Tenured Associate Professor

Speech Communication and Multimedia

OFFICE

Global Communication Center 315

Bradley University

Peoria, IL 61625

ell@bradley.bradley.edu

(309) 677-2378; fax (309) 677-3446

2808 W. Newman Parkway

Peoria, IL 61604

(309) 681-1530

Ph. D. 1985 University of Oregon (Rhetoric and Communication)

Emphases: Conversation analysis, rhetoric, qualitative research methods, general speech, interpersonal communication. Dissertation: An analysis of conversation in service encounters. (Carmichael)

M.A. 1980 Washington State University (Speech Communication)

Emphasis: Conversation analysis. Thesis: The conversational analysis of onsets of triadic interaction. (Nofsinger)

B.A. 1975 California State University, Long Beach (Speech)

1972---1973 Long Beach City College

1971---1972 University of Nevada, Reno

(1998, in press). "Bush-Rather Confrontation." In Guido H. Stempel, III & Jacqueline Nash Gifford (Eds.) Historical Dictionary of Political Communication in the United States, Greenwood Publishing Group.

(1997). "Discipline and Silence: Catholic Voices and Birth Control." Partially funded by a grant from the Cushwa Center for the Study of American Catholicism, University of Notre Dame. Journal of Communication and Religion, 20, (2): 67-79.

(1996), with Chris Kasch. "Cultural evolution of the all-university Oral Communication requirement at Bradley University." In Tim Conley (Ed.) Race, Ethnicity, and the American Campus: A Report and Recommendations, pp. 158-170 (Peoria: Bradley University).

(1994). "Rhetorical dilemmas: The case of John J. Myers." Funded through grants from the Bradley Research Excellence Committee and the Cushwa Center for the Study of American Catholicism, University of Notre Dame, Communication Studies 45, Fall-Winter: 281-293.

 (1992), with Brett Berg. "Restoring order during television news interviews: Turn taking disruption and repair." Funded through a grant from the Bradley Research Excellence Committee. Journal of the Northwest Communication Association 20 (1): 41-56.

(1991). "Conversation analysis for interpersonal communication courses." Journal of the Illinois Speech and Theatre Association: XLII: 48-57.

(1990). "General Semantics in speech-communication texts and courses." Michigan Association of Speech Communication Journal, 25: 33-44.

(1990). "Practicing creative word choice with dialogic listening." The Speech Communication Teacher, 4 (4): 4-5.

(1988/89). "Rhetoric and conversation in service encounters." Research on Language and Social Interaction, 22: 93-114. Abstracted in Linguistics and Language Behavior Abstracts.

(1997), with Meridith Zucco. Putting theory into practice: Instructor’s resource manual with test items for Lawrence Frey and Kevin Barge (eds.) Managing group life: Communicating in Decision-Making Groups (NY: Houghton and Mifflin, 1997).

Effective Public Speaking for Manufacturing Engineers. CD-ROM grant project funded by the American Association of Manufacturing Engineers.

Catholic American Public Address in the Contemporary Age. A manuscript to be submitted to a scholarly press for publication. First of two part series.

(1998). Of Alan Firth (Ed.), The Discourse of Negotiation: Studies of Language in the Workplace. (Oxford, UK: Pergamon, 1995). Discourse and Society 9 (1): 116-118.

(1997). "Group Communication in Practice," review of Frey, Lawrence R. (Ed.), Group communication in context: Studies of natural groups. Contemporary Psychology: Vol. 42, No. 4: 344-45.

(1995). Of John Shotter, Conversational Realities (Sage: 1993). Discourse and Society 6 (2): 299-300.

(1995). Of Theresa Enos & Stuart Brown (Eds), Defining the New Rhetorics (Sage: 1993). Quarterly Journal of Speech 81 (2): 255-257.

(1994). Of Coupland & Jon Nussbaum (Eds), Discourse and Lifespan Identity (Sage: 1993). Discourse and Society 5 (3): 428-30.

(1992). The self in discourse. Review of R. S. Perinbanayagam, Discursive Acts (Aldine De Gruyter: 1991). Communication Quarterly 40 (2): 191-92.

(1992). Of Ioanna Dimitracopoulu, Conversational Competence and Social Development (Cambridge UP: 1990), Quarterly Journal of Speech 78 (3): 396-397.

Rhetorical Resources (http://bradley.bradley.edu/~ell/)

Design & Layout, Journal of Communication and Religion.

Professional Public Speaking: Efficient, Effective & Engaged. CD-ROM for Caterpillar.

Explore Global Communication: CD ROM excursion and expedition.

Act Locally, Teach Globally. Compressed-Video teleconference, International Council of Fine Arts Deans, Peoria to San Antonio, TX, Nov. 8, 1997. Author, designer, producer, (pre-production); director, talent.

Demonstrate the Difference. Professional Public Speaking: Effective, Efficient, Engaged. CD-ROM for Caterpillar Inc. with Josh Richards.

Teleconference with Neil Postman. Compressed-Video teleconference, Dec. 9, 1997.

(1998). "The presumptive stance trickles down: Public discourse and the Catholic Bishop of Peoria, John Myers. An invited paper accepted for presentation on a competitively selected panel at the November 1998 meeting of the National Communication Association, NY.

(1996). "But did he know it was a gun?" International Pragmatics Assoc., Mexico City.

(1994). "CAT v. UAW: The video wars." Speech Communication Association, New Orleans, LA.

(1993). "Rhetoric and dilemma: The pastorals of Bishop John J. Myers."Religious Speech Communication Association, Speech Communication Association, Miami FL.

(1992). "Nouveau-classical rhetoric in anti-abortion discourse: Bishop John J. Myers' of Peoria 1990 Pastoral." Western Speech Communication Association, Albuquerque NM.

(1992). with Brett Berg. "Restoring order during television news interviews: Turn taking disruption and repair." Top Four Competitive Paper, Language Behavior Interest Group, Western Speech Communication Association, Boise, ID.

(1992). with Brett Berg. "Restoring order during television news interviews: Turn taking disruption and repair." American Association for Applied Linguistics, Seattle, WA.

(1988). "Rosenstock-Huessy, the narrative paradigm, and the provocation to rhetorical theory." Speech Communication Association, New Orleans, LA.

(1988). "Rhetoric in Wittgenstein." Rhetoric Society of America, Arlington, TX.

(1986). "Topic management in service encounters." Top Three Distinguished paper, Language Behavior Interest Group, Western Speech Communication Association, Tucson, AZ.

(1985). "Onsets of conversational interaction in service encounters." Western Speech Communication Association, Fresno, CA.

(1985). "An approach to teaching nonverbal communication." Western Speech Communication Association, Fresno, CA.

(1983). "Rhetorical and communication perspectives on Japanese management techniques." Western Speech Communication Association, Albuquerque, NM.

(1983). With Carol C. Shuherk. "Men and women in turns at talk." Speech Communication Association, Washington, D.C.

(1982). "The social construction of reality in the workplace: Rhetorical strategies on the shop floor." Northwest Speech Communication Association, Coeur d'Alene, ID.

(1982)."Conversational procedures and the definition of the situation." Speech Communication Association, Louisville, KY.

(1978, March). "The onset of triadic interaction." Northwest Speech Communication. Association, Coeur d'Alene, ID.

For Strata Publishing

1988, Readings in Rhetorical Criticism of Popular Culture (Schiappa and Ryden)

For Addison Wesley Longman

1996, Communication for a New Century (Anon.)

1996, Essentials of Human Communication, 2nd e. (DeVito)

For Houghton Mifflin

1995, Managing the tensions of group life: Communicating in decision making groups

(Frey & Barge)

For Harper Collins

1995, Human Communication, 7e (DeVito)

1995, Commmunication Competence in Contexts (anon.)

For Wm. C. Brown

1989, Computer software for Public Speaking text

1988, Foundations of Argumentative Communication (Reinhold)

1987, Foundations of Argumentative Communication (Reinhold)

1987, Understanding and Sharing (Pearson & Nelson)

1986, Understanding and Sharing (Pearson & Nelson)

For Random House

1986, Human Communication (Tubbs & Moss)

1985, Interpersonal Communication (Tubbs & Moss)

For Allyn & Bacon

1997, Creative Leadership and Teamwork (Huntley & Pepper)

1997 Recognition in SPECTRA (January, 1997, p. 5) for on-line rhetoric site.

1997 Editor (1997-2000), Journal of Communication and Religion

1997 Grant, Cushwa Center for the study of American Catholicism, Notre Dame University.

1996 1996 Article of the Year, Religious Speech Communication Association, for "Rhetorical dilemmas: The case of John J. Myers," Communication Studies 45, Fall-Winter: 281-293.

1996 Bradley, Teaching Excellence/Summer Stipend

1996 Bradley, Research Excellence/Summer Stipend

1996 Elected, Chair, Dept. of Communication

1995 Invited conference participant, Engendering American Catholic Studies, Lilly Endowment sponsored workshop at the Cushwa Center for the study of American Catholicism--Notre Dame, University, Sept. 29-Oct. 1.

1994 Bradley, Excellence in Research Grant.

1994 Grant, Cushwa Center for the study of American Catholicism, , Notre Dame University.

1994 Bradley, Teaching Excellence Grant: Cultural Diversity Workshop

1993 Bradley Excellence in Research Grant.

1990 Bradley Excellence in Research Grant.

1993 & 91 Invited Faculty Member, Bradley University Summa Cum Laude Graduates Dinner

1993 Bradley, Teaching Excellence Grant: Cultural Diversity Workshop and attendance at SCA summer conference--Cultural Studies.

1985 Nominated, Speech Communication Association Dissertation award

1985 University of Oregon Dissertation Funds Grant.

1985 Jewett Fund for Research Activities, University of Oregon.

1983 Jewett Fund for Research Activities, University of Oregon.

1982 Jewett Fund for Research Activities, University of Oregon.

1974-78 President's Honor List, four consecutive semesters, CSULB

Associate Professor, with tenure, 1993-present.

Assistant Professor, Department of Communication, 1985-present.

HON 100 Talk about Talk*

COM 103 Oral Communication Process

COM 103H Oral Communication Process, Honors Program

COM 104 Public Speaking

COM 105 Business & Professional Speech

COM 205 Interpersonal Communication

COM 207 Discussion Principles

COM 208 Argumentation/Debate

COM 291 Introduction to New Media Theory*

COM 303 Theory & Literature of Rhetoric*

COM 304 Communication Analysis

COM 316 Researching Communication in Culture*

COM 490 Theory & Literature of Rhetoric, online*

COM 492 Communication Research

COM 492 Conversation Analysis*

COM 417 Communication in Perspective

(* designates courses Lamoureux authored at Bradley)

"Delivering Winning Presentations" American Management Association (2).

"Books Alive" discussion sessions (7).

Coordinator and Lecturer, (1983-85)

Administered 40 sections, yearly, "Fundamentals of Rhetoric and Communication." Delivered weekly mass lecture (1984-85) and led discussion sections. Coordinated training and supervision of graduate teaching fellows.

Graduate Teaching Fellow (1981-1985)

Fundamentals of Rhetoric & Communication

Logic of Argument

Lecturer: Public Speaking

Graduate Teaching Fellow

Oral Interpretation

Interpersonal Communication

Acting Associate Dean, College of Communication & Fine Arts (6/91-6/92)

Student Affairs, faculty development, faculty search committees, academic committees.

Acting Director, Office for Research & Sponsored Programs (7/89-8/90)

Gathered and disseminated information about external funding opportunities. Coordinated University approval for sponsored research, creative, and sponsored programs. Administered internal funding for research, creative, and instructional improvement grants. $3.6 million funded in/from administrative period.

Director of Basic Speech, (1985-88)

Administered 50 sections, yearly, Oral Communication Process (COM 103). Developed mission statement, computerizedstandardized testing, and coordinated teaching staff.

1997-98 Member, College of Communication and Fine Arts multimedia program planning committee.

1997 Member, Provost’s ad hoc committee, on line distance education.

1996-97Member, University Assessment Committee

1996 Member, University Strategic Planning Curricular Excellence Committee

1995 Leader, COM 103 Intercultural Training Workshop

1995-97 Chair, Communication Department Curriculum Committee

1995-97 Chair, College of Communication and Fine Arts curriculum committee

1995-97 Member, University sub-committee on regulations and curriculum

1993-94 Member, University Senate Executive Committee

1993-94 Faculty mentor, BU residential Life

1994 Guest lecturer, THE 402 (nonverbal and the voice)

1993-present Member, Communication Department Personnel Committee

1993-94 Chair, speech curriculum committee

1993-94 Member, CFA teacher education committee

1992-93 Member, Assist. Director of Forensics Search Committee

1992 Author, Standards for Teacher Training in Oral Communication via Speech Education Programs (NCATE certification behavioral objectives document)

1991-1992 Member, Provost's adhoc committee, major and graduation degree requirements

1991-1992 Member, University committee on admissions & retention

1991-1992 Liason,CFA, University enrollment management committee

1991-1992 Chair, Div. of Communication Director search committee

1991 Panel moderator, "Books: First Amendment rights and problems." BU Library

1990 Member, Dir., Continuing Education, search committee

1990 Member, Dir., Basic Speech, search committee

1990, Chair, Speech faculty search committee

1987-1992, 93-95 Senator, University Senate

1988-91 Member, Senate elections committee

1988-89; 1990-92 Member, CFA curriculum and regulations committee

1989-1990 Member, Board for Research and Creativity

1989-1990 Member, Lilly Project Implementation Committee

1988-1989 Member, Senate advisory committee to the executive committee on administrator evaluation

1987-1989 Member, curriculum subcommittee of the curriculum and regulations committee

1986-present Member, Speaker's Bureau

1987-1992 Academic advisor, Academic exploration program

1987-present Library Liaison, Division of Communication

1987-present Audio-visual Liaison, Division of Communication

1985-present Judge, College (16) and H.S.(5) forensics tournaments

1997 Webmaster, Religious Speech Communication Association Homepage

1997 Editor (1997-2000), Journal of Communication and Religion

1995 Reviewer, Research on Language and Social Interaction

1995 Reviewer, Communication Studies special issue: Revitalizing the study of small group communication.

1994 Reviewer, SCA/LSI papers for SCA (New Orleans)

1994 Chair, LSI program at SCA (New Orleans)

1989 Chair, convention program, Speech and Language Sciences Division, Speech Communication Association, New Orleans, LA.

1986 Chair, convention program, Language Behavior Interest Group,Western Speech Communication meeting, Tucson,AZ.

Michael Miller, Peoria Journal Star: "Scholar lends ear to Myers’ style." November 23, 1996, B2.

Michael Miller, Peoria Journal Star: "Will he? Won't he? Peoria bishop always mentioned when post opens (Bishop Myers) October 20, 1996: A1; A7.

Steve Ammerman, WEEK-TV news (Internet use), September, 1996.

Sally McKee, Peoria Journal Star: "Can We Talk" (Gender and Interpersonal Communication) April 26, 1996: A8.

1997 Consultant & Workshop: Caterpillar, Inc. Public Speaking consulting/training.

1996 Presenter: The Art of Effective Listening. Centeral Illinois Chapter, Institute of Internal Auditors.

1995 Oratory Judge, Peoria Optimist Club

1994 Communication Training, Merrill, Lynch, Fenner, and Smith, Inc.

1994 Guest Speeches (3) Longfellow middle school

1993 Board Member, Operation Empowerment and Change

1991-92 Council representative for CFA, Peoria Area Arts and Sciences Council

1991-92 Member, Grant/Regranting committee, PAASC

1990 Focus group research, curriculum development, program development, and instructional presentation:

1990 Teleconference, (Listening in the Workplace), Caterpillar, Inc. (program development and delivery with Gary Dreibelbis).

1990 Volunteer: Habitat for Humanity.

1990,1991

1995 Seminars (3) on Public Speaking, Illinois Broadcasters' Association/Country Companies "Operation Adapt."

1990 Workshops (2) (Interpersonal Communication and sales) Rehnberg-Jacobson Manufacturing.

1989 Workshop (Communication in the Workplace), Central Illinois Joint Expo--Instrument Society of America & American Institute of plant engineers. 1989

1989 3 Workshops (Listening), Lincoln Office Environments Summer Training Sessions.

1987 Research Consultant, Hult, Fritz, and Matuszak & Associates (Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations).

1987 Keynote Address (Making your mark on tomorrow: Spirit in the workplace) meeting of Professional Secretaries International.

1986 After-dinner address, Professional Secretaries International

1986 Workshop (with George Armstrong and Gary Driebelbis): candidate communication (IL State-House Republicans).

National Communication Association/SCA, 1978-present.

Western States Communication Association, 1978-present.

Religious Communication Association, 1995-present.