpersonal
Communication.
Siddens III, P. J. (1995). Future Imperfect: Culture, Communication and Interpersonal
Relationships in Science Fiction. Persuasion computer presentation program created to
support classroom delivery of Presidential Scholars course materials and content.
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Siddens III, P. J. (1995). Dimensions of Interpersonal Communication. Persuasion

computer presentation program created to support classroom delivery of advanced interpersonal
communication course materials and content.
Siddens III, P. J. (1995). Understanding and sharing: An introduction to speech
communication, (6th Ed.). Persuasion computer presentation program created to support mass lecture
classroom delivery of Hybrid Oral Communication textbook content.
Beall, M. L. & Siddens III, P. J. (1995). Understanding and sharing: An introduction to
speech communication (6th Ed.). Persuasion computer presentation program created to mirror Hybrid
Oral Communication textbook content.
Beall, M. L., Siddens III, P. J. & Freeman, J. (1994). Understanding and sharing: An
introduction to speech communication (5th Ed.). Hypercard computer presentation program created to
support mass lecture classroom delivery of Hybrid Oral Communication textbook content.
VI. CREATIVE ACTIVITY

A. Creative Interests and Specialties
 Creative writing (Adapting scripts, writing original prose, poetry and drama)
 Production Theory and Practice: Performance Studies; Theatre; Film; Video; and Audio
 Producing, adapting, writing and directing staged, filmed and videotaped performances
 Acting and voice over work
 Scenic, Lighting, Audio and Multi-Media design
 Properties, Costume and Makeup Design
 Technical Direction, Scenery Construction
 Setting and focusing lights, Engineering audio; Designing media
 Constructing properties and costumes, Designing and applying makeup
B. Current Creative Projects

 Producer, Writer, Stage Director, Designer, and Technical Director for the UNI Interpreters Theatre.
 Creating an auto-ethnographic series of one-page comics titled Expecting Rain.
 Working with a group of undergraduate students to adapt Cory Doctorow and Jenny Wang’s In Real Life, a
fictional graphic novel, to an Interpreters Theatre production to be presented in the fall of 2017.
 Conducting research to write an original play based on the legend/myth of Tantalus.
 Conducting research to adapt Poe’s Dr. Tarr and Professor Fether to a chamber opera or nonmusical
Interpreters Theatre performance.
C. Peer-Reviewed, Professionally Adjudicated Theatrical Productions

Cornucopia. UNI Interpreters Theatre. Fall 2016. Producer, Designer, and Technical Director.
Adjudicated by Jonathan Gray, Ph.D.; Communication and Performance Studies Scholar and Creative
Artist; Department of Communication Studies, Southern Illinois University.
Just Another Day in Paradise. UNI Interpreters Theatre. Fall 2014. Producer, Playwright,
Designer, Technical and Stage Director. Adjudicated by Jennifer Tuder, Ph.D.; Communication and
Performance Studies Scholar and Creative Artist; Departments of Communication Studies and Theatre,
St. Cloud State University.
Wasted. UNI Interpreters Theatre. Spring 2014. Producer, Designer, and Technical Director.
Adjudicated by Justin Trudeau, Ph.D.; Communication and Performance Studies Scholar and Creative
Artist; Department of Communication Studies, University of North Texas.
No Exit. UNI Interpreters Theatre. Fall 2012. Producer, Designer, Technical Director and Stage
Director. Adjudicated by Kristy Hartsgrove, MFA; Professional Actor and Director; Artistic Associate
with Working Group Theatre of Iowa and Actor with Riverside Theatre, Iowa City, Iowa.
Brother Wolf. UNI Interpreters Theatre. Spring 2012. Producer, Stage Co-Director, Designer and
Technical Director. Adjudicated by Professor and Dean Gary Balfantz, Ph.D.; Communication and
Performance Studies Scholar and Creative Artist; Department of Communication Studies; Lake
Superior State University.
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Carne Viva. UNI Interpreters Theatre. Fall 2011. Producer, Designer and Technical Director.
Adjudicated by Professor and Department Chair, Bernadette Calafell, Ph.D.; Communication and
Performance Studies Scholar and Creative Artist; Department of Communication Studies, University of
Denver.
The Summoning. UNI Interpreters Theatre. Fall 2010. Producer, Writer, Stage Director, Designer
and Technical Director. Adjudicated by Professor Tami Spry, Ph.D.; Communication and Performance
Studies Scholar and Creative Artist; Department of Communication Studies, St. Cloud State University.
Barry Gifford’s Wild at Heart. UNI Interpreters Theatre. Fall 2009. Producer, Adapter, Director,
Designer and Technical Director. Adjudicated by Professor Linda Park-Fuller, Ph.D.; Communication
and Performance Studies Scholar and Creative Artist; Department of Communication Studies, Arizona
State University.
Triumphant Love: A Chamber Opera. UNI Interpreters Theatre. Spring 2008. Producer, Librettist,
Designer, Technical Director and Stage Director. Adjudicated by Professor John V. Modaff, Ph.D.
Communication and Performance Studies Scholar and Creative Artist; Department of Communication
Studies, Morehead State University.
Barbie Undone. UNI Interpreters Theatre. Spring 2004. Producer, Designer and Technical
Director. Adjudicated by Professor and Department Chair Nathan Stucky, Ph.D.; Communication and
Performance Studies Scholar and Creative Artist; Department of Speech Communication, Southern
Illinois University at Carbondale.
Extra Curricular: A Novel of Rape on Campus. UNI Interpreters Theatre. Spring 2002. Producer,
Designer and Technical Director. Adjudicated by Associate Professor Jesse Swan, Ph.D.; English
Literature and Drama Scholar; Department of English Language and Literature, University of Northern
Iowa.
D. UNI Graduate College: Professional Development Leaves and Summer Fellowship for Creative
Projects
Siddens III, P. J. (2015). Professional Development Leave granted by the Graduate College for
the Spring 2015 semester. Recontextualize and adapt the epic poem Dante’s Inferno into a two-act play
script featuring a contemporary context, and focusing on issues related to interpersonal communication
and relationships, as well as tensions between humanity and modern technology. Once the play script
is written I will then produce, design, technical direct, and stage direct the production on the UNI
Interpreters Theatre stage.
Siddens III, P. J. (2014). Summer fellowship granted by the Graduate College for May, 2014 to
complete writing and designing an original one or two act play centering on a high school
hostage/shooter situation similar to Columbine, Virginia Tech, Northern Illinois, Sandy Hook
Elementary, etc. Completed script was performed at the UNI Interpreters Theatre as a main stage
production produced, designed, technical directed, and stage directed by Siddens in fall 2014.
Siddens III, P. J. (2010). Professional Development Leave granted by the Graduate College for
the Spring 2010 semester. Recontextualize and adapt the ancient English allegorical morality play
The Summoning of Everyman into a contemporary context for production by the UNI Interpreters
Theatre in Fall 2010. Completed script was performed at the UNI Interpreters Theatre as a main stage
production produced, designed, technical directed and stage directed by Siddens in fall 2010.
Schmitz, A. and Siddens III, P. J. (2005). Professional Development Leave granted by the
Graduate College for the Fall 2005 semester. Adapt the Turgenev short story Triumphant Love
into a chamber opera. Siddens adapted the libretto for the chamber opera from the original short story.
Schmitz wrote the score for the chamber opera. Completed chamber opera was performed at the UNI
Interpreters Theatre in a workshop version produced, designed, technical directed and stage directed by
Siddens, with musical direction by Schmitz in spring 2008.
E. CHFA and CHAS Major and Small Faculty Development Grants in support of Creative Activities
Siddens III, P. J. (Fall, 2014). CHAS Small Faculty Development Grant. To support the
production of Just Another Day in Paradise, an original play produced, written and directed by
Siddens. ($300.00).
Siddens III, P. J. (Spring 2014). CHAS Small Faculty Development Grant. To support the
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production of Just Another Day in Paradise, an original play produced, written and directed by
Siddens. ($300.00).
Siddens III, P. J. (2013). CHAS Small Faculty Development Grant. To support the production of
The Negotiation, a fiction short film produced, written and directed by Siddens. ($300.00).
Siddens III, P. J. (2013). CHAS Major Faculty Development Grant. To support the UNI
Interpreters Theatre productions of CONVICT, Clogging the System, and Home Is Where Your Dog Is.
($1,250.00).
Siddens III, P. J. (2012). CHAS Major Faculty Development Grant. To support the UNI
Interpreters Theatre production of Brother Wolf. ($1,250.00).
Siddens III, P. J. (2012). CHAS Small Faculty Development Grant. To support the UNI
Interpreters Theatre production of Brother Wolf. ($300.00).
Siddens III, P. J. (2011). CHFA Small Faculty Development Grant. To support the adjudication
of the chamber opera Triumphant Love. ($300.00).
Siddens III, P. J. (2009). CHFA Major Faculty Development Grant. To support the UNI
Interpreters Theatre production of Wild at Heart in Spring 2008. ($1,250.00).
Schmitz, A. and Siddens III, P. J. (2007). CHFA Major Faculty Development Grant. To support
the UNI Interpreters Theatre production of the chamber opera Triumphant Love in Spring 2008.
($1,250.00).
Siddens III, P. J. (2004). CHFA Small Faculty Development Grant. To support the adjudication
of the UNI Interpreters Theatre production of Barbie Undone. ($300.00).
Siddens III, P. J. (1999). CHFA Small Faculty Development Grant. To support the production of
the Poe-A-Tree and Why We Climb video projects. ($300.00).
F. Peer-Reviewed, Competitively Selected Creative Publications

Schmitz, A. and Siddens III, P. J. (2009). Triumphant Love. Universitas. Cedar Falls: UNI
Graduate College.
Siddens III, P. J. (2002). Rock of ages II. Poem. Lyrical Iowa 2002. Des Moines: Iowa Poetry
Association.
Siddens III, P. J. (2001). Tree song. Poem. Lyrical Iowa 2001. Des Moines: Iowa Poetry
Association.
Siddens III, P. J. (2000). The sins of the fathers. Poem. Lyrical Iowa 2000. Des Moines: Iowa
Poetry Association.
Siddens III, P. J. (2000). One last time. Poem. Inner Weather. Cedar Falls: Language and
Literature Department, University of Northern Iowa.
Siddens III, P. J. (1999). Fourth of July. Poem. (Received Honorable Mention Award for Adult
General Category). Lyrical Iowa 1999. Des Moines: Iowa Poetry Association.
Siddens III, P. J. (1997). Wee Bee. Poem. Lyrical Iowa 1997. Des Moines: Iowa Poetry
Association.
Siddens III, P. J. (1995). Orbison. Poem. Inner Weather. Cedar Falls: Language and
Literature Department, University of Northern Iowa.
Siddens III, P. J. (1994). Girl Running with Pillow. Poem. Lyrical Iowa 1994 . Des Moines:
Iowa Poetry Association.
Siddens III, P. J. (1994). Root Beer Floats and Redemption. Short Story. Inner Weather.
Cedar Falls: Language and Literature Department, University of Northern Iowa
Siddens III, P. J. (1993). Unhappy Endings. Poem. Inner Weather. Cedar Falls: Language and
Literature Department, University of Northern Iowa
Siddens III, P. J. (1993). Baraka. Poem. Lyrical Iowa 1993. Des Moines: Iowa Poetry
Association.
G. Peer-Reviewed, Competitively Selected, and Invited, Readings and Creative Presentations

Siddens III, P. J. (2017). "The Negotiation." Scholarly/Creative activity presentation of an original
video production. Central States Communication Association Conference; Media Studies Interest
Group; Minneapolis, MN. (Competitively selected.) (Recipient of the Top Original Media Award.)
Siddens III, P. J., Roberts, J, and Quinn, E. (2017). "Expecting Rain: An Existential,
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Autoethnographic Comic." Scholarly/Creative Activity Presentation. Central States Communication

Association Conference; Popular Culture Interest Group; Minneapolis, MN. (Competitively selected.)
Siddens III, P. J. (2016). "Researching and Teaching using Comic Books and Romance Comics"
Presentation on comic books for Dr. Harry Brod’s Presidential Scholars Seminar; UNI; Cedar Falls,
IA. (Invited presentation.)
Siddens III, P. J., and selected cast and crew members (2015). "The Inferno."
Presentation of selected cuttings from the UNI Interpreters Theatre fall 2015 production of the original
play at a UNI Graduate College Brown Bag Colloquium. UNI Graduate College; Cedar Falls, IA.
(Primary presenter.) (Invited.)
Siddens III, P. J., and selected cast and crew members (2015). "Just another day in paradise."
Presentation of selected cuttings from the UNI Interpreters Theatre fall 2014 production of the original
play at the CSCA conference. Central States Communication Association Conference; Performance
Studies Division; Madison, WI. (Respondent.) (Competitively selected.)
Siddens III, P. J. (2014). "Who would win?" Presentation on comic book history and structure at
the Rod Library Mini-Comic Con; UNI; Cedar Falls, IA. (Invited presentation.)
Siddens III, P. J. (2014). "Performance Studies Arcades." Presentation of history of UNI
Performance Studies and Interpreters Theatre programs. National Communication Association
Conference; Performance Studies Division; Chicago, IL. (Participated in creating our Arcade artifact.
Unable to attend conference. Other UNI faculty and graduate students presented our Arcade.)
(Competitively selected.)
Siddens III, P. J. (2014). "Just Another Day in Paradise." Poster Session; Graduate College
Faculty Showcase for PDL’s and Fellowships. UNI Graduate College; Cedar Falls, IA. (Competitively
selected award, invited presentation.)
McGeough, D. D. and Siddens III, P. J. (2014). "Wasted: An E(co)-production." Presentation of
selected cuttings from the UNI Interpreters Theatre spring 2014 production of the original play at the
CSCA conference. Central States Communication Association Conference; Performance Studies
Division; Minneapolis, MN. (Chair and respondent.) (Competitively selected.)
Siddens III, P. J. (2014). "Comic books, social and cultural change, and race in the 1960’s."
Power Point presentation and research presented at the Rod Library Mini-Comic Con; UNI; Cedar
Falls, IA. (Invited presentation.)
Siddens III, P. J. (2012). "Taxonomy of Common Stereotypes Found in Racist Animated
Cartoons from the 1920’s to the 1950’s." Power Point presentation and research presented at the
symposium Cartoon Review: Images of Racial Minorities in Animated Films; Cedar Falls, IA. (Invited
presentation.)
Siddens III, P. J. (2008). "Domestic Containment: Women and Romance Comics of the 50’s
and 60’s." Power Point presentation and research paper presented at the UNI Women’s and Gender
Studies CROW Forum; University of Northern Iowa. (Invited presentation.)
Siddens III, P. J. (2008). I want a brave man, I want a cave man. Performance of popular music
focusing on romantic relationships as described in girl group songs of the 50’s and 60’s and
discussion. Presented at the Iowa Communication Association Conference; Waterloo, IA.
Siddens III, P. J. (2002). "Voices in the text: Exploring the self-concepts of speakers in creative
writing." Performance of original poetry (you cancelled lunch again today, i missed lunch again
today, and things to do today) and discussion presented at the National Communication Association
Conference; Performance Studies Division; New Orleans, LA. (Competitively selected.)
Siddens III, P. J. (2002). "Debut Performance in the Birth of a Story: Poems and Songs."
Performance of original song (Said some things) and discussion presented at the Central States
Communication Association Conference; Instructional Resources Division; Milwaukee, WI.
Siddens III, P. J. (2001). "Autobiography in Creative Writing: Tensions between Fact and
Fiction." Performance of original poetry (Spring 1969) and discussion presented at the Iowa
Communication Association Conference; The Amana Colonies, IA. (Competitively selected.)
Arms, G., Kaszonyi, M. & Siddens III, P. J. (2001). Public reading of an original play by Gary
Arms, The Arranged Marriage. Sponsored by the Department of English Language and Literature,
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UNI. Cedar Falls, IA. (Invited presentation.)

Siddens III, P. J. (2001). "The autobiographical self: Discovering the self through original
writing." Performance of original poetry (Uncle Baxter) and discussion presented at the Central States
Communication Association Conference; Instructional Resources Division; Cincinnati, OH.
Siddens III, P. J. (1997). "Using poetry to teach the principles of self-concept, self-image and
self-esteem to interpersonal communication students." Research paper presented at the Central States
Communication Association Conference; St. Louis, MO. (Competitively selected.)
H. Recent Video and Stage Acting Creative Activity:

Kaiser, K. (2015). The Last Jury. Fiction video play. Actor: Judge 1. Cedar Falls: UNI Electronic
Media class project.
Gunn, S., Director. (2014). Provided narration track for video production. Read from Washington
Irving’s Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Cedar Fall, IA: Cedar Falls Cable Division and Hearst Center for
the Arts.
Siddens III, P. J. (2013). The Negotiation. Fiction video play. Producer, writer, director. Actor:
The Professor. Cedar Falls: Agua Caliente Productions and Enrapture Motions.
Hamzehee, J., Writer and director (2013). CONVICT. Stage Play. Actor: Camus. Cedar Falls: UNI
Interpreters Theatre.
Poll, B., Gunn, S. and Campbell, I., Directors (2012). Seceding Within. Fiction video play. Actor:
Potential Advertiser. Cedar Falls: UNI Electronic Media class project.
Soans, F., Writer and director. (2010). ReBirth. Fiction video play. Actor: The Congressman.
Cedar Falls, IA.
Sandberg, D., Writer and director. (2011). Two Conversations. Fiction video play. Actor: The
Father. Cedar Falls: UNI Electronic Media class project.
Omanovic, A., Writer and director. (2011). Frankly Hasem. Fiction video play. Actor: Frank
(Hasem). Cedar Falls: UNI Electronic Media class project.
I. UNI Interpreters Theatre: Creative Activity

* Indicates a world premiere production
2016-2017
Fall:
*Cornucopia. Producer, Designer, and Technical Director.
*An Evening of “Text” Messages: Class Performance Hour. Producer, Designer and Technical
Director.
Spring:
*Boys will be Boys. Producer, Designer, and Technical Director.
*Performance Power Hour! Class Performance Hour. Producer, Designer, and Technical
Director.
2015-2016
Fall:
*The Inferno. Producer, Playwright, Designer, and Technical Director.
Director.
Spring:
Facing our truth: Short plays on Trayvon, race and privilage. Producer, Designer, and Technical
Director.
Director.
2014-2015
Fall:
A Life in Performance: Celebrating the Career of Phyllis Scott Carlin. Producer, Designer, and
Technical Director.
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*Just Another Day in Paradise. Producer, Writer, Designer, Technical Director, and Stage
Director.
Director.
Spring:
On professional development assignment this semester, writing an original play.
*The Soul Food Museum. Producer, Designer, and Technical Director.
Dogs of Rwanda. Producer, Designer, and Technical Director.
Funny . . . As a Crutch? Producer, Designer, and Technical Director.
Director.
2013-2014
Fall:
An Evening of Solo Performances. Leftovers. Professional Guest Performance Artist Brianne
Waychoff. Station to Station. Professional Guest Performance Artist Ben Powell.
Producer, Designer, and Technical Director.
*Slammin’ at the Interp! Featuring Josh Hamzehee, Melina Gotera, Yaw Kyeremateng, Zora
Hurst, Kate Krohn, Christian Roth and Jerica Crawford. Professional Guest and Undergraduate
and Graduate Student Performance Artists. Producer, Designer, and Technical Director.
Director.
Performance! Body! Self! A Performance & Lecture & Rant by Tim Miller, Special
Guest Professional Performance Artist. Producer.
Spring:
*Wasted. Producer, Designer and Technical Director.
*(Re)Orientation. Producer, Designer and Technical Director.
*Performance Power Hour! Class Performance Hour. Producer, Designer and Technical Director.
The Labor Movement Revisited in Song. Professional Guest Artist Corey Dolgen. Producer and
Technical Director.
2012-2013
Fall:
No Exit. Producer, Designer, Technical Director and Stage Director.
Director.
*Hubris and Shame Within: Performance Studies Graduate Seminar Class Performance Hour.
Producer, Designer and Technical Director.
Spring:
*CONVICT. Producer, Designer and Technical Director.
*Clogging the System. Producer, Designer and Technical Director.
*Home is where your dog is. Producer, Designer and Technical Director.
*Performance Power Hour! Class Performance Hour. Producer, Designer and Technical Director.
Triskaidekaphobia: 13 Consumer Tragedies. Professional Guest Performance Artist Amy Kilgard.
Producer and Technical Director.
2011-2012
Fall:
*Carne Viva. Producer, Designer and Technical Director.
*Town Hall: A Sojourn and TEAM Theatre Professional Acting Companies Residency. Producer,
Designer and Technical Director.
I want my jacket back. Professional Guest Performance Artist Jennifer Freitag. Producer and
Technical Director.
Spring:
Brother Wolf. Producer, Stage Co-Director, Designer and Technical Director.
*Town Hall: A Sojourn and TEAM Theatre Professional Acting Companies Residency. Producer,
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*Made to Order; SAVE Performance. Producer, Designer and Technical Director.
2010-2011
Fall:
*The Summoning. Producer, Writer, Stage Director, Designer and Technical Director.
*Journey Through the Night. Producer, Designer and Technical Director.
Spring:
*For the Love of the Club. Producer, Designer and Technical Director.
*Why, Felly. Producer, Designer and Technical Director.
2009-2010
Fall:
Execution of Justice. Producer, Designer and Technical Director.
*Strong Enough for a Woman, Gentle Enough for a Man. Producer, Director, Writer, Designer
and Technical Director.
*The Air That I Breathe. Professional Guest Performance Artist Leah White. Producer, Designer
Spring:
*In the Ali-Way. Producer, Designer and Technical Director.
Reefer Madness. Producer, Designer and Technical Director.
2008-2009
Fall:
*Barry Gifford’s Wild at Heart. Producer, Adapter, Director, Designer and Technical Director.
Until Someone Wakes Up. Producer, Designer and Technical Director.
Spring:
*Daddy’s Little Girl. Producer, Designer and Technical Director.
*The Mating Game; SAVE Performance. Producer, Designer and Technical Director.
Sex across the curriculum. Professional Guest Performance Artist Jennifer Tuder. Producer,
2007-2008
Fall:
Half-masted 3.2: Improv Comedy Troupe: A Series of Improvisational Events. Producer, Designer
43 Plays for 43 Presidents. Producer, Designer and Technical Director.
Spring:
Dead White Males. Producer, Designer and Technical Director.
We, the People. Stories from the Cedar Valley’s Newest Immigrants. Class Performance Hour.
Half-masted 3.2: Improv Comedy Troupe: as illustrated by Jessica Walstrom. Producer, Designer
*Triumphant Love: A Chamber Opera. Producer, Librettist, Designer,Technical Director and
Stage Director.
2006-2007
Fall:
Nickel and Dimed. Producer, Designer and Technical Director.
Half-masted 3.2: Improv Comedy Troupe: A Wonderful Evening of Improvisational Whimsy for
Ladies and Gentlemen. Producer, Designer and Technical Director.
Audience Assemble!!! Looking at Comic Books in New Ways. Professional Guest Performance
Artist Timothy Uren and Professional Guest Lecturer Harry Brod. Producer, Designer and
Technical Director.
Spring:
*Telling My Way Home. Producer, Designer and Technical Director.
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Half-masted 3.2: Improv Comedy Troupe: Gorilla theatre. Producer, Designer and Technical
Director.
Northern Plains Performance Festival. Arrested Voices: Performance in Prisons. Producer,
Doin’ Time: Through the Visiting Glass. Professional Guest Performance Artist Ashley Lucas.
Good Eats! Professional Guest Performance Artist Christopher Collins. Producer, Designer and
Technical Director.
2005-2006
Fall:
Theatre was dark: Dr. Mitchell and I both were on professional development leaves.
Spring:
Dead Man Walking. Producer, Designer and Technical Director.
Half-masted 3.2: Improv Comedy Troupe: A Swinging Freestyle Jamboree!. Producer, Designer
*Bible Beater/Bra Burner. Producer, Designer and Technical Director.
2004-2005 Season
Fall:
Dracula. Producer, Designer and Technical Director.
Half-masted 3.2: Improv Comedy Troupe: Eternal sunshine of the improv mind. Producer,
Half-masted 3.2: Improv Comedy Troupe: Improv Rain. Producer, Designer and Technical
Director.
Spring:
Beat: a play on words. Producer, Designer and Technical Director.
Director.
2003-2004 Season
Fall:
*Voices of freedom: Brazilian slave narratives. Producer, Designer and Technical Director.
In-Verse: A poetry slam. Producer, Designer and Technical Director.
Half-masted 3.2: Improv Comedy Troupe: Lorem improv dolor. Producer, Designer and Technical
Director.
*The streets are burning: The Chicago eight conspiracy trial. Producer, Designer and Technical
Director.
Spring:
*An evening of performance art: Women and hysteria. Producer, Designer and Technical Director.
Director.
*Barbie undone. Producer, Designer and Technical Director.
2002-2003 Season
Fall:
Grand Isle stories. Touring Production from Central College, Pella, IA. Producer and Technical
Director.
*Just living: White men challenging racism. Producer, Designer and Technical Director.
*A sixties happening. Class Performance Hour. Producer, Designer and Technical Director.
Spring:
Vagina Monologues. Producer, Designer and Technical Director.
Vonnegut cubed. Producer, Designer and Technical Director.
Half-masted 3.2: Improv Comedy Troupe: Hilarious Hijinx. Producer, Designer and Technical
Director.
Excerpts from voices in the rain. Professional Guest Performance Artist Michael Keck. Producer,
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2001-2002 Season (Began producing in Lang Hall Interpreters Theatre)

Fall:
*Writing against your text: Exploring the self through original texts. Producer, Director, Writer,
Performing in the borders: Interrogating our internal differences. Class Performance Hour.
Spring:
Identifiable marks. Producer, Designer and Technical Director.
Safe passage. Class Performance Hour. Producer, Designer and Technical Director.
Extra-curricular: A novel of rape on campus. Producer, Designer and Technical Director.
2000-2001 Season (Last season of productions in CAC 108)

Fall:
Genre-hopping. Producer, Designer and Technical Director.
Spring:
Hidden: A-gender. Producer, Designer and Technical Director.
J. Selected Examples of Experience as a Producer/Director/Script Adapter

I have adapted, directed and/or been Producer/Faculty Advisor for more than 100
educational, community and professional theatre productions. The following are illustrative:
My Immortal Diptera; Director; Herron Performing Arts; 1974
Fahrenheit 451; Director and Script Adapter; The IUPUI Listeners Theatre; 1975
The Hound of the Baskervilles; Director and Script Adapter; The IUPUI Listeners Theatre; 1983
Sam Shepard’s The Mad Dog Blues; Producer, Director; The Indianapolis Theatre Company;
1984
A Day No Pigs Would Die; Director and Script Adapter; The Calipre Stage; 1986
Tuck Everlasting; Producer, Director and Script Adapter; The UNI Interpreters Theatre; 1991
Writing against your text; Producer, Director and Script Adapter; The UNI Interpreters Theatre;
2001
Triumphant Love; Producer, Director and Libretist; The UNI Interpreters Theatre; 2008
Barry Gifford’s Wild at Heart; Producer, Adapter, Director; The UNI Interpreters Theatre;
2008
Strong Enough for a Woman, Gentle Enough for a Man; Producer, Writer, Director; The UNI
Interpreters Theatre; 2009
The Summoning; Producer, Writer, Director; The UNI Interpreters Theatre; 2010
No Exit; Producer, Director; The UNI Interpreters Theatre; 2012
K. Selected Examples of Acting Experience

I have assumed more than 50 roles in educational and community theatre and video
productions. The following are illustrative.
Cousin in The Summoning of Everyman; Herron Performing Arts; 1974
Arthur in Kellogg's Tell Me You Love Me, Junie Moon; The IUPUI Listeners Theatre; 1975
Henry VIII in Bolt's A Man for All Seasons; The IUPUI University Theatre; 1976
The Bishop of Lax in King's See How They Run; The IUPUI University Theatre; 1977
Virgil Blessing in Inge's Bus Stop; Theatre-in-the-Woods; 1979
Dudard in Ionesco's Rhinoceros; The Broad Ripple Playhouse; 1980
Yankel in Wiesel's The Trial of God; Theatre-in-the-Woods; 1980
Harry Blake in Herbert's Naughty Marietta; Repertory Theatre at CTS; 1983
Athos in Raby's The Three Musketeers; The IUPUI University Theatre; 1983
Doc Baugh in William's Cat on a Hot Tin Roof; The IUPUI University Theatre; 1984
The First Guard in Howe's Museum; Theatre UNI; 1992
The Congressman in Rebirth; Video produced by Francesca Soans; 2010
Dad in Two Conversations; Video produced by Diane Sandberg; 2011
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Frank (Hasem) in Frankly, Hasem; Video produced by Aldijana Omanovic; 2011

Camus in CONVICT; UNI Interpreters Theatre; 2013
L. Selected Examples of Technical Experience

I have designed and/or implemented scenery, lighting and audio for over 100 educational,
community and professional theatre productions. The following are illustrative.
Tantalus; Carpenter/Electrician; Herron Performing Arts; 1975
Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds; Lighting and Audio Designer; Hendricks County Players; 1976
A View from the Bridge; Lighting Designer/Operator; Theatre in the Woods; 1977
The Promise; Audio Designer/Operator; The IUPUI University Theatre; 1978
The Chinese Nightingale; Production Designer/Technical Director; The Children's Museum
Junior Thespians; 1978
A Hatful of Rain; Scenic Designer/Painter; The IUPUI University Theatre; 1980
Abies Irish Rose; Technical Director/Lighting Designer; The Jewish Heritage Theatre; 1983
No Exit; Technical Director/Lighting Designer; The Calipre Stage; 1988
Spoon River Anthology; Design Scenery and Lighting; Cedar Falls Community Theatre; 1989
Grand Isle Stories; Scenic and Lighting Designer and Technical Director; The UNI Interpreters
Theatre; 2002
Barbie Undone; Scenic and Lighting Designer and Technical Director; The UNI Interpreters
Theatre; 2004
Telling my way home; Scenic and Lighting Designer and Technical Director; The UNI
Interpreters Theatre; 2007
M. Film and Video Production Experience

I was employed for five years with the Medical Educational Resources Program of the
Indiana University School of Medicine as a video, film and audio Production Assistant. From
1979 to 1984 I gained studio and location experience as a(n):
Videographer l6mm Cinematographer

Video Recorder Operator l6mm Film Editor
Lighting Director (film/video) Scenic Designer and Carpenter
Audio Engineer (film/video/slide/tape) Dolly Grip (film/video)
Audio Grip (film/video) Camera Grip (film/video)
Switching Board Operator: Medical Television Network
Patient Television Network
VII. SCHOLARLY ACTIVITY

A. Research Interests and Specialties
Media Production Theory and Practice: (Performance Studies; Theatre; Film; Video; and Audio)
Graphic Novels and Sequential Art
Relationships between Technology and Human Communication
Interpersonal and Nonverbal Communication
Communication Theory, Methodology and Pedagogy
Using Computer, Video and Audio Technology in Communication Classes
B. Current Scholarly Projects

Research into how the theatrical production process functions organizationally, and how the theatrical
production process relates to, and can be defined as, ritualistic
Research on how self-concept, self-image and self-disclosure are demonstrated through social
networking web sites such as FaceBook and MySpace
Research on the impact of modern technology on interpersonal relationships and the definition of
interpersonal communication
Research updating nonverbal communication theories to account for electronically mediated
communication contexts
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C. Peer-Reviewed, Refereed Scholarly Publications

Siddens III, P. J. (2010). "Revising Heslin’s Taxonomy of Touch for the New Millenium.” The
Texas Speech Communication Journal; Vol. 35, No. 1.
Siddens III, P. J. (2002). "Using the film American History X to teach principles of self-concept
in the introduction to interpersonal communication class.” The Communication and Theatre
Association of Minnesota Journal; Vol. 29, Summer.
Siddens III, P. J. (2002). "Using role-playing to demonstrate processes of group problem-
solving." The Iowa Journal of Communication; Vol. 34, No. 2.
Siddens III, P. J. (2001). "Content versus delivery in public speaking instruction." The Iowa
Journal of Communication; Vol. 33, No. 2.
Siddens III, P. J. (1997). "Figures of Speech in Poetic and Everyday Discourse." Instructional
Supplement: The Art of Public Speaking. Ed. by Stephen E. Lucas. Reprinted from The Speech
Communication Teacher; Vol. 8, No. 3.
Siddens III, P. J. (1996). "Touch, territoriality and nonverbal communication." The Speech
Siddens III, P. J. (1995). "Preparing for Performance in the Beginning Interpretation Classroom:
A Suggested Outline of Procedures. The Illinois Journal of Speech and Theatre. Vol. 46.
Siddens III, P. J. (1995). "Using stage light to reinforce structural tensions within a narrative
text." The Speech and Theatre Association of Missouri Journal; Vol 25.
Siddens III, P. J. (1994). "Figures of Speech in Poetic and Everyday Discourse." The Speech
Siddens III, P. J. (1992). "Literary Texts, Films and Solo Performance: A Course in Translating
Texts from One Medium to Another." The Speech Communication Teacher; Vol. 6, No. 4.
D. Invited Scholarly Publication

Siddens III, P. J. (2007). "Book review: The basic communication course online: Scholarship and
application.” The Basic Communication Course Annual.
E. Peer-Reviewed Research Papers available through ERIC

Siddens III, P. J. (2000). "Using the feature film American History X to teach principles of self-
concept in the introduction to interpersonal communication course." Research paper presented at the
Central States Communication Association Conference; Detroit, MI. ED440412
Ogbondah, C. and Siddens III, P. J. (1999). "Defining traditional forms of communication in
Nigerian Culture within the context of nonverbal communication." Research paper presented at the
Central States Communication Association Conference; St. Louis, Mo. ED429324
Siddens III, P. J. (1999). "2010 and beyond: Virtual reality and the communication classroom."
Research paper presented at the Central States Communication Association Conference; St. Louis,
MO. ED429323
Siddens III, P. J. (1998). "An examination of the emphasis instructors place on content and
delivery issues when teaching public speaking." Research paper presented at the Central States
Communication Association Conference; Chicago, IL. ED420085
Siddens III, P. J. (1994). "Perspectives on promoting cultural diversity and sensitivity in the
basic communication course." Research Paper presented at the Speech Communication Association
Conference; New Orleans, LA. ED428413
Siddens III, P. J. (1994). "Using Video-taped Examples of Stand-up Comedy Routines to Teach
Principles of Public Speaking." Research paper presented at the Central States Communication
Association Conference; Oklahoma City, OK. ED428414
Siddens III, P. J. (1991). "The Application of Stage Lighting to the Reinforcement of Structural
Tensions Within a Narrative Text." Research paper presented at the Central States Communication
Association Conference; Chicago, IL. ED420085
Siddens III, P. J. (1990). "An Outline of Rehearsal Procedures for Solo Performances in the
Beginning Interpretation Classroom." Research paper presented at the Speech Communication
Association Conference; Chicago, IL. ED327885
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F. Peer-Reviewed, Competitively Selected, Research Papers Presented at Conferences

Siddens III, P. J. (2002). "Touch in the year 2001 and after: Examining Heslin’s taxonomy of
touching after twenty-five years." Research paper presented at the Central States Communication
Association Conference; Milwaukee, WI.
Antholtz, B. S. and Siddens III, P. J. (2001). "The nature of conflict in lesbian relationships: A
preliminary qualitative investigation." Research paper presented at the National Communication
Association Conference; Atlanta, GA.
Hansel, K. and Siddens III, P. J. (2001). "A review of scholarly research examining touch
initiation in relation to gender." Research paper presented at the Central States Communication
Association Conference; Cincinnati, OH.
Paulsen, R. and Siddens III, P. J. (2000). "A semiotic approach to understanding how
intonation functions in spoken discourse." Research paper presented at the National Communication
Association Conference; Seattle, WA.
Siddens III, P. J. (2000). "Using the feature film American History X to teach principles of self-
concept in the introduction to interpersonal communication course." Research paper presented at the
Central States Communication Association Conference; Detroit, MI.
Siddens III, P. J. (1999). "The technologicial “have-nots, Part II:” An outline of issues that
continue to define a new type of at-risk student." Research presentation at the National
Communication Association Conference; Chicago, IL.
Ogbondah, C. and Siddens III, P. J. (1999). "Defining traditional forms of communication in
Nigerian Culture within the context of nonverbal communication." Research paper presented at the
Central States Communication Association Conference; St. Louis, Mo.
Siddens III, P. J. (1999). "2010 and beyond: Virtual reality and the communication classroom."
Research paper presented at the Central States Communication Association Conference; St. Louis,
MO.
Siddens III, P. J. (1998). "The technologicial “have-nots:” An outline of issues that begins to
define a new type of at-risk student." Research presentation at the National Communication
Association Conference; New York, NY.
Siddens III, P. J. (1998). "An examination of the emphasis instructors place on content and
delivery issues when teaching public speaking." Research paper presented at the Central States
Communication Association Conference; Chicago, IL.
Davilla, R.A. & Siddens III, P. J. (1995). "I've got the existential-phenomenological blues:
Using music to teach principles of phenomenology." Research paper presented at the Central States
Communication Association Conference; Indianapolis, IN. Presentation was delivered in absentia by
Dr. Mary Pelias.
Davilla, R. A. & Siddens III, P. J. (1994). "From Beaver Cleaver to Bart Simpson: Reinventing
boyhood." Research Paper presented at the Speech Communication Association Conference; New
Orleans, LA.
Siddens III, P. J. (1994). "Perspectives on promoting cultural diversity and sensitivity in the
basic communication course." Research Paper presented at the Speech Communication Association
Conference; New Orleans, LA.
Siddens III, P. J. (1994). "See You in the Past: The Basics of Medieval Reenactment."
Research Paper presented within a States Advisory Committee Showcase Panel at the Central States
Communication Association Conference; Oklahoma City, OK. Originally presented at the Iowa
Communication Association Conference; September, 1993; Iowa City, IA.
Siddens III, P. J. (1994). "Using Video-taped Examples of Stand-up Comedy Routines to Teach
Principles of Public Speaking." Research paper presented at the Central States Communication
Association Conference; Oklahoma City, OK.
Pathak, A. & Siddens III, P. J. (1994). "Arranged Marriages in Eastern Indian Culture:
Observations on Gender and Communication Issues Within the Process." Research paper presented at
the Central States Communication Association Conference; Oklahoma City, OK.
Davilla, R. A. & Siddens III, P. J. (1994). "Political Correctness or Reading Your Audience:
Cultural Diversity and Humor in the Classroom." Research paper presented at the Central States
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Communication Association Conference; Oklahoma City, OK.

Siddens III, P. J. (1993). "The SCA Meets the SCA: Recreating the Middle Ages Through
the Society for Creative Anachronism." Research paper presented at the Speech Communication
Association Conference; Miami, FL.
Pathak, A. & Siddens III, P. J. (1993). "An Explication of Arranged Marriages in Eastern Indian
Culture." Research paper presented at the Speech Communication Association Conference; Miami, FL.
Siddens III, P. J. (1993). "See You in the Past: The Basics of Medieval Reenactment."
Research paper presented at the Iowa Communication Association Conference; Iowa City, IA.
Siddens III, P. J. (1991). "The Application of Stage Lighting to the Reinforcement of Structural
Tensions Within a Narrative Text." Research paper presented at the Central States Communication
Association Conference; Chicago, IL.
Siddens III, P. J. (1990). "An Outline of Rehearsal Procedures for Solo Performances in the
Beginning Interpretation Classroom." Research paper presented at the Speech Communication
Association Conference; Chicago, IL.
Siddens III, P. J. (1990). "Literary Texts, Films and Solo Performance: Translating Texts
From One Medium To Another." Research paper presented at the Central States Communication
Association Conference; Detroit, MI.
G. Scholarly Awards and Recognition for Conference Panels:

Panel “Future technology: Examining the instructional implications of developing instructional
resources.” presented at the 2005 Central States Communication Association selected as Top
Panel by the Instructional Resources Division.
Panel "Autobiography in Creative Writing: Tensions between Fact and Fiction" presented at the 2001
Iowa Communication Association Conference elected as Showcase Panel presented at the Central
States Communication Conference in April, 2002.
Panel "Using film and literature to teach principles of interpersonal communication" presented at the
1998 Iowa Communication Conference elected as Showcase Panel presented at the Central States
Communication Conference in April, 1999.
Panel “Issues on health, wellness, technology and communication: A multicultural examination”
presented at the Iowa Communication Association/Illinois Speech and Theatre Association 1995
Joint Conference, elected as Showcase Panel for presentation at the Central States
Communication Conference in April, 1996.
Panel "Historical Reenactment as Performance: Putting the Here and Now in the There and Then"
presented at the 1993 Iowa Communication Conference elected as Showcase Panel presented at
the Central States Communication Conference in April, 1994.
VIII. PARTICIPATION IN GRANT WRITING AND GRANT PROJECTS

A. UNI Provost Grants
Chatham-Carpenter, A., Beall, M. L., & Siddens III, P. J. (2001). "Developing Web-CT
Materials for the Basic Communication Course at UNI." Research grant received from the Office of
the Vice-President and Provost, The University of Northern Iowa.
Siddens III, P. J. (2000). "The development of web-based materials for communication studies
classes." Research grant received from the Office of the Vice-President and Provost, The University
of Northern Iowa.
Siddens III, P. J., Gotera, V., & Johnson, O. (1999). "The development of an interdisciplinary
course assignment on self-concept and self-image for the departments of Art, English and
Communication Studies." Research grant received from the Office of the Vice-President and
Provost, The University of Northern Iowa.
Siddens III, P. J. (1997). "The development of computer-based experiential learning activities for
communication studies classes." Research grant received from the Office of the Vice-President and
Siddens III, P. J. & Johnson, O. (1996). "The development of interdisciplinary course
assignments for the departments of Art and Communication Studies." Research grant received from
the Office of the Vice-President and Provost, The University of Northern Iowa.
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Siddens III, P. J. & Davilla, R. A. (1995). "The development of computer based experiential
learning projects for communication studies courses." Research grant received from the Office of the
Vice-President and Provost, The University of Northern Iowa.
Beall, M. L. & Siddens III, P. J. (1994). "The development of computer programs and software
for use in the basic communication course computer laboratory." Research grant received from the
Office of the Vice-President and Provost, The University of Northern Iowa.
Beall, M. L. & Siddens III, P. J. (1993). "The use of computer, video and audio technology in
the basic communication course." Research grant received from the Office of the Vice-President and
B. UNI Computer Grants

Siddens III, P. J. (1999). "Grant application for advanced Macintosh computer hardware for use
in faculty office." Grant received from the Office of the Vice-President and Provost, The University
of Northern Iowa.
Siddens III, P. J. (1997). "Grant application for advanced Macintosh computer hardware for use
in faculty office." Grant received from the Office of the Vice-President and Provost, The University
of Northern Iowa.
Siddens III, P. J. (1996). "Grant application for advanced Macintosh computer software and
hardware for use in faculty office." Grant received from the Office of the Vice-President and Provost,
The University of Northern Iowa.
Siddens III, P. J. (1995). "Grant application for advanced Macintosh computer system for use in
faculty office." Grant received from the Office of the Vice-President and Provost, The University of
Northern Iowa.
Siddens III, P. J. (1993). "Grant application for basic Macintosh computer system for use in
faculty office." Grant received from the Office of the Vice-President and Provost, The University of
Northern Iowa.
IX. DEPARTMENT, COLLEGE, AND UNIVERSITY SERVICE

A. University of Northern Iowa
1. Currently Active Departmental Responsibilities
Department Head; August 1, 2016 to present.
Member, Oral Communication/LAC Department Standing Committee; Fall 2011 to present.
Member, Media Resources Standing Committee; Fall 2011 to present.
Member, Communication Studies Departmental Web Site Committee; Fall 2010 to present.
Member; Interpreters Theatre Advisory Board; Spring 2000 to present.
Producer/Faculty Designer and Technical Director; UNI Interpreters Theatre; Spring 2000 to
present.
Member Graduate Faculty; Fall 1991 to present.
Past Departmental Responsibilities

Associate Department Head; Spring 2016 to present.
Chair, Consistent Course Objectives Initiative, Communication Major Program. Fall 2013 to
spring 2014.
Recording Secretary, Departmental PAC; Fall 2012 to Spring 2013.
Member, Graduate Faculty Subcommittee on Creative Methods Comprehensive Exam Question;
Spring 2012 to Spring 2013.
Member, Communication Education/Theatre Teaching Major/Minor Department Standing
Committee; Fall 2011 to fall 2014.
Member, Mass Communication and Society Core Course Oversight Committee; Fall 2010 to
Spring 2013.
Member, Oral Communication Liberal Arts Core Review Committee; Fall 2010 to Spring 2011.
Co-Secretary, Professional Assessment Committee (PAC); Fall 2009.
Member; Communication Studies Division Coordinator Committee (Liaison); Fall 2007 to
Spring 2011.
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Journalism Position Search Committee; Fall 2006 to Spring 2007.

Visual Communication Position Search Committee; Fall 2006 to Spring 2007.
Member; Communication Studies Division Coordinator Committee; Fall 2001 to Spring 2002.
Member; Departmental Web Page Maintenance Committee; Spring 2000 to Fall 2004.
Member, Communication Studies Division Student Assessment Instrument Revision Committee;
Spring 1999
Member; Basic Course Steering Committee; Fall 1999 to Spring 2011.
Recorder; Professional Assessment Committee; Fall 1998 and Spring 1999.
Member, Strategic Planning Sub-Committee: Facilities; Spring 1997.
Member, Individual Events Term Position Search Committee; Fall 1997 to Spring 1998.
Professional Assessment (Tenure and Promotion) Committee; Fall 1996 to August 1, 2016.
Member, Committee to select a menu of textbooks from which Introduction to Interpersonal
Communication course teachers may select a text appropriate for their teaching style; Spring
1994.
Member, Committee examining technological applications to the basic communication course; Fall
1992 to Spring 1994.
Member, Undergraduate Core Curriculum Committee; Fall 1991 to Spring 1992.
Member, Individual Events Term Position Search Committee; Fall 1990 to Spring 1991.
Member, Individual Events Tenure Track Position Search Committee; Fall 1990 to Spring
1991.
Member, Technical Theatre Design Tenure Track Position Search Committee; Fall 1990 to
Spring 1991
2. Graduate Faculty Responsibilities

Chair, GTA Teaching Evaluation Form Committee; Fall 2008.
Member, Graduate Admissions Writing Sample Committee; Spring and Fall 2008.
Member, Graduate Admissions Committee; Fall 2006 to Fall 2009.
Member, Assistantship/Scholarship Committee; Fall 2003 to Spring 2007.
Member, ICN MA with High School Teaching Certification Curriculum Committee; Spring
2002.
Member, Graduate Faculty Curriculum Committee; Fall 1998 and Spring 1999.
Editor; Graduate Program Recruitment Newsletter; Fall 1995.
Script co-writer: Graduate Program Recruitment video; Fall 1995.
Member, Graduate Faculty Publicity/Promotions Committee; Fall 1995 to Spring 2000.
Member, Graduate Faculty Committee to determine criteria for granting graduate faculty status;
Member, Graduate Faculty Committee to examine 200 level offerings and teaching assignments;
Graduate Faculty Recorder; Spring 1993 to Fall 1996.
Member, Graduate Faculty Committee to formulate a Professional Seminar at the Masters level;
Spring 1993.
Member, Graduate Faculty Committee to formulate a Mass Communication program of study at
the Masters level; Spring 1993.
Member, Graduate Faculty Committee to review Graduate Student Admissions Criteria; Fall
1991 to Fall 1992.
3. College of Humanities and Fine Arts/

College of Humanities, Arts and Sciences Responsibilities
Member, CHAS Council of Academic Heads; August 1, 2016 to present.
Alternate Senator; CHAS Senate; Fall 2013 to present.
Focus Group Member, CHAS Senate Strategic Planning Committee; Fall 2012 to Spring 2013.
Member, CHAS Senate Faculty Awards Committee; Fall 2010 to Spring 2013.
Member, CHFA Senate Class of 1943 Teaching Award and Nielsen Professional Service Award
Selection Committee: Fall 2010 to Spring 2011.
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Member; CHFA Dean’s Scholars Selection Committee; Spring 2000.

CHFA representative for UNI High School Seniors Preview Day; Fall 1995.
College of Humanities and Fine Arts Technology Policy Committee; Fall 1993 to Fall 1995.
Committee to design a high technology, multidisciplinary classroom; Fall 1993 to Spring 1995.
4. University Responsibilities
Member, President’s Council; August 1, 2016 to present.
Member, University Council of Academic Heads; August 1, 2016 to present.
Member, UNI United Faculty/AAUP Constitution and Bylaws Rewriting Committee; Fall 2012.
Member, UNI United Faculty/AAUP Election Committee; Fall 2010 to Spring 2016.
Northern Iowa Premiere: Incoming Freshman Academic Advisor; University Academic Advising
Center; Summer 2008.
Past-President; UNI United Faculty; Summer 2007 to Summer 2010.
Immediate Past-President; UNI United Faculty; Summer 2002 to Summer 2007.
Member; Donald McKay Faculty Research Award Selection Committee; Spring 2001.
Re-elected Secretary, and Executive and Central Committee member, UNI United Faculty, UNI;
Elected Secretary, and Executive and Central Committee member, UNI United Faculty, UNI;
Elected Area VII Representative and Central Committee member, UNI United Faculty, UNI; Fall
1996 to Spring 1997.
Administrative Systems Computing Advisory Committee; Fall 1996 to Spring 1997.
Elected Chair of the Academic Computing Advisory Committee; Spring 1995 to Spring 1997.
Academic Computing Advisory Committee; Fall 1994 to Spring 1997.
Computing Liaisons Committee; Fall 1994 to Spring 1997.
Student Computing Advisory Committee; Fall 1994 to Spring 1995.
Communication Studies Department Faculty Liaison to Rod Library, UNI; Fall 1992 to Fall
1994.
Alternate Representative to the University Senate, Fall 1992 to Fall 1995.
Alternate Representative, Area VII, United Faculty, UNI; Fall 1991 to Spring 1992.
5. Advisement and Faculty Sponsorships

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Co-Advisor: The UNI Interpreters Theatre, Fall 1999 to present.

Faculty Designer and Technical Director: The UNI Interpreters Theatre; Fall 1999 to present.
Faculty Advisor: The UNI Medieval Reenactment Society; Fall 1998 to Spring 2004.
Faculty Advisor: the UNI Rugby Club; Spring 1997 to Summer 1999.
Faculty Advisor: the UNI Karate Club; Summer 1995 to Summer 1999.
Faculty Advisor: The UNI Communication Student Organization; Spring 1994 to Fall 1994.
Faculty Advisor: The UNI Student Movie-making Society; Fall 1991 to Fall 1994.
Faculty Advisor: The UNI Medieval Reenactment Society; Spring 1991 to Fall 1994.
Departmental Academic Advisor; Fall 1988 to present.
Faculty Technical Advisor: The UNI Interpreters Theatre; Fall 1988 to Fall 1994.
Co-Advisor: The UNI Interpreters Theatre, Fall; 1988 to Fall 1994.
Faculty Technical Director: The UNI Interpreters Theatre; Fall 1988 to Fall 1992.
B. Southern Illinois University

1. Department Committees and Responsibilities
Graduate Student Representative to the Graduate Committee; Fall 1987 through Spring 1988.
Convener of the Graduate Student Organization and Representative to the Departmental Faculty;
Fall 1986 through Summer 1987.
Graduate Student Representative to the Departmental Program Review Committee; Fall 1986
through Spring 1987.
Graduate Student Representative to the Curriculum Committee; Fall 1985 through Spring 1986.
Technical Director of the Calipre Stage; Fall 1984 through Summer 1988.
2. College and University Committee
College of Communications and Fine Arts Representative to the Graduate and Professional
Student Council Fee Allocation Board; Fall 1986 through Summer 1988.
X. PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
A. Membership in Professional Associations
American Association of University Professors
National Communication Association
Performance Studies and Theatre Interest Group
Popular Culture Interest Group
Visual Communication Interest Group
Association for Communication Administration
Central States Communication Association
Media Studies Interest Group
Performance Studies and Theatre Interest Group
Popular Culture Interest Group
States Advisory Council
Iowa Communication Association
Phi Kappa Phi
Sigma Pi Alpha
B. Elected Offices in Professional Organizations

Research Paper and Panel Reviewer; Interpersonal and Small Group Communication Division; Central
States Communication Association; April, 1999 to October, 2000.
President Elect; Iowa Communication Association; September, 1994 to September, 1996.
Secretary; Communication Education Division; Central States Communication Association; April,
1993 to April, 1994.
At Large Member; Executive Board; Iowa Communication Association; September, 1992 to
September, 1994.
C. Committees Served on in Professional Organizations

Conference Planning Committee; Iowa Communication Association; 2001.
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States Advisory Committee State Journal Award Committee; Central States Communication
Association; Spring 2001.
Research Paper and Panel Reviewer; Communication Theory Division; Central States Communication
Association; October, 2000.
States Advisory Committee State Journal Manuscript Award Committee; Central States
Communication Association; Spring 2000.
States Advisory Committee State Journal Manuscript Award Committee; Central States
Communication Association; Spring 1999.
Chair, Conference Planning Committee; Iowa Communication Association; 1997.
Conference Planner; Instructional Resources Division; Central States Communication Association;
1997 conference.
Chair, Conference Planning Committee; Iowa Communication Association; 1996.
Iowa Representative; States Advisory Committee; Central States Communication Association;
September, 1995 to April, 1998.
Chair, Strategic Planning Committee; Iowa Communication Association; January, 1995 to September,
1996.
Chair, Nominating Committee; Iowa Communication Association; January, 1995 to January, 1996.
Iowa Representative; States Advisory Committee; Speech Communication Association; September,
1993 to September, 1994.
Registration Committee Chair, National Debate Tournament; Fall 1992 to Spring 1993.
Conference Planning Committee; Central States Communication Association; Fall 1991 to Spring
1992.
D. Professional Reviewing Duties

Paper and panel reviewer for The Human Communication and Technology Division, NCA; Fall
2010.
Reviewer for The Basic Course Annual; Fall 2006 to Spring 2009.
Reviewer for The Iowa Journal of Communication; Academic journal of the Iowa
Communication Association; as called upon from Fall 1998 to present.
Reviewer for Communication Studies; Academic journal of the Central States Communication
Association; Fall 1998.
Software Reviewer for Allyn and Bacon Publishers.
Software Reviewer for Harper/Collins Publishers.
Textbook Reviewer for Houghton/Mifflin Publishers.
Textbook Reviewer for Mayfield Publishers.
E. Participation at Professional Conferences (Chair, Discussion Participant and Respondent)

Siddens III, P. J. (2016). “Facing Our Truth about Race and Privilege through Performance on a
Predominately White Campus.” Chair. Philadelphia, PA: National Communication Association.
Siddens III, P. J. (2014). “Elevating voices: A tribute panel for Dr. Phyllis E. Scott Carlin.”
Participant, presenter. Minneapolis, MN: Central States Communication Association.
Siddens III, P. J. (2014). “Using comic books and graphic novels in the classroom.”
Participant, presenter. Cedar Falls, IA: UNI Rod Library and Center for Teaching Excellence.
Siddens III, P. J. (2014). “Conference discussions as scholarship: A new method using online
comment analysis as a vehicle to elevate a new scholarship based on conference forums.” Respondent.
Minneapolis, MN: Central States Communication Association.
Siddens III, P. J. (2012). “Death was not the problem: Narrating and analyzing stories of survival
in the Warsaw ghetto.” Chair. Orlando, FL: National Communication Association.
Siddens III, P. J. (2008). “Teaching intercultural communication in Iowa: Challenges, Models,
Opportunities.” Discussion Participant. Waterloo, IA: Iowa Communication Association.
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Siddens III, P. J. (2008). “Applying different methodological approaches to explain lived

experiences.” Respondent. Waterloo, IA: Iowa Communication Association.
Siddens III, P. J. (2005). “Future technology: Examining the instructional implications of
developing instructional resources.” Chair. Kansas City, MO: Central States Communication
Association.
Siddens III, P. J. (2002). “Communication in action: An exploration of communication
technology in multiple contexts.” Respondent. New Orleans, LA: National Communication
Association.
Siddens III, P. J. (2002). “Celebrating our past: A discussion with ICA past presidents.” Panel
member. The Amana Colonies, IA: Iowa Communication Association.
Siddens III, P. J. (2002). “Human communication and technology: Issues in theory and
pedagogy.” Discussion leader (substituted for Dr. Paul Turman). The Amana Colonies, IA: Iowa
Communication Association.
Siddens III, P. J. (2002). “The Collaborative process in theatrical production.” Panel member.
The Amana Colonies, IA: Iowa Communication Association.
Siddens III, P. J. (2002). “Happily ever after . . . and other taken-for-granted elements in
interpersonal stories.” Respondent to research papers. Milwaukee, WI: Central States Communication
Association Conference.
Siddens III, P. J. (2001). “Communication theory: Applications in various contexts.”
Respondent to research papers. Cincinnati, OH: Central States Communication Association
Conference.
Siddens III, P. J. (2001). “Maximizing professional opportunities: How state association
membership benefits communication teachers and scholars.” Participant in panel discussion.
Cincinnati, OH: Central States Communication Association Conference.
Siddens III, P. J. (2001). “An experimental model for basic course administration.” Participant
in panel discussion. Cincinnati, OH: Central States Communication Association Conference.
Siddens III, P. J. (2000). “Perspectives on touch in nonverbal communication.” Chair and
moderator of panel presented by my undergraduate students. The Amana Colonies, IA: Iowa
Communication Association.
Siddens III, P. J. (1999). “Reflections on teaching and training: Moving forward with four
perspectives on extra-curricular and co-curricular workshop/training approaches.” Chair and
moderator. St Louis, Mo: Central States Communication Association Conference.
Siddens III, P. J. (1999). “Using film and literature to teach principles of interpersonal
communication in the undergraduate classroom.” Chair and moderator of CSCA States Advisory
Showcase panel presented at the Central States Communication Association Conference; St. Louis.
Siddens III, P. J. (1998). "Critical issues related to at-risk students." Panel Participant. New
York, NY: National Communication Association Conference.
Siddens III, P. J. (1998). “Using film and literature to teach principles of interpersonal
communication in the undergraduate classroom.” Chair and moderator of panel presented by my
undergraduate students. The Amana Colonies, IA: Iowa Communication Association.
Siddens III, P. J. (1998). Guest speaker: Adult Education and the Media Seminar. Iowa City, IA:
Iowa Department of Education.
Siddens III, P. J. (1998). “Using poetry to teach principles of interpersonal communication in
the undergraduate classroom.” Chair of panel presented by my students at an undergraduate research
conference. Minneapolis, MN: University of St. Thomas Undergraduate Research Conference.
Siddens III, P. J. (1998). “Using feature films to teach principles of communication.” Chaired
panel. Chicago IL: Central States Communication Association Conference.
Siddens III, P. J. (1998). “Tribute to B. Bruce Wagener.” Tribute speech honoring
undergraduate mentor on his retirement from teaching. Chicago, IL: Central States Communication
Association Conference.
Siddens III, P. J. (1997). "Pedagogical Practices for working with at-risk students." Respondent
to panel. Chicago, IL: National Communication Association Conference.
Siddens III, P. J. (1996). “Using computer technology in the interpersonal communication
classroom.” Demonstration of originally designed computer presentation materials. Minneapolis,
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MN: Central States Communication Association Conference.

Siddens III, P. J. (1996). “Issues on health, wellness, technology and communication: A
multicultural examination.” Respondent to States Advisory Committee Showcase Panel.
Minneapolis, MN: Central States Communication Association Conference. Originally presented:
Bettendorf, IA: Iowa Communication Association/Illinois Speech and Theatre Association Joint
Conference.
Siddens III, P. J. (1995). “Can we get together on this? Articulation issues between high
school and college speech classes.” Taught sample unit of nonverbal communication lesson for basic
communication class. Bettendorf, IA: Iowa Communication Association/Illinois Speech and Theatre
Association Joint Conference.
Siddens III, P. J. (1995). “Issues on health, wellness, technology and communication: A
multicultural examination.” Respondent to panel. Bettendorf, IA: Iowa Communication
Association/Illinois Speech and Theatre Association Joint Conference.
Siddens III, P. J. (1995). “Do actions really speak louder than words? The effects of technology
and verbal and nonverbal dynamics on interpersonal and intercultural relationships.” Respondent to
panel. Bettendorf, IA: Iowa Communication Association/Illinois Speech and Theatre Association Joint
Conference.
Siddens III, P. J. (1994). "Using Computer, Video and Audio Technology in Teaching the Basic
Communication Course." Demonstration of current technology used in 48C:001, Oral
Communication. New Orleans, LA: Speech Communication Association Conference.
Siddens III, P. J. (1994). "Competitive Papers in Current Communication Education Research."
Chaired panel. Oklahoma City, OK: Central States Communication Association Conference.
Siddens III, P. J. (1994). "The Influence of Technology on Higher Education and Other
Professional Organizations." Lecture/discussion presented in an Organizational Communication
Graduate Seminar. Oxford, Ohio: Miami University.
Siddens III, P. J. (1994). "Issues and Innovations in Teacher Evaluation and Program
Assessment for the Basic Course." Responded to panel. Kansas City, MO: Midwest Basic Course
Directors Conference.
Siddens III, P. J. (1994). "Issues and Innovations in Instructional Technology and Computers."
Demonstration and discussion of uses of computer technology in the Basic Communication Course.
Kansas City, MO: Midwest Basic Course Directors Conference.
Siddens III, P. J. (1993). "The Use of Computer, Video and Audio Technology in the Basic
Communication Course (50:023, Oral Communication) at UNI." Demonstration and discussion of
uses of computer technology in the Basic Communication Course for the Faculty of the College of
Humanities and Fine Arts. Cedar Falls, IA.
Siddens III, P. J. (1993). "The Graduate School Experience: Learning the Ropes and Getting
Beyond the Classroom." Respondent to panel. Iowa City, IA: Iowa Communication Association
Conference.
Siddens III, P. J. (1993). "Contributed Student Papers in Communication and Performance."
Respondent to panel. Iowa City, IA: Iowa Communication Association Conference.
Siddens III, P. J. (1993). "Assessment, Testing and Communication Competence in the Basic
Course." Discussion Leader for panel. Cedar Rapids, IA: Midwest Basic Course Directors
Conference.
Siddens III, P. J. (1992). "Performance within Communication: Theories and Methods for use in
Performance." Chaired panel. Chicago, IL: Speech Communication Association Conference.
Siddens III, P. J. (1992). "Contributed Student Papers in Communication and Performance."
Chaired panel. Des Moines, IA: Iowa Communication Association Conference. Des Moines, IA.
Siddens III, P. J. (1992). "Evaluating Aesthetic Performances within the College of Humanities
and Fine Arts at the University of Northern Iowa" Chaired panel. Cedar Falls, IA: College of
Humanities and Fine Arts Forum.
Siddens III, P. J. (1990). Director, "Making Poetry Palatable for High School Students: A Short
Course for Speech and Theatre Educators," Cedar Falls, IA: University of Northern Iowa.
Siddens III, P. J. (1985). Assistant Coordinator, "Workshop in Teaching Basic Public Speaking
for Graduate Teaching Assistants." Carbondale, IL: Southern Illinois University.
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Siddens III, P. J. (1985). Director, "Workshop in Text and Character Analysis." Saluki
Individual Events Workshop. Carbondale, IL: Southern Illinois University .
Siddens III, P. J. (1983). Director, "nobody looses all the time: The Poetry of E. E. Cummings."
Poetry Workshop. Indianapolis, IN: Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis.
Siddens III, P. J. (1982). Director, "Workshop in Compiling and Adapting Texts for Group
Performance." Prose-fiction Workshop. Indianapolis, IN: Indiana University-Purdue University at
Indianapolis.
XI. COMMUNITY SERVICE

Judge, Mr. Gay Waterloo Contest, Cedar Valley PRIDE; July, 2005
Judge, Collegiate Individual Events Tournament, University of Northern Iowa; October, 2002.
Judge, Collegiate Individual Events Tournament, University of Northern Iowa; January, 2001.
Conduct discussion group on Spirituality in Film and Literature; Cedar Heights Community Presbyterian
Church; September, 1999 to December, 1999.
Deliver Children’s Sermon and read scripture for contemporary church service; Cedar Heights Community
Presbyterian Church; Summer 1999.
Operate sound board for worship band; Cedar Heights Community Presbyterian Church; Summer 1999 to
Summer 2002.
Play guitar and sing for worship band; Cedar Heights Community Presbyterian Church; Summer 1999 to
Summer 2002.
Member, Cedar Heights Community Presbyterian Church; July, 1999 to present.
Judge, Collegiate Individual Events Tournament, University of Northern Iowa; February, 1999.
Set and Lighting Design and Construction: The Music Man. Center Point-Urbana High School. Center
Point, IA. October, 1997.
Appointed Recorder, Outreach Committee; First United Methodist Church; Cedar Fall IA. February,
1997 to August, 1998.
Elected to Outreach Committee; First United Methodist Church; Cedar Falls, IA. January, 1997 to
August, 1998.
Advent Candlelighting Ceremony Reader; First United Methodist Church; Cedar Falls, IA. Winter, 1996.
Lay Speakers Certification Course; First United Methodist Church; Cedar Falls, IA. Fall 1996.
Guitar Accompaniest and Soloist; Vocalist; Cornerstone Worship Services; First United Methodist
Church; Cedar Falls, IA; Summer 1996 to Summer 1998.
Volunteer Groundskeeper; First United Methodist Church; Cedar Falls, IA; Summer 1996.
Judge, High School Individual Events Tournament, University of Northern Iowa; October, 1995.
Judge, Collegieate Individual Events Tournament, University of Northern Iowa; October, 1995.
Developed drama program; First United Methodist Church; Cedar Falls, Iowa; Summer 1996 to 1998.
Developed musical programs for Saturday evening services; First United Methodist Church; Cedar Falls,
Iowa; Summer 1996 to 1998.
Judge, Homecoming Window Painting Contest; University of Northern Iowa; September, 1994.
Member; First United Methodist Church; Cedar Falls, Iowa; August, 1994 to May, 1999.
Judge, High School Individual Events Tournament, University of Northern Iowa; February, 1994.
Judge; Homecoming parade; University of Northern Iowa; October, 1993.
Guest Critic, Iowa State High School Individual Events Festival, University of Northern Iowa; April,
1993.
Member, Chamber of Commerce Planning Committee for My Waterloo Days Renaissance Festival;
Waterloo, IA; March, 1993 to March 1995.
Presented Performance/Lecture on Aesop and his Fables; Incipient Shire of La Grande Tente; Society for
Creative Anachronism; Cedar Falls, IA; February, 1993.
Judge, "Speak-Easy" Individual Events Tournament, University of Northern Iowa; January, 1993.
1992.
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1991.
Founding member, Incipient Shire of La Grande Tente; Northeast Iowa Chapter of the Society for Creative
Anachronism. January, 1991.
1990.
Judge, "Speak-Easy" Individual Events Tournament, University of Northern Iowa; January, 1990.
1989.
Technical Theatre Advisor, Cedar Falls Community Theatre, Cedar Falls, Iowa; Fall 1988 to Spring 1994.
Moderator, Scholastic HI-Q High School Quiz Contest, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale; April,
1988.
Moderator, Scholastic HI-Q High School Quiz Contest, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale; March,
1987.
Judge, Saluki Individual Events Tournament, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale; February, 1987.
Judge, Little Egypt Individual Events Tournament, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale; December,
1986.
Judge, Morehead State Individual Events Tournament, Morehead State University; March, 1986
1985.
Moderator, Scholastic HI-Q High School Quiz Contest, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale;
November, 1985.
Technical Director, Illinois Interpretation Workshop Festival, The Calipre Stage, Southern Illinois
University at Carbondale; April, 1985.
1984.
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References
Dr. April Chatham-Carpenter

Professor and Chair
Speech Communication Department
University of Arkansas-Little Rock
Little Rock, Arkansas
501-569-3158
axchathamca@ualr.edu
Dr. Victoria DeFrancisco

Professor
University of Northern Iowa
319-273-7219
victoria.defrancisco@uni.edu
Dr. John Fritch

Professor and Dean
College of Humanities, Arts, and Sciences
319-273-2725
john.fritch@uni.edu
Dr. Tom Hall

Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies
319-273-7159
tom.hall@uni.edu
Dr. Christopher Martin

Professor
319-273-2217
christopher.martin@uni.edu

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PAUL J. SIDDENS III, Ph. D.

II. ADMINISTRATIVE AND ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

Duties and Responsibilities as Department Head:

B. Academic Appointments/Department of Communication Studies/UNI

C. Academic Appointments/Department of Speech Communication/SIU

III. ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE

Member, Program Review Committee; Fall 1991 to Fall 1992.

B. College Administrative Experience

C. University Administrative Experience

D. Professional Associations Administrative Experience

E. Experience in Arts Administration

Southern Illinois University; Carbondale, Illinois

F. Advisory Board Experience

IV. PROFESSIONAL AWARDS, HONORS AND RECOGNITION

Top Original Media Award

Regents Award for Faculty Excellence:

College of Humanities and Fine Arts Faculty Excellence Award:

Milestone Award for Outstanding Mentoring of Graduate Students

Outstanding New Teacher Award: Iowa Communication Association: September 1994.

B. Who’s Who Citations:

Who's Who in American Education:

Who's Who in the Media and Communication:

Who's Who in the World:

C. Recognition received while in Graduate School:

D. Recognition received while an Undergraduate:

B. Areas of Teaching Interest

Performance Studies courses:

Special Topics Courses:

Graduate Independent Study Project:

Interpersonal Communication courses:

Undergraduate Independent Study Projects:

Graduate Independent Study Projects:

Other Communication courses:

Public Speaking (Multiple Semesters)

Business and Professional Oral Communication (COMM 3155)

Williams, D. (2003). KRS-One as edutainer: An analysis of performance pedaogy. (Co-

Thesis Committee Member:

Research Paper Director:

Research Paper Second Reader:

Glenn, L. S. (1999). Educational seminars and their effects on working relationships in an

UNI Languages and Literatures Department:

E. Classroom Hypertext/Hypermedia/PowerPoint Computer Presentation Programs Authored

Siddens III, P. J. (1995). Dimensions of Interpersonal Communication. Persuasion

VI. CREATIVE ACTIVITY

B. Current Creative Projects

C. Peer-Reviewed, Professionally Adjudicated Theatrical Productions

F. Peer-Reviewed, Competitively Selected Creative Publications

G. Peer-Reviewed, Competitively Selected, and Invited, Readings and Creative Presentations

Autoethnographic Comic." Scholarly/Creative Activity Presentation. Central States Communication

UNI. Cedar Falls, IA. (Invited presentation.)

H. Recent Video and Stage Acting Creative Activity:

I. UNI Interpreters Theatre: Creative Activity

Designer and Technical Director.

Designer and Technical Director.

2001-2002 Season (Began producing in Lang Hall Interpreters Theatre)

2000-2001 Season (Last season of productions in CAC 108)

J. Selected Examples of Experience as a Producer/Director/Script Adapter

K. Selected Examples of Acting Experience

Frank (Hasem) in Frankly, Hasem; Video produced by Aldijana Omanovic; 2011

L. Selected Examples of Technical Experience

M. Film and Video Production Experience

Videographer l6mm Cinematographer

VII. SCHOLARLY ACTIVITY

B. Current Scholarly Projects

C. Peer-Reviewed, Refereed Scholarly Publications

D. Invited Scholarly Publication