Judith L. Biss Faculty Vita (September 1, August 31, 2013)

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1 Judith L. Biss Faculty Vita (September 1, August 31, 2013) Department: Business Communication and Legal Studies Rank: Lecturer Qualification Status: PQ Tenure Status: Non-Tenure Track EDUCATION Master of Science in Journalism (MSJ), Institution: Northwestern University Specialization/Major: Journalism BA, Institution: Northwestern University Specialization/Major: English PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT Lecturer Stephen F. Austin State University, Present Adjunct Faculty Huntington College, September May 1999 Taught course in speech and course in business communication. Facilitator Indiana Wesleyan University, September December 1998 Taught course in Business and Professional Communication in the MBA program. Adjunct Faculty Manchester College, September December 1998 Taught Writing Through Literature course in the English Department. Staff Development Instructor North Mississippi Regional Center, May August 1997 Served as a trainer for a 600-employee state facility operating under the authority of the MS Department of Mental Health. Help trained staff to provide services to individuals with intellectual and related developmental disabilities. Writer/editor Self employed, May December 1996 Contracted writer/ editor for publishing companies and university presses.

2 Owner Acacia Creative Services, Provided project management, consulting, editorial, and writing services for the communications industry. Manager of Publications Medical Library Association, Developed and managed a profitable new publishing program for the health sciences library profession. Materials included books, newsletters, journals, and other educational materials. INTELLECTUAL CONTRIBUTIONS Peer Reviewed Journal Articles Wright, C. S., Biss, J. L. (in press). Using Wikis and YouSeeU: Technology to Improve Teaching. To appear in TBTEA Journal. Bayless, M. L., Biss, J. L., Johnson, B. S. (in press). The Oral Presentation: Enhancing the Experience in an Online Business Communication Course. To appear in Mountain-Plains Business Education Association Journal, V(Issue #1). Austin, T., Biss, J. L., Wright, C. S. (2010). Student Use of Online Study Tools in Business Communication Courses. Journal of Strategic Innovation and Sustainability, Other Intellectual Contributions Proceedings Jennings, S. E., Wright, C. S., Biss, J. L. (2011). Does Anybody Really Notice Errors in Mechanics? Does Anybody Really Care? Houston, Texas: Association for Business Communication Southwest. Austin, T., Biss, J. L., Wright, C. S. (2010). In Bala Maniam, Ph.D. (Ed.), Student Use of Online Study Tools in Business Communication Courses (vol. 2010). Huntsville, TX: General Business Conference, Sam Houston State University College of Business. Jennings, S. E., Biss, J. L., Wilson, S. A. (2009). In Susan Evans Jennings (Ed.), Is Out and Text Messaging In? (pp. 1-10). Oklahoma City, Oklahoma: Proceedings of the Association for Business Communication Southwest. Other Publications Biss, J. L. (2011). Contributions to Business Communication, 16th ed. Mason, OH: Cengage. Biss, J. L., Dufrene, D. D., Lehman, C. M. (2010). Planning and Conducting Worthwhile Meetings: Virtual and Live (pp. 15 pages). Mason, OH: Cengage Learning. Biss, J. L. (2008). Contributions to Business Communication, 15th ed. Mason, OH: Thomson- Southwestern.

3 Presentations Bayless, M. L., Biss, J. L. (Presenter & Author), 78th International Association for Business Communication Conference, "The Prezi-Rezi: A New Twist on Resume Design," Association for Business Communication, New Orleans, LA. (May 6, 2013). Austin, T. (Presenter & Author), Biss, J. L. (Presenter & Author), Wright, C. S. (Author Only), Association for Business Communication Southwest United States, "Measuring Attitudes Toward Writing Among Undergraduate Business Students," ABCSWUS/FBD (Federation of Business Disciplines), New Orleans, LA. (March 2, Bayless, M. L., Johnson, B. S., Biss, J. L., Association for Business Communication - Southwestern United States, "Presentations in Online Business Communication Courses: Faculty and Student Perceptions," ABCSWUS/FBD(Federation of Business Disciplines), New Orleans, Louisiana. (March 1, Biss, J. L. (Presenter & Author), Dufrene, D. D. (Presenter & Author), Association for Business Communication Southwest United States, "Pre-Employment Testing: What do Students Need to Know?," Association for Business Communication, Houston, TX. (March 11, 2011). Dufrene, D. D., Biss, J. L., Association for Business Communication Annual Conference, "Communicating Effectively in Pre-Employment Tests," Association for Business Communication, Chicago, IL. (October 28, 2010). Jennings, S. E. (Presenter & Author), Biss, J. L. (Presenter & Author), Wilson, S. A. (Presenter & Author), Association of Business Communication Southwest, "Does Personal Use of Communication Technologies Translate into Business Use of Communication Technologies," Federation of Business Disciplines, Dallas, Texas. (March 4, 2010). Biss, J. L., Wilson, S. A., Association for Business Communication 73rd Annual Convention, "Pedagogical Challenges Using Ebooks," Incline Village, Nevada. (October 2008). HONORS AND RECOGNITIONS Co-recipient of the McGraw-Hill/Irwin Distinguished Paper Award, Association for Business Communication, Southwestern U.S., Scholarship/Research. (February 2009). Co-recipient of the 2009 McGraw-Hill/Irwin Distinguished Paper, "Is Out and Text Messaging In," Jennings, S.E., Wilson, S.A., & Biss, J.L. TEACHING ACCOMPLISHMENTS Classes Taught Stephen F. Austin State University, Spring 2013 BCM , Administrative Communication BCM , Business Communication Stephen F. Austin State University, Fall 2012 BCM , Administrative Communication

4 BCM , Business Communication Stephen F. Austin State University, Summer 2012 BCM , Business Communication BCM , Business Communication BCM , Business Communication BCM , Business Communication BCM , Business Communication Stephen F. Austin State University, Spring 2012 BCM , Administrative Communication - Bus Non Bus GBU 345 1, Training and Development Stephen F. Austin State University, Fall 2011 BCM , Administrative Communication BCM , Business Communication Stephen F. Austin State University, Summer 2011 BCM , Business Communication BCM , Business Communication Stephen F. Austin State University, Spring 2011 BCM 247 5, Business Communication GBU 475 1, Special Problems GBU 345 1, Training and Development Stephen F. Austin State University, Fall 2010 BCM 347 1, Administrative Communication BCM , Business Communication Stephen F. Austin State University, Summer BCM 247 2, Business Communication Stephen F. Austin State University, Spring 2010 BCM 347 1, Administrative Communication GBU 345 1, Training and Development Stephen F. Austin State University, Fall 2009 BCM 347 1, Administrative Communication BCM , Business Communication

5 Stephen F. Austin State University, Summer BCM 247 2, Business Communication Stephen F. Austin State University, Spring 2009 BCM 247 5, Business Communication GBU Training and Development Stephen F. Austin State University, Fall 2008 BCM , Business Communication BCM 247 5, Business Communication Professional Development Flat World Knowledge Webinar, "Learn the Flat World Editor", Flat World Knowledge. (May 21, 2013). COB Brown Bag Lunch, "The Teams/Groups & Teaching Forum", COB Teaching Excellence Committee. (February 20, 2013). Online Instruction Training, "Online Instruction Training", Rusche College of Business. (November 9, Required training for faculty teaching hybrid/blended or online courses. College of Business Training, "Faculty Advisor Training", Rusche College of Business. (October 15, Training in advising procedures for COB faculty. Workshop, "Camp D2L", SFA Office of Instructional Technology. (August 13, August 17, COB Brown Bag Luncheon, "COB Faculty Research Projects", COB Research Excellence Committee & COB Sense of Community Committee. (April 25, Workshop, "D2L#4: Managing Assessments in Desire2Learn", SFA Office of Instructional Technology. (April 20, SFASU Undergraduate Research Conference, "Celebrating Academic Diversity", SFASU. (April 10, Workshop, "D2L #3: Managing Discussion, Assignments, and Groups in Desire2Learn". (March 20, Workshop, "D2L #2: Managing Grades in Desire2Learn", SFA Office of Instructional Technology. (February 24, Workshop, "D2L #1: Introduction to Desire2Learn", SFA Office of Instructional Technology. (February 9, Seminar, "Classroom Behavior", SFA Teaching Excellence Center. (November 16, 2011). Presentation by W. Scott Lewis, J.D., titled "Classroom Management: Preventing and Responding to Disruptive Students In and Out of The Classroom."

6 College of Business faculty session, "Bloomberg/Businessweek Intro Session", SFA College of Business. (September 9, 2011). COB Brown Bag Luncheon, "COB Faculty Research Projects", COB Research Excellence Committee & Sense of Community Committee. (April 27, 2011). SFASU Undergraduate Research Conference, "Celebrating Academic Diversity", SFASU. (April 11, 2011). "Engaging Students in Lecture", SFA Teaching Excellence Center. (November 11, 2010). "Engaging Students in the Classroom", Teaching Excellence Center & Office of Student Affairs. (October 15, 2010). Lecture/presentation by Dr. Tim Elmore, president of Growing Leaders on Generation iy and implications in the classroom. Seminar, "Train-the-Trainer Boot Camp", The Bob Pike Group. (May 25, May 26, 2010). Workshop, "COB Brown Bag Luncheon, "COB Faculty Research Presentations"", COB Research Excellence Committee & Sense of Community Committee. (April 25, 2010). Face-to-face course, "Microsoft Word 2007", SFA Human Resources Department. (March 26, 2010). A course that includes beginner, intermediate, and advanced lessons for users of Microsoft Word Taught by Dr. Susan Jennings, Assoc. Prof in General Business. Seminar, "Assessment Webinar". (September 23, 2009). Audio seminar "principles and Profiles of Good practic in Assessment" by Dr. Trudy W. Banta. Panel Discussion, ""The Changing Face of Media"", SFASU Office of Public Affairs. (April 15, 2009). Six communication experts delivered up-to-date information about the future of the media and how it impacts you. Workshop, "Second Life in Education", SFASU-OIT. (February 13, 2009). A hands-on two hour session in a computer lab to introduce participants to Second Life. Workshop, ""Stay Cool with Hot Technology"", SFASU-OIT. (September 24, 2008). How to advance instruction through technology innovation. Faculty Development Workshop, "Fire Up Your Searches," Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX. (September 18, 2008). Using internet search engines. SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS External Connections and Partnerships Judge for Phi Beta Lambda 2013 State Leadership Conference, Phi Beta Lambda, Nacogdoches, TX, Henry Dunn and Carol Wright, Conference Coordinators.. (April 13, 2013). Served as Judge for State Competition in "Integrated Marketing Campaign," "Business Presentation," "Impromptu Speaking," and "Public Speaking." Professional Memberships

7 Beta Gamma Sigma. Member (April 23, Present). Association for Business Communication. member ( Present). Professional Service Association for Business Communication, Southwestern United States, Albuquerque, NM, Reviewer. Pro Bono, approximately 2 hours spent for the year. (January 2013). Served as reviewer for the peer-reviewed 2013 Edition of ABC-SW Proceedings. Texas Business and Technology Educators Association Journal, TX, Reviewer. approximately 3 hours spent for the year. (2009). Served on the Review Board of Peer Evaluators for the 2009 edition of the TBTEA Journal. Association for Business Communication-Southwestern Conference, Oklahoma City, OK, Reviewer. approximately 3 hours spent for the year. (February 2009). Reviewed proposals submitted for the conference. SFA Service BCM 247 Assessment Committee, Member. approximately 30 hours spent for the year. (September Present). Advisor. approximately 80 hours spent for the year. (September Present). BCM 247 Core Curriculum Committee, Member. approximately 20 hours spent for the year. (September Present). Scholarship/Award Committee, Chairperson. approximately 10 hours spent for the year. (September Present). Student Recruitment Committee, Member. approximately 15 hours spent for the year. (September Present). Social Committee, Member. approximately 6 hours spent for the year. (September August 2013). SFA Phonejacks Meeting. approximately 1 hour spent for the year. (November 7, Social Committee, Chairperson. approximately 20 hours spent for the year. (September August Recognition Committee, Chairperson. approximately 20 hours spent for the year. (September August Saturday Showcase, Member. approximately 3 hours spent for the year. (February 20, 2010). Volunteered to work at the exhibit table for the Department of General Business. Saturday Showcase, Member. approximately 3 hours spent for the year. (November 14, 2009). Volunteered to work at the exhibit table for the Department of General Business Student Success, Awards & Appeals, Member. approximately 15 hours spent for the year. (September August 2013). Faculty Council, Member. approximately 15 hours spent for the year. (September May

8 Reviewed policies related to College of Business Faculty for review by the Dean. Oral Presentation Assessment, Member. approximately 5 hours spent for the year. (September October 2011). Ad Hoc Advising Service Committee, Member. approximately 10 hours spent for the year. (September May 2011). Using Blackboard/WebCT in the Traditional Class, Guest Speaker. approximately 2 hours spent for the year. (December 8, 2010). Gave a presentation sponsored by the COB Teaching Excellence Committee on how Blackboard can be used to enhance a traditional classroom. Attended by members of the COB faculty. Faculty/Staff Support Committee (FSSC), Member. approximately 10 hours spent for the year. (September August 2010). Alpha Omega (business fraternity), Guest Speaker. approximately 3 hours spent for the year. (November 18, 2009). Invited to be a guest speaker at a meeting of the Alpha Omega business fraternity. Gave a presentation on the importance of developing "soft skills" for the workplace. Beta Alpha Psi Job Skills Seminar, Reviewer. approximately 2 hours spent for the year. (February 17, 2009). Mock interviews and resume review. Reviewed student resumes and conducted mock interviews UIL 2013 Computer Applications Contest, Co-director. (April 2013). Saturday Showcase, Member. approximately 3 hours spent for the year. (February 23, 2013). Student recruitment for the Department of Business Communication and Legal Studies. Saturday Showcase, Member. approximately 3 hours spent for the year. (November 10, Student recruitment for the Department of Business Communication and Legal Studies at university recruitment activity. UIL 2012 Computer Applications Contest, Co-director. approximately 10 hours spent for the year. (April UIL Regional Meet Co-direct the UIL Computer Applications Contest Saturday Showcase, Member. approximately 3 hours spent for the year. (November 12, 2011). Student recruitment for the Department of General Business at university recruitment activity. UIL 2011 Computer Applications Contest, Co-director. approximately 10 hours spent for the year. (April 2011). UIL Regional Meet Co-supervise/coordinate the UIL Computer Applications Contest Saturday Showcase, Member. approximately 3 hours spent for the year. (November 13, 2010). Student recruitment for the Department of General Business at university recruitment activity. Saturday Showcase, Member. approximately 6 hours spent for the year. (March 28, 2009). Represent the Department of General Business at the university's spring student recruitment event. Saturday Showcase, Member. approximately 6 hours spent for the year. (November 15, 2008). Represent Department of General Business at the University's fall student recruitment event.

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