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Indices

Index of Program Sponsors.............................................................................................................. 405

Index of Program Participants......................................................................................................... 409

Index of Exhibitors........................................................................................................................... 445

Index of Advertisers........................................................................................................................ 446

Convention Theme: Reaching Out/Reaching In

A Welcome from Isa N. Engleberg

First Vice President and

Primary Convention Planner

REACH OUT and IN to Miami Beach! Ten years ago, the 1993 NCA convention made its debut visit to exotic Miami Beach. The 2003 convention welcomes you back to the vibrant “American Riviera.” Where else can you mix communication scholarship with the hip Art Deco architecture of South Beach and the MiMo (Miami Modern) designs of the Fontainebleau and Eden Roc hotels? Where else can you stroll an ocean boardwalk on your way to more than 1,200 convention programs? Where else can you experience a mosaic of cultural communities: Latino, African American, Asian, Native American, Gay, Jewish, Retired, and International in the land of “hanging chads?” Where else can you be in striking distance of Caribbean cruises, the Everglades, the Keys, and Orlando as well as some of the country’s finest dining, shopping, and sports centers?

The 2003 NCA Convention Theme—Reaching Out/Reaching In—provides a host of opportunities to learn more about the diversity of scholarship in communication studies. You can choose from among 1,200 convention programs representing more than 100 NCA units and affiliate organizations.

A special Reaching Out/Reaching In Mini-Plenary Series features some of our discipline’s leading scholars as well as invited guests from other disciplines and related professions. Enjoy and benefit from discussions in a wide variety of scholarly pursuits: communication ethics, rhetoric, African American communication, the rhetoric of science, media and the future, supportive communication, public relations, group communication, instructional communication, performance studies, family communication, diversity and media management, listening, intercultural communication, the rhetoric of social change, and more

Make special plans to attend the 2003 Carroll C. Arnold Distinguished Lecture. Twenty years ago, Dr. Kenneth E. Andersen’s presidential address at NCA “A Code of Ethics for Speech Communication” influenced the scholarship and teaching of communication ethics in thousands of classrooms. This year, Dr. Andersen will deliver the Arnold Lecture and address communication ethics in a broader context.

In addition to more than 1,200 individual programs, NCA2003 highlights special activities and sessions such as the preconvention conferences, seminars, workshops, programs on the scholarship of teaching and learning, the annual Job Fair and graduate school open houses, the popular town hall debates and media forums, the poster sessions and G.I.F.T.S. programs, and the many unit and affiliate organization meetings.

NCA2003 also offers plenty of opportunities to socialize. In addition to the convention-wide receptions and customary university parties, Allyn & Bacon will host their annual bash after the Arnold Lecture and our new journal publisher, Taylor & Francis, will help us launch and celebrate our new publishing partnership.

The 2003 NCA convention and Miami Beach are great places to spend quality time with your friends while reaching out and reaching in to the best scholarship and practices in communication studies.

Welcome to Miami Beach

Greetings:

As Mayor of Miami Beach, I extend my sincerest wish that your time here in Miami Beach will be memorable and filled with opportunities for professional growth and some well-deserved relaxation. We know that you will find our beautiful City a most attractive gathering place. Miami Beach is magnificent year round; its climate has attracted people from across the country and the world.

Your National Communication Association Convention is being held in Miami Beach, called The Beach by locals. Miami Beach offers sun-filled beautiful beaches and year-round tropical ambiance. Our Art Deco District is only one of the many cultural actives and amenities we extend to you. We offer world-celebrated cuisine, representing a variety of nationalities, international shopping and an unparalleled assortment of activities. We would like you to visit Lincoln Road in the heart of the city to experience a unique blend of cafés, galleries and arts organizations. And best of all, visit world famous South Beach, the internationally acclaimed beach area packed with sidewalk cafes, restaurants, artists, and models and nightclubs. All of this is located in the Art Deco Historic District, which contains the largest collection of Art Deco architecture in the world. Please also explore the rest of our City, the grand hotels of mid-Beach and the undiscovered charm of North Beach. We look forward to sharing this event with you. To our out-of-town visitors we extend a very special welcome.

Miami Beach is new and exciting! We hope you will enjoy yourselves and that you will return to your homes with pleasant recollections of our City.

Cordially,

David Dermer

Mayor

Important Convention Program Notes

In 2003, NCA shifted from a convention planning process that required all submissions to be developed and mailed to the national office in hardcopy form to an integrated online planning system. We contracted with All Academic, a convention planning software company, that allowed NCA members, designated planners, and the NCA Office to:

· submit paper and program proposals to unit and affiliate organization planners,

· review, rank, and accept paper and program proposals,

· schedule and rearrange accepted programs in assigned meeting rooms, and

· prepare program copy for printing and posting on the NCA Web site.

As is the case with any new and complex system, we encountered numerous problems. Rather than reliving those challenges here, we want to note significant program copy shortcomings that could not be remedied in time to meet the convention deadline.

1. Several paper and program titles as well as the names of some presenters and paper authors disappeared into cyberspace. We contacted planners by email and phone but did not succeed in recapturing all of the missing copy.

2. About 50% of the top paper, debut paper, and student paper designations could not be retrieved or entered into the convention program. We hope that all unit and affiliate organization planners will notify the top paper presenters of this honor.

3. A few program planners encountered unusual difficulties in preparing their programs for scheduling that resulted in erroneous or missing copy.

4. Some presenters’ names and sessions in the printed program may not always appear the same (or at all) in the online program. As we copyedited the printed program, we were not able to enter every change into the online version.

5. Co-authors were not entered or retrievable on some programs.

6. Some of the presenter-entered names and affiliations were incorrect or missing. We attempted to correct these errors as best we could in the online and printed program.

Although the online planning process worked well for the majority of planners, we know that improvements must be made before we embark on the 2004 convention planning process. The NCA office is working with Martha Watson, next year’s primary planner, and with All Academic to improve the system in the following ways: (1) provide clear and detailed online instructions and prompts, (2) improve program planning features, (3) create a better system for tracking program submissions, reviews, and scheduling, and (4) provide more and better-informed online assistance.

We sincerely regret the errors, frustrations, and work burden required to inaugurate the online convention planning system. We thank you for your patience. We also ask for your understanding when you see errors in this program. If you have any questions, please come to the Registration area in the Fontainebleau Hotel where an NCA staff member will help you resolve the problem.

Isa N. Engleberg

NCA 1^st Vice President

NCA Leadership Team and

NCA Staff Members

General Information

Registration

All members and guests are urged to register (or complete pre-registration) as soon after arriving as possible. The NCA registration area, located in the Grand Gallerie of the Fontainebleau Hilton, will be open as follows:

ADVANCED REGISTRANTS CHECK-IN ONLY

Wednesday, November 19, 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

REGULAR REGISTRATION

Wednesday, November 19, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Thursday, November 20, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Friday, November 21, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 22, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Membership

If your membership expires before December 1, you must renew your membership in order to get reduced rates on convention registration. Members may renew their membership online at www.natcom.org/members or onsite at the convention. If you are not currently an NCA member and you would like to join, you can download a membership application from the NCA web site at www.natcom.org or complete a form onsite at the convention. If you have questions about your membership, we encourage you to call the National Office at 202-464-4622 before November 14. The National Office will be closed November 17 - November 24, 2003, but will check voicemail and respond to member inquiries as needed. National Office staff will also be available at the convention to assist you.

Preconvention Programs

On Wednesday, November 19, NCA offers numerous preconvention programs, including seminars, thematic conferences, and workshops. A complete list of programs, with description and location, are included in the program schedule. Registration and fees are required for participation.

Short Course Registration

Registration for short courses may be completed onsite at a registration counter, beginning at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 19. All short courses are $40 each. Persons enrolling for short courses that begin Thursday morning are strongly urged to register or complete pre-registration Wednesday evening. Early registration is encouraged as short courses often fill during the pre-registration period. Short course fees are not refundable unless the course is canceled.

Hospitality and Information

Do you want to know about restaurants, sightseeing, and local attractions? Do you need information about the hotel, the convention programs, or the location of a room? For assistance, visit the NCA Hospitality and Information Desk in the Registration area. Volunteers from the Hospitality and Information Committee are familiar with Miami Beach and can answer your questions about the city. Brochures and maps will be available.

Tours

Accent on Arrangements, Inc. Ò has prepared 5 great tour options exclusively for the NCA convention attendees, family members and friends. Registration is required for tours. Tickets may be purchased in advance using the registration form available on the NCA website at www.natcom.org/convention. Registration at the convention in Miami Beach is on a space-available basis only and will include an additional $2.00 charge.

Transportation

United Airlines has been selected as the official airline for the 2003 NCA Convention. As the official airline, discounts have been negotiated. Additional discounts have been made available with U.S. Airways. To make reservations through United Airlines call 1-800-521-4041 and refer to meeting ID number 511RB. Or, call U.S. Airways at 1-877-874-7687 and refer to meeting ID number 76172797. Shuttles run frequently between the Miami International Airport and the convention hotels at a cost of $14 per passenger. Pick up should be arranged at least one day in advance for return trips. Taxicabs from the Miami International Airport to the convention hotels are around $25.

Child Care

Parents interested in using the NCA childcare center must register their child with Accent. See the August Spectra or visit www.natcom.org/convention for registration forms and details. The one time fee of $125/per child covers unlimited use of the center. The center will be located in the Fontainebleau Hilton and operate 7:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m., November 20-23. On November 23, the center will operate 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Exhibit Hall

Commercial and non-commercial exhibits will be located in the Grand Ballroom of the Fontainebleau Hilton. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover what’s new in the discipline. An index of exhibitors is located in the back of this program. The Exhibit Hall is open Thursday and Friday, November 20-21, 9:00a.m. – 5:00p.m. and Saturday, November 22, 9:00a.m. – 4:00p.m. Also located in the Exhibit Hall are the Paper Distribution Center, the Communication and Technology Center, Poster Sessions, the Graduate School Open House, and the Job Fair.

Paper Distribution Center

The Paper Distribution Center is located in the Exhibit Hall. Send your convention paper to papers@natcom.org by October 31 to include it in a comprehensive CD-ROM that will be distributed at the Center for $15. If you miss the deadline, bring a copy of your paper on floppy disk to the Paper Distribution Center in the Exhibit Hall.

Communication and Technology Center

Be sure to visit the Communication and Technology Center in the Exhibit Hall. This space is available for convention participants to access the Internet. The Center will be open during the posted exhibit hours.

Poster Sessions

Poster Sessions are presentations of a single or co-authored poster project. "Project" is a generic term covering a variety of possible poster submissions – displays based on papers or a compilation of prior work, current work, or proposed work focused on communication research, scholarship, instruction, and practice. Presentations change daily and are displayed in the Exhibit Hall. For a complete list of this year’s poster sessions, see the program schedule.

Graduate School Open House

Thursday, November 20, 2:00-4:45p.m. Grand Ballroom, 2nd Floor, Fontainebleau

The Graduate School Open House provides students with an opportunity to meet informally with representatives from various graduate programs across the country. Faculty members and graduate students share materials describing their various programs. In lieu of formal presentations, students who would like more information are invited to meet with school representatives to discuss education and career opportunities. Departments must pre-register in order to participate. See the NCA website, www.natcom.org/convention, for details.

Job Fair

Friday, November 21, 9:00-5:00 p.m. Grand Ballroom, 2nd Floor, Fontainebleau

Departments with a position (or the prospect of a position) may reserve a booth at the Job Fair. The Job Fair will be open to all convention attendees. Participating departments will be able to visit with a large number of prospective applicants. Applicants will likewise have access to an initial view of all listed positions. Departments must pre-register for booth space. Details about the Job Fair and registration forms for department participation can be found on the NCA website.

On Saturday, the participating departments will be able to use their booth for follow-up interviews at their discretion. The area will be closed to all but the participating departments and the candidates they have invited to return.

Program Changes

Please consult the Program Supplement distributed at registration for information concerning program changes.

Hotels

The NCA Convention will be utilizing the following hotels for guest rooms: Fontainebleau Hilton Resort and Towers, Eden Roc Renaissance, Wyndham Miami Beach Resort, Sovereign Marriott, Best Western, Four Points Sheraton and the Fairfield Marriott. Be sure to make reservations early. Reservation information and rates may be obtained directly from the hotels. For hotel information check the NCA website at http://www.natcom.org/Convention/hotels.htm.

Business Centers

Computer service, photocopies, secretarial support, and resources such as fax and data communications are available at prevailing prices in the Business Center of the Fontainebleau Hilton, Eden Roc Renaissance, and Wyndham.

Convention Smoking Rules

Smoking is prohibited in any of the official convention sessions, including the business meetings. Program Chairs are instructed to strictly enforce this rule.

Concurrent Meetings with NCA Affiliate Organizations: