2000 Convention (Seattle)
When: Thursday, November 9, 3:30-4:45 p.m.
Where: Rm 206 , 2nd Floor , WSCTC
GROUP SCHOLARS' COMMUNITY SERVICE CONTRIBUTIONS
Sponsor: Group Communication Division
Chair: Shane T. Moreman, University of South Florida
"Helping Groups in Your Own Back Yard." Carolyn M. Anderson, University of Akron
"Orienting Members to Team Membership." John S. Gribas, Idaho State University
"Creating a Group Facilitation Curriculum." Joann Keyton, University of Memphis
"Community Decision-Making." Renee A. Meyers, University of Wisconsin
"Facilitating Group Technology for Nonprofit and Public Organizations." Craig R. Scott, University of Texas, Austin
"Team Building with Nonprofit Organizations." Richard W. Sline, Weber State University
Panel participants will describe ways in which their group communication skills are central to their professional service commitments. Both on-campus and off-campus projects will be described.
When: Friday, November 10, 8:00-9:15 a.m.
Where: Rm 610 , 6th Floor , WSCTC
LOGICS IN GROUP INTERACTION
Sponsor: Group Communication Division
Chair: Randy Y. Hirokawa, University of Iowa
"When the World(view)s Collide: The Dynamics of Conflicting Logic Systems in Canadian Hydroelectric Decision-Making." Randy Y. Hirokawa, University of Iowa
"The Logic of Relational Formation in Task Groups." Joann Keyton, University of Memphis
"On the 'Wicked Problem' of Storytelling in Juries: Comparing Narrative and Decision Logics in Jury Decision-Making." Jane O. Macoubrie, North Carolina State University
Respondent: Renee A. Meyers, University of Wisconsin
When: Friday, November 10, 11:00-12:15 p.m.
Where: Rm 206 , 2nd Floor , WSCTC
MICRO ISSUES IN GROUP COMMUNICATION
Sponsor: Group Communication Division
Chair: Thomas G. Endres, University of St Thomas
"A Student-Generated Set of Generic Forms of Group Breakdowns Identified from Student-Written Case Studies of Group Dysfunction." John O. Burtis, Kansas State University, L. Kristine Pond-Burtis, Kansas State University, Miriam Bilstein, Kansas State University, Gregory Cleaver, Kansas State University, Amanda Eberth, Kansas State University, Alexander Garret, Kansas State University, Alan Hottman, Kansas State University, Elijah Keever, Kansas State University, Courtney Moriarty, Kansas State University, Alice Mura, Kansas State University, Corbin Navis, Kansas State University, Janelle Payne, Kansas State University, Justin Ricke, Kansas State University, Michelle Roddy, Kansas State University, Hollie Strevey, Kansas State University, Denise Walker, Kansas State University, Kelly Warren, Kansas State University
"Gender and Perceptions of Relational Interaction in Task Groups*." Kevin J. Real, Texas A&M University
"The Effect of Contributing Substantively on Self- and Other-Assessments of Participation." Joseph A. Bonito, University of Arizona
"Is It Who We Are or the Company We Keep? The Impact of Sex of Subject and Group Composition on Information-Evaluative Behaviors in Small Groups." Kathleen M. Propp, Western Michigan University
"An Initial Examination of Observed Verbal Immediacy and Participants' Opinions of Communication Effectiveness in On-Line Group Interaction." Paul L. Witt, University of Texas, Lawrence R. Wheeless, University of North Texas, Josi Reyna, University of North Texas, Kathleen Swigger, University of North Texas
Respondent: Beth J. Haslett, University of Delaware *Top Student Paper
When: Friday, November 10, 11:00-12:15 p.m.
Where: Hall 6B , 6th Floor , WSCTC
OFFICE HOURS WITH GROUP COMMUNICATON SCHOLARS
Sponsor: Group Communication Division
Chair: Diane E. Johnson, University of Missouri, Columbia
Panelists: Lawrence R. Frey, University of Memphis, Dennis S. Gouran, Penn State University, Randy Y. Hirokawa, University of Iowa, Renee A. Meyers, University of Wisconsin, Marshall S. Poole, Texas A&M University, David R. Seibold, University of California, Santa Barbara
Come to office hours with these group communication scholars. Ask questions or get advice about teaching group communication courses, managing or conducting research on group communication phenomena, and consulting on group or team issues.
When: Friday, November 10, 12:30-1:45 p.m.
Where: Rm 206 , 2nd Floor , WSCTC
CONTEXTUALIZED ACCOUNTS OF GROUP COMMUNICATION
Sponsor: Group Communication Division
Chair: Judith Hoover, Western Kentucky University
"Narrative Accounts of Health Care Team Performance." Randy Y. Hirokawa, University of Iowa, Dan H. DeGooyer, University of Iowa, Kathleen S. Valde, University of Iowa
"Coaches Use of Motivational Techniques to Promote and Discourage Cohesion Within the Small Group Sports Setting." Paul D. Turman, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Jason J. Thompson, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
"The Emergence of Control in the Flattened Organizational Structure: Toward a Theory of the Spiral of Control Following Organizational Change." Gillian Teubrer, Texas A&M University
Respondent: Thomas J. Socha, Old Dominion University
When: Friday, November 10, 3:30-4:45 p.m.
Where: Rm 609 , 6th Floor , WSCTC
TOP PAPERS IN SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION
Sponsor: Group Communication Division
Chair: Joann Keyton, University of Memphis
"New Contexts for Relational Communication in Groups. Valerie E. Barker, University of California, Santa Barbara, Jessica R. Abrams, University" of California, Santa Barbara, Vanessa Tiyaamornwong, University of California, Santa Barbara, David R. Seibold, University of California, Santa Barbara, Ashley P. Duggan, University of California, Santa Barbara, Hee Sun Park, University of California, Santa Barbara, Minu E. Sebastian, University of California, Santa Barbara
"Decision-Making in 'Real Teams': A Study of Hospice Interdisciplinary Teams." Stephanie Coopman, San Jose State University
"Gender Effects in Anonymous, Computer Mediated Group Work*." Andrew J. Flanagin, University of California, Santa Barbara, Vanessa Tiyaamornwong, University of California, Santa Barbara, Joan C. O'Connor, University of California, Santa Barbara, Minu E. Sebastian, University of California, Santa Barbara, David R. Seibold, University of California, Santa Barbara
Respondent: Lawrence R. Frey, University of Memphis (*Top Paper)
When: Friday, November 10, 5:00-6:15 p.m.
Where: Rm 609 , 6th Floor , WSCTC
GROUP COMMUNICATION DIVISION BUSINESS MEETING
Sponsor: Group Communication Division
When: Saturday, November 11, 8:00-9:15 a.m.
Where: Rm 206 , 2nd Floor , WSCTC
MACRO ISSUES IN GROUP COMMUNICATION
Sponsor: Group Communication Division
Chair: Russell F. Proctor, Northern Kentucky University
"Enlarging the Meaning of Group Deliberation: From Discussion to Dialogue." J Kevin Barge, Baylor University
"Investigating the Role of Communication in Culturally Diverse Work Groups: A Review and Synthesis." John G. Oetzel, University of New Mexico, Trudy E. Burtis, University of New Mexico, Martha I. Chew, University of New Mexico, Frank G. Perez, University of New Mexico
"The Point of Engagement in Decision-Making: A Communication Model of Shared Governance." Faye G. Mangrum, Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Clifton W. Mangrum, Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Respondent: Karen Tracy, University of Colorado, Boulder
When: Sunday, November 12, 8:00-9:15 a.m.
Where: Rm 307 , 3rd Floor , WSCTC
ENGAGING THE FUNCTIONAL PERSPECTIVE THROUGH DATA AND INQUIRY
Sponsor: Group Communication Division
Chair: Randy Y. Hirokawa, University of Iowa
"Group Decision-Making over Time: A Longitudinal Test of the Functional Perspective." Evelyn Y. Ho, University of Iowa
"Group Cohesion and the Functional Perspective." Amy E. Wagner, University of Iowa
"Computer Mediated Communication and the Functional Theory." Erin M. Sahlstein, University of Iowa
"Using Stories to Study Group Decision-Making Effectiveness: A Test of the Functional Theory from a Narrative Perspective." Juliann Dahlberg, University of Iowa
"Communicative Behaviors and Requisite Functions: Establishing the Needed Link." Alaina M. Winters, University of Iowa, Yanrong Chang, University of Iowa
"Theoretical Commitments of a Functional Theory of Group Communication." Lise A. Vandervoort, University of Iowa
Respondent: Dennis S. Gouran, Penn State University
When: Sunday, November 12, 11:00-12:15 p.m.
Where: Rm 307 , 3rd Floor , WSCTC
THE COMMUNICATION OF INFORMATION IN DECISION-MAKING GROUPS
Sponsor: Group Communication Division
Chair: Lyn M. Van Swol, Northwestern University
"Meta-Analysis of the Hidden Profile Effect." Frank Boster, Michigan State University
"Pre-Deliberation Thinking Effects on Information Sharing During Group Decision-Making." David D. Henningsen, Northern Illinois University, Mary Lynn Miller, University of Wisconsin, Madison
"Persuading the Members of a Group to Engage in Information Sharing." Kenneth J. Levine, Emerson College, Judy M. Berkowitz, ORC Macro
"Social Influence in Information Sharing Groups: Reconceptualizing Social Influence by Goals." Mary Lynn Miller, University of Wisconsin, Madison, David D. Henningsen, Northern Illinois University, Michael G. Cruz, University of Wisconsin
"Discussion of Shared and Unshared Information When Discussing a Controversial Topic." Lyn M. Van Swol, Northwestern University