NCA-TV J Gregory Payne Dr.Gregory Payne introduces NCA Press project and the website.
Welcome to San Diego! In this video, the host of NCA-TV, Michael McManus unveils the new NCA press site for the 2008 annual convention...
NCA TV: Day One - Friday 11/21 Our host, Michael McManus, presents the highlights of the first day.
NCA TV: Day Two - Saturday, 11/22 Our host Michael McManus goes through the highlights of the day.
NCA TV interviews Betsy Bach. Hope to see you in Chicago!
By - Konstantina Georgaki 11/23/08-- In between the Presidential Address and the NCA Awards ceremony, Sam Becker shares the secret of what makes a great teacher..."Great students..."
Watch interviews with the panel of Top Papers in Organizational Communication
Watch an interview with current NCA 1st Vice President Betsy Bach and 2nd Vice President Dawn O. Braithwaite...
Natalie Sydorenko of the University of Akron talks with Will Wemer about the spiritual communication division of communication studies.
By: Abbey Niezgoda -- 11/23/08 The click of a mouse can now connect you to a relationship. From online dating to 'facebooking,' social networking websites have enticed the public and replaced face to face interaction. Analysts are just beginning to research the effects of what happens in front of the computer screen...
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By: Abbey Niezgoda -- 11/23/08 When former NCA President Kenneth Andersen joined the association, the member subscription fee was three dollars and fifty cents. He was 18 years old...
By: Abbey Niezgoda -- 11/23/08 It was just a few woman laughing on a Sunday morning. The panel turned performance featured films and live acting on the subject of feminist humor. From Girl Scouts to Girls Gone Wild, stereotypes were addressed in a form of comedy that made a serious statement amidst the laughter...
Daniel Hallin head off the Post Election forum by focusing on the effects of the internet on journalism and partisan journalism.
Daniel Hallin gives a brief intro to the Post Election Forum as well as thought on this year's NCA conference.
Watch an interview with Vince Hall, Vice President of Public Affairs and Communication for Planned Parenthood of San Diego and Riverside Counties as he discusses the panel:
Judith Trent shares her perspective on the evolution of NCA conventions...
NCA-TV Heidi Rose: Dr.Heidi Rose from Villanova University talks about her new position as the Editor of Text and Performance Quarterly.
By - Konstantina Georgaki -- 11/22/08 Watch J.Gregory Payne interview John Tedesco on his recent researches in political communication...
By - Konstantina Georgaki -- 11/22/08 As the world is becoming increasingly "flat," communication has a new journal to count with for further understanding the nuances of communicating in the global village: the Journal of International and Intercultural Communication...
NCA-TV Wilbur Rich Professor Wilbur Rich of Wellesley College shares his opinions about the first day.
NCA-TV Theodore Avtgis & Phil Polack Theodore Avtgis & Phil Polack talk about Medical Communications.
NCA-TV Shaniece Charlemagne & Alison Pilsner Shaniece Charlemagne & Alison Pilsner introduce themselves and sessions.
NCA-TV Rod Hart Rod Hart is sharing his views on Campaign 2008.
NCA-TV Richard West Michael McManus welcomes Richard West of the Emerson College.
NCA-TV Phillip Glenn Phillip Glenn of Emerson College discusses his experiences in and out of the NCA Convention.
NCA-TV Ming-Yi Wu Ming-Yi Wu is sharing the four papers she is presenting during NCA Convention.
NCA-TV Joan Conners & Ted Sheckels Joan Conners and Ted Sheckels review the session on teaching Political Communication....
NCA-TV Jim Query Jim Query discusses his reflections on the first day and Top 4 Papers in Applied Communication...
NCA-TV Janis Andersen: Michael McManus hosts Dean Janis Andersen, School of Communication, Emerson College.
NCA-TV Isa Engleberg. Dr.Gregory Payne and Isa Engleberg share their views on the convention with us.
By: Abbey Niezgoda -- 11/22/08 It is a different kind of story. Compared to the papers and the panels based on theories and experts often seen at NCA, four presenters gathered to share narratives that give meaning to their research...
By: Abbey Niezgoda -- 11/22/08 A controversial forum on diversity in the American University had panelists arguing and opinions flying. See below for an exclusive interview with founder Harold Simons of Temple University....
NCA's 2nd Vice President Dawn Braithwaite just minutes before the Carroll Arnold Lecture
By: Abbey Niezgoda -- 11/22/08 When you flip on the television, you will come across it. Even if you change the channel, you cannot escape it. It is a phenomenon. It is a trend. It is reality TV, and scholars are beinning to talk about it...
David Zarefsky of Northwestern University anticipating an invigorating discussion at "Intellectual and Ideological Diversity in the American University."
Trischa Goodnow of Oregon State University shares her plans for the Northwest Communication Association.
By Heather Martyn - 11/21/08 Each day group communication occurs nation and worldwide as individuals embark on projects, solve conflicts, or improve relationships with clients in a group setting. This form of communication has the ability to greatly affect the interpersonal relationships among group members, especially as technology has increased and group communication can take a face-to-face or virtual form...
By Heather Martyn -- 11/21/08 Magazines, radio, or television, it seems as though celebrities' faces, bodies, and voices are everywhere, leading society to hold them to a higher esteem and use them as role models for their own daily lives and actions. Leading back to
Kelly Quinn of the University of Illinois - Chicago shares research on the connections between visual communication and political communication.
Laura Barberena of the University of Texas shares her research on the use of focus groups in political communication research.
Watch the interview with H. Dan O'Hair of the University of Oklahoma as he speaks about his role as past NCA President and his expectations of the 2008 San Diego Conference.
Watch the interview with Shari Veil of the University of Oklahoma as she discusses her pre-conference poster "Best Practices in Risk Communication: National Center for Food Defense and Protection":
Interview of Mark Redmond after 'Career Advice From Senior Faculty to New and Future Faculty: An Unconventional Program on Academic Careers.'
Interview with Elizabeth Graham and Joseph Mazer of Ohio University, after 'Unconventional Ideas in Technology and Education.'
Interview of Andrew Rancer, Ohio University after 'Career Advice From Senior Faculty to New and Future Faculty: An Unconventional Program on Academic Careers.'
By: Abbey Niezgoda -- 11/21/08 When she walked into the classroom at California State University in Fresno, her students had a confused look on their faces. Who is this woman with the big hair? Is she a student? Is she the professor? Marnel Niles remembers it all... Please click here for the video.
By: Abbey Niezgoda -- 11/21/08 The votes are in but the voices are still being heard. Scholars gathered for an open discussion on one of the most remarkable races in history. Peter Andersen of San Diego State University was there to share his ideas... Please click here for the video.
By: Abbey Niezgoda -- 11/21/08 Politics bring on a need for communication. During this historic election year, NCA is tackling the meaning of presidential conversation. Johnathan Riehl of North Carolina State University discusses how Obama drew on the past to snag his recent victory....Please click here for the video.
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By Heather Martyn -- 11/21/08 Nonpublics, active publics, aware publics - all of these stakeholders are important for the public relations professional to acknowledge when problem-solving for any organization. Hoping....
Please click here to see an interview with Brant R. Burleson as he discusses the paper that ...
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By Heather Martyn -- 11/21/08 Childhood is a supposed to be a wonderful time of life filled with laughter and dreams, however, incidents often occur that affect children and their...
Richard Vatz of Towson University talks with Will Wemer about the inclusion of conservative voices at NCA. Please click here for the video.
Former NCA President Raymie McKerrow of Ohio University is excited about the next generation of communication scholars. Please click here for the video.
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Cynthia Stohl of the University of California, Santa Barbara on the progress toward a more globally-minded NCA. Please click here for the video
Elizabeth Avery and Eric Haley of the University of Tennessee talks about their paper: "The Role of Gender and Message Strategy in the Perception of Advocacy Campaigns." Please read the news for the video.
Joseph Gregov of the University of Connecticut discusses his paper "The Impact of Actor Presence Placements on Brand and Ad Attitudes and Purchase Intention, and the Role of Recognition and Recall". Please click here for the video
Robert MacDougall from Curry College gives a brief note on what's exciting at this year's NCA as well as thoughts on how to broaden its future horizons.
Emerson alum Ted Avtgis gives a brief preview of his seminar on Applied Medical Communication at this year's conference.
Mark congratulates the new NCA Press Team...
Lisa put together a meeting with over 50 journalists to consider the dilemmas of emergency communication for terrorism...