Constance Hudspeth, Ph.D.

E-Mail:

chudspeth@rollins.edu

Constance Hudspeth, Ph.D. 11907 Frieth Drive Orlando, Florida 32837 407-855-0277

EDUCATION:

Ph.D. Communication Ohio University School of Interpersonal Communication - June 1995 Major Area of Study: Organizational Communication Minor Area of Focus: Health Communication Dissertation: Interpersonal Communication and Breast Cancer Graduate Assistant: Educational Development at the College of Osteopathic Medicine Graduate Assistant: Speech Communication Small Group Communication Organizational Communication Health Communication Instructional Training and Development Rhetorical Theory Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methodology

M. A. Communication West Virginia University - Dec 1988 Graduate Assistant: Speech Communication Major Area of Study: Communication Apprehension Major Courses: Communication Apprehension Persuasion Theory and Research Nonverbal Communication Advanced Communication Instruction Interpersonal Communication Theory and Research

M. A. Education West Virginia University - May 1988 Major Area of Study: Higher Education and The Adult Learner Major Courses: The Adult Learner Communication in the Classroom Teaching in Higher Education Advanced Educational Psychology Principles of Instruction

B. A. Communication University of Pittsburgh – April 1986 Coordinator of Forensics Speech Competition Judging Major Area of Study: Communication and Business Major Courses: Persuasion Speech Interpersonal Communication Small Groups Communication Senior Communication Project

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

ROLLINS COLLEGE 1995-2003 Orlando, Florida

Visiting Assistant Professor 1998-1999; 2000-2003

COURSES TAUGHT

Interpersonal Communication Small Groups and Leadership Small Groups and Work Teams Health Communication Intercultural Communication: 8 Independent Studies

TAUGHT IN A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS: Master of Arts in Corporate Communication and Technology - Communication Department Arts and Sciences Day Program - Communication Department Hamilton Holt Evening Program - Communication Department Faculty Communication Across the Curriculum Course - Communication Department Institute for Effective Teaching – Christian A. Johnson Center

HONORS

WALTER E. BARDEN DISTINGUISHED TEACHING AWARD - 2000 Professor of the Year Students of the Hamilton Holt School select one professor each year to receive the Walter E. Barden Distinguished Teaching Award. This award is presented during graduation.

NATIONAL FACULTY SERVICE LEARNING AWARD NOMINATION - 2002 Rollins College selects one faculty per year to receive the nomination– The Thomas Ehrich Faculty Award for Service Learning Conducted 85 student projects for the community in 6 semesters

GRANTS: Received $22, 500 in grants $5,000 Coca-Cola Grant for the development of Service Learning Student Projects in the Small Groups and Leadership Communication Course at Rollins - 2001 $5,000 Grant to develop student educational campaign - 2001 $12,500 Grant for Intercultural Communication Training Program for the Rollins International Programs Department from Global Partners - 2002

NEW COURSE DEVELOPMENT: Developed a new course in Health Communication both for the Arts and Sciences program and for the Hamilton Holt Evening Degree Program

ADVISOR: Communique – Florida Public Relations Association Communication Student Organization at Rollins College

ACADEMIC PRESENTATIONS

Presenter: National Communication Association - 2002 National Convention New Orleans, LA November 2002 “Service Learning in the Small Groups Course”

Panel presentation: National Communication Association - 2001 National Convention Atlanta, GA November 2001 “Turning Points for Women in Academia: Change and Challenge”

Panel Chair and Presenter: National Communication Association - 2000 National Convention Seattle, WA. November 2000 “Diagnosing, Prescribing, and Treating Project Options: Instructional Ideas for the Health Communication Classroom”

Presentation Respondent: Eastern Communication Association –2001-2002 Regional Convention New York, NY

Presenter: Florida Service Learning Conference – 2003 University of Central Florida January, 2003

Presenter: Parents Weekend Presenter Rollins College, Nov 2, 2002. “Service Learning and Student Involvement”

Presenter: Service Learning Faculty Luncheon: Presented model for Service Learning, discussed ideas for potential projects, and shared experiences and tips for incorporating service learning into the classroom; Rollins College, Nov. 27, 2001.

Presenter: “Faculty Service Learning Discussion” coordinated by Rollins College Student Services and Cara Meixner: Leadership Series, Jan 30, 2001.

Participant, Academic Achievement Fair – Service Learning Showcase, Christian B. Johnson Center for Effective Teaching at Rollins College, April 30, 2001.

Presenter: Faculty Development Series, “Leading Class Discussions”, Christian B. Johnson Center for Effective Teaching at Rollins College – Jan 8, 2001.

Presenter: Faculty Development Series, “Coping with Group Conflict”, Rollins College Faculty and Students, March 29, 2001.

Attended the 2002-2003 National Communication Association National Convention

Attended the 2001-2002 National Communication Association National Convention

Attended the 2000-2001 National Communication Association National Convention

Attended the 2001-2002 Eastern Communication Association Convention

Attended the 2001 Florida Communication Association State Convention

SERVICE LEARNING PROJECTS OF DR. HUDSPETH AND HER STUDENTS AT ROLLINS COLLEGE

“Touching the lives of the others through our talents, skills, and resources” “Making a difference in our community through the use of our leadership skills”

85 community projects were all completed in only 6 semesters

SENIOR CITIZENS: Senior Citizens Prom for the Widow and Widowers Club (complete with an Orchestra and Buffet) Books on Tape Program for the Blind Craft Day and Easter Extravaganza for a Nursing Home and a local daycare Nursing Home Craft Day with Preschoolers Senior Citizens Easter Art Project and Fun Day Day of Beauty for a Nursing Home Cards for Senior Citizens at Westminster Care of Orlando – Students made over 250 cards Halloween Party, Crafts and Live Music Performance at Westchester Assisted Living Haunted Halloween Maze at Westchester Assisted Living

EDUCATIONAL - YOUNG CHILDREN: Built a Reading Center for Day Care Center Literacy Enhancement Program: Welbourne Daycare Center Parents Literacy Training Classes: Westridge Middle School Reading Program and Bookdrive (Collected over 1,000 books): Hannible Headstart Eduactional Seminars: Welbourne Day Care Center Easter Party for Welbourne Day Care Center Firefighter Appreciation Day and trip to fire station with local first grader- Southwood Elementary Field Day at Southwood Elementary School Art Seminar for Autistic Children (Princeton House Charter School) Soccer Clinic for the City of Winter Park After School Program Child Development Center Activity Session Art Seminar for Ferncreek Elementary School After School Fair at Ferncreek Elementary School Horseback Riding for Welbourne Daycare Center Poster Campaign on Literacy and Diversity for Southwood Elementary School

AT-RISK CHILDREN AND TEENS: Fitness Fun Day for the City of Winter Park After School Program Sponsored by the Orlando Predators - 60 children attended Camping Retreat for the Boys and Girls Club of Pine Hills Indoor Rock Climbing Adventure for Outreach Love Mentoring Program (At-Risk Teens) Indoor Rock Climbing Adventure for Big Brother Big Sister Big Brother Big Sister Day at Universal Studios Big Brother Big Sister Day at Sea World Big Brother Big Sister Day at a Major League Baseball Game Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Orlando Activity Day and Easter Egg Hunt Big Brothers/ Big Sisters of Orlando Halloween Party Boys and Girls Club of Pine Hills Beach Exploration Trip Boys and Girls Club of Orlando Baseball Clinic Boys and Girls Club of Orlando Bowling Day Boys and Girls Club of Oviedo Golf Clinic City of Winter Park After School Program Basketball Clinic City of Winter Park After School Program Soccer Clinic City of Winter Park After School Program Etiquette Seminar

ORPHANAGES AND FOSTER CARE FACILITIES: Supplies for an Orphanage in the Philippines Orphanage Skating Party and Evening of Mentoring Baseball Clinic for the Charley House - Facility for Foster Children Swim Lessons and Pizza Party for Charley House – Facility for Foster Children Halloween Pizza Party and Football Game for the Charley House – Facility for Foster Children

EDUCATIONAL – MIDDLE SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS: CPR Class for local middle school -30 students attended Golf Clinic for the Junior High Center in Winter Park Breast Cancer Awareness Seminar at Rollins College Anti-hazing program with a national speaker and discussions. Students obtained a $5,000 grant. School Spirit Program: Drove buses to away games to increase attendance Drinking and Driving Awareness Seminar: 3 guest speakers from Alcoholics Anonymous Adopt-a-highway: 24 volunteers collected 15 bags of garbage along Fairbanks Road Donated twenty Recovery Books to the Richard H. Leonard Drug /Alcohol Rehabilitation Center Facilities Management Appreciation Luncheon

TERMINALLY ILL CHILDREN: Make-a-Wish Foundation BOO Bash for Terminal Children – 2001 Make-a-Wish Foundation BOO Bash for Terminal Children - 2002 Give Kids the World - facility for terminally ill children: volunteer and event assistance Children’s Hospital Volunteer Program

HOMELESS / ECONOMICALLY CHALLENGED: Resource Guide for the Homeless Book Collection for a school in Bawku-East South Africa Resource and Supply Drive for a village in the Amazon-Brazil (AMOR Organization) Human Society Food Drive Christmas Shoe Boxes: 40 gift boxes were decorated, filled and distributed to needy families

8 Clothing Drives for: The Mustard Seed, The United Methodist Children’s Home, Eagles Landing, The Orlando Homeless Shelter, and Orlando Union Rescue Mission

Orlando Union Rescue Mission Thanksgiving Food Drive St. Mary’s Food Pantry Thanksgiving Food Drive Pet Adoption Program and Fund Raiser Lake Eola Pet Fair for Rescued Animals Interior decorating for economically challenged families

CHARITY FUNDRAISING: Raised $1,000 for Breast Cancer and the Susan B. Anthony Foundation - Bowling Tournament Raised $800 for the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center– American Flag T-Shirt Sale Raised $1,000 for a Battered Women’s Shelter - Silent Auction Raised $540 for a Battered Women’s Shelter -Valentine’s Day Flower Sale Raised $240 for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society- 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament Relay for Life Cancer Fundraiser – 2 teams (Scheduled for April 2003)

ADDITIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE

VALENCIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Orlando, Florida 1991- 1999 Assistant Professor- Sept-Dec 1999 Adjunct Instructor 1991-1999 Taught: Effective Speaking

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA Orlando, Florida 1993-1996 Adjunct Instructor - Courses Taught: Leadership Group Dynamics Speech

ORLANDO COLLEGE Orlando, Florida 1991-1993 Adjunct Instructor - Courses Taught: Speech Small Groups

LEADERSHIP VICE-PRESIDENT: American Society of Training and Development

VICE-PRESIDENT: Business Management Society

COORDINATOR: Appalachia Speech League

FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENT: Tulancingo, Mexico

ADVISOR: Junior Achievement

ADVISOR: Florida Public Relations Association Student Chapter

PRESENTATIONS

NATIONAL BOARD OF HEALTH: Coping with Illness

WALT DISNEY CANCER INSTITUTE: Communication and Cancer

VISTANA: Leadership, Customer Service, and Orientation Programs

KENWORTH CORPORATION: Public Speaking

NEW YORK LIFE: New-Employee Orientation

OHIO UNIVERSITY: Stress Management, Time Management, Conflict Management, Motivation, Medical Communication, and Dealing with Difficult People

WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY: Interviewing and Communication Apprehension

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE CAREER DEVELOPMENT NATIONAL FACILITATOR Presented nationwide educational seminars and trained new speakers

CONSORTIUM OF HEALTH EDUCATION IN APPALACHIAN OHIO Conducted training needs assessment of hospital physicians and nurses. Designed and presented tailored educational seminars on: Patient Communication, Dealing with Difficult People, and Communication for Increasing Patient Satisfaction.

STONEWALL JACKSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL- Team Consultant Surveyed organizational communication using both quantitative and qualitative methods, and presented recommendations for organizational change.

VISTANA DEVELOPMENT-Training Specialist / Instructional Designer Developed company-wide management and employee-based programs. Designed manuals, facilitator guides and training videos. Awarded instructor certification in DDI service, management, and leadership programs.