2002 Convention (New Orleans)
INFORMATION DISTRIBUTION IN GROUPS
When: Thursday, November 21, 8:00-9:15 a.m. | Where: Rampart, Fifth Floor, Sheraton
Chair: Kelby K. Halone, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
"Understanding Group Decision-Making From A Social Loafing Perspective." Frank Boster, Michigan State University, Isabel C. Botero, Michigan State University, Renee E. Strom, Michigan State University, M. Sean Limon, Illinois State University
"Effects Of Leadership and Task Demonstrability On Information Repetition In Decision-Making Groups." Isabel C. Botero, Michigan State University, Gwen M. Wittenbaum, Michigan State University
"Effects Of Time Pressure And Informational Access On Hidden Profile Solutions In Decision-Making Groups." Jonathan M. Bowman, Michigan State University
Respondent: Dean E. Hewes, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
FACILITATING GROUP WORK IN THE COLLEGE CLASSROOM
When: Thursday, November 21, 9:30-10:45 a.m. | Where: Rampart, Fifth Floor, Sheraton
Chair: Ronald B. Adler, Santa Barbara City College
Panelists:
Sunwolf, Santa Clara University
Lawrence R. Frey, University of Colorado, Boulder
Terre H. Allen, California State University, Long Beach
Timothy G. Plax, California State University, Long Beach
Jennifer R. Considine, Texas A&M University
Renee A. Meyers, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
In this interactive panel, we will explore "best practices" for facilitating various kinds of group work in the college classroom (projects, presentations, discussions, reports, etc.). The scholar-teacher panelists will provide a brief summary of research they are conducting (or have conducted) related to this topic, and then offer one or two "best practices" (based on their research findings and/or instructional experience) that they use to facilitate effective group work in their college classrooms. The panel will then be opened up for large or small group discussion among all attendees.
GROUP ARGUMENT AND EMOTION I: BRAINSTORMING AND ANALYSIS SESSION
When: Thursday, November 21, 12:30-1:45 p.m. | Where: Rampart, Fifth Floor, Sheraton
Panelists:
Sandra M. Ketrow, University of Rhode Island
Dennis S. Gouran, Pennsylvania State University
Renee A. Meyers, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
At last year's NCA, we began a stimulating interactive exploration of the role or relationship of emotion to group argument. This follow-up session will be used to discuss how implicit or explicit emotion might affect group effectiveness and outcomes. Facilitators will begin the discussion, but participants at the panel will be encouraged to assist in brainstorming and analysis regarding how we should consider emotion and group argument, and how it might be researched.
GROUP ARGUMENT AND EMOTION II: DEVELOPING COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMMATIC RESEARCH
When: Friday, November 22, 9:30-10:45 a.m. | Where: Rampart, Fifth Floor, Sheraton
Panelists:
Sandra M. Ketrow, University of Rhode Island
Dennis S. Gouran, Pennsylvania State University
Renee A. Meyers, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
This interactive session will be a follow-up to the previous Group Argument and Emotion I panel. In this session, interested attendees will be asked to work together in small group discussions to develop research questions and tentatively flush out some research studies that might be conducted on group argument and emotion. The plan would be for some of these investigations to be conducted collaboratively among the discussion participants over the next few years, and then to present the results of these investigations at a future NCA Group Communication Division panel.
TOP THREE PAPERS IN GROUP COMMUNICATION
When: Friday, November 22, 2:00-3:15 p.m. | Where: Rampart, Fifth Floor, Sheraton
Chair: Renee A. Meyers, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
"Being Left Out: Communicating Group Boundaries and Resisting Inclusion Attempts In Childhood Peer Groups." Sunwolf, Santa Clara University, Laura Leets, Stanford University
"*A Structural Equations Analysis Of the Transactive Memory Model." Yan Xu, University of Southern California
"AA Online: The Enactment Of Supportive Computer Mediated Communication." C. Arthur VanLear, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Robert A. Walker, Central Michigan University, Megan A. Sheehan, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Lesley A. Withers, Central Michigan University
Respondent: Dennis S. Gouran, Pennsylvania State University
EXPANDING THE BOUNDARIES OF SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION THEORY AND RESEARCH
When: Friday, November 22, 3:30-4:45 p.m. | Where: Rampart, Fifth Floor, Sheraton
Chair: David R. Seibold, University of California, Santa Barbara
"Expanding the Boundaries Of Small Group Theory: Symbolic Convergence Theory and The Social Construction Of Blended Family Identity." Paul Schrodt, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
"Expanding the Boundaries Of Small Group Research: Potential Contributions Of Family Research To the Relational Side Of Work Groups." Rene M. Dailey, University of California, Santa Barbara
"Expanding the Bona Fide Groups Perspective: An Application To the Blended Family." M. Chad McBride, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
"Expanding the Boundaries Of Small Group Research: An Examination Of College Classroom Interaction As A Form Of Small Group Communication." Paul D. Turman, University of Northern Iowa
Respondent: Dawn O. Braithwaite, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
GROUP COMMUNICATION DIVISION BUSINESS MEETING
When: Friday, November 22, 5:00-6:15 p.m. | Where: Salon 829, Eighth Floor, Sheraton
1. Introduction of Officers
2. Approval of Minutes for 2002 Meeting (at http://communication.wcupa/groupdiv/ )
3. Chair’s Report - Dennis Gouran
4. Vice-Chair’s Report - Renée Meyers
5. Report of Vice-Chair Elect - Randy Hirokawa
6. Report of Nominating Committee - Joann Keyton, Immediate Past Chair
7. Nominations from Floor
8. Election of Officers
9. Presentation of Awards - Renée Meyers
10. Old Business
11. New Business
12. Transition to New Officers
13. Adjournment
GROUP COMMUNICATION IN CONTEXT
When: Saturday, November 23, 8:00-9:15 a.m. | Where: Rampart, Fifth Floor, Sheraton
Chair: Jennifer Anne Thackaberry, Purdue University
"Theorizing Communication During Coalition Building and Action In Organizations: Modification and Conceptual Application of Symbolic Convergence Theory." James O. Olufowote, Purdue University
"Communication Problems In Public Group Meetings: A Case Study Of A Politically Appointed Arts Commission." Craig R. Scott, University of Texas, Austin, Kathleen E. Weir, University of Texas, Austin, Dana L. Moreland, University of Texas, Austin
"Metaphors Of Survival: A Textual Analysis Of the Decision-Making Strategies Of the Survivor Contestants." Kathleen M. Propp, Western Michigan University
Respondent: Beth Bonniwell Haslett, University of Delaware
COMMUNICATION ISSUES IN DECISION-MAKING GROUPS
When: Saturday, November 23, 2:00-3:15 p.m. | Where: Rampart, Fifth Floor, Sheraton
Chair: Timothy R. Kuhn, University of Colorado, Boulder
"A Comparative Test Of Social Loafing, Social Compensation, Communication Apprehension, and Mutual Enhancement As Predictors Of Information Sharing In Groups." David Dryden Henningsen, Northern Illinois University, Mary Lynn M. Henningsen, Northern Illinois University
"Giving Voice To Diversity: An Interactice Approach To Conflict Management and Decision-Making In Culturally Diverse Work Environments." Benjamin J. Broome, Arizona State University, Erla S. Kristjansdottir, Arizona State University, Tamie Kanata, Arizona State University, Puvana Ganesan, Arizona State University, Sara DeTurk, Arizona State University
"Normative Influence in Decision-Making Groups: Evaluating the Perceptual Experience Of Pressure Versus Influence Statements." Mary Lynn M. Henningsen, Northern Illinois University, David Dryden Henningsen, Northern Illinois University, Michael G. Cruz, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Joshua H. Morrill, University of Wisconsin, Madison
"Why Size Matters: Why Increasing Minority Subgroup Size Makes Weak Arguments Persuasive." M. Sean Limon, Illinois State University
TEACHING GROUP COMMUNICATION: RELATIONAL COMMUNICATION AND NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION
When: Saturday, November 23, 3:30-4:45 p.m. | Where: Salon 821, Eighth Floor, Sheraton
Chair: Christine E. Cooper, University of Arkansas, Little Rock
Panelists:
Joann Keyton, University of Kansas
Sandra M. Ketrow, University of Rhode Island
Have you ever wondered how best to teach relational communication and nonverbal communication to your undergraduate group communication students? If you are interested in learning "tried and true" as well as "innovative" formats for teaching these two concepts, then you will find this panel useful. These two scholar-teachers will explain how they teach concepts that they have researched for many years. They will focus, in particular, on lesson plans and learning exercises, as well as offer general tips on teaching these concepts.