Wallace Schmidt Vita

Wallace V. Schmidt

Academic Information:

	B.A. 1968, Midland Lutheran College, Fremont, Neb.
	Graduated Cum Laude
	Extracurricular Activities included Forensics and Debate
	M.A., 1972, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Neb.
	Ph.D. 1979, New York University, New York, NY

Teaching positions:

	Hofsta University (1973), Texas Tech University (1980) University of Texas at Tyler (1983)
	Glenwood Community High School (1968-1972)

Professional Memberships:

	National Communication Association
	Association for Business Communication
	Florida Communication Association
	Texas Communication Association
	Southern Communication Association
	American Society for Training and Development

BOOKS:

	Results Oriented Interviewing, Principles, Practices and Procedures. Needham Heights, MA: Allyn & Bacon, 1999. A textbook and video tape learning package. Roger Conaway co-author.
	Communication: Cultural Diversity in the Workplace. Orlando, FL: Valencia Community College, Title III Office, 1996
	Business and Professional Communication: Managing Information in An Information Age. Cincinnati, OH: Southern-Western Publishing, 1995. Greg Gardener co-author
	Instructor’s Resource Guide, Business and Professional Communication. Cincinnati, OH: South-Western Publishing, 1995.
	The Public Forum, A Transactional Approach to Public Communication. Sherman Oaks, CA: Alfred Publishing, 1979. Jo-Ann Graham co-author.
	Instructor’s Manual, The Public Forum. Sherman Oaks, CA: Alfred Publishing, 1979.

ARTICLES:

	“Conversation and Humor: The Utility if Joke Prefacing Devices,” The Florida Communication Journal, (1996), 24-44. With Michael Cody.
	“Mediation and the Japanese Art of Sumo Wrestling,” The Family Mediator, July, 1994, 3-6.
	“Meetings That Make A Difference,” The Family Mediator, January 1994, 6-7.
	“Reassessing the Work-Family Relationship,” The Family Journal, March 1994, 5-9.
	“Oral Communication Across The Curriculum: A Review of Instructional and Learning Outcomes,” Australian Journal of Communication, 20, (January, 1993). 1-27. Greg Gardner co-author.
	“Laughing Matters,” Business Review for Central Florida, April 1993, 15.
	“Letting Go With Results,” Business Review for Central Florida, April, 1993, 23.
	“People: Key to Tech Revolution,” Business Review for Central Florida, March 1993, 27.
	“The Presidential Internship Program: Bridging Two Worlds,” Developing Effective Interdisciplinary Instruction, Proceedings of the 9^th Annual Conference on Nontraditional/Interdisciplinary Programs, (1991), 352-362.
	“Using Simulations in the Business and Professional Communication Course,” Adapting Enduring Fundamentals to Ever-Changing Conditions, (1989), 169-173.
	“Communication and Job Satisfaction: The Federal Employee,” Adapting Enduring Fundamentals to Ever-changing Conditions, (1989), 77-83.
	“Teaching the College Course Series: Directing Independent Studies and Internships in Communication,” 1993 (ED 353 616)
	“Teaching the College Course in Intercultural Communication,” 1989 (ED 297 375)

PROFESSIONAL PAPERS/PROGRAMS

	“Teaching the College Course in Interviewing,” National Communication Association annual convention, Chicago, IL, 1999.
	“Preparing Students for a Workplace Without Jobs,” Florida Communication Association annual convention, Ocala, FL, 1999.
	“Interviewing: A Survey of the College/University Course and a Holistic Approach,” Association for Business Communication annual convention, Washinton, D.C., 1997
	“Taking the Helm: Charting the Course of the State Associations,” Speech Communication Association convention, San Diego, CA, 1996.
	“Mediation Research: Implications for Business Communication,” Florida Communication Association Convention, Orlando, FL, 1996.
	“Partnerships With People: The Values of a Unique Presidential Internship Program,” Association for Business Communication-Southeast Convention, Nashville, TN, 1995.
	“Communication, Mediation, and Reframing: A Critical Review of Mediation Research with Implications for Business Communications,: Association for Business Communication, 59^th Annual Convention, San Diego, CA, 1994. With Roger Conaway.
	“Gossip, Rumors and the Modern Organization: Who Hears What from Whom and With What Effect,” Association for Business Communication, 58^th Annual Convention, Montreal, Quebec Canada, 1993.
	“Bridging the Academic and Business World Chasm: Faculty Internships and Faculty-Executive Exchanges,” Speech Communication Association, Miami Beach, FL, 1993.
	“Reaching Out: Communication and Personal Intervention,: Florida Communication Association, Clearwater Beach, FL, 1993.
	“Oral Communication Across the Curriculum: A Review of Instructional and Learning Outcomes,” Association for Business Communication, 57^th Annual Convention, New Orleans, LA, 1991. With Greg Gardner.
	“C-Span in the Classroom: An ‘Instructional Window’ to the World,” Florida Communication Association,” Key Biscayne, FL 1992. With Linda Heller.
	“Multicultural Communication and Diversity: A Review of Learning Resources and Educational Outcomes,: Florida Communication Association, Key Biscayne, FL, 1992.
	“Surviving the Overseas Assignment: Culture Shock - Cultural Vertigo,” Association for Business Communication, 56^th Annual Convention, Honolulu, HI, 1991.
	“How to Build a Presidential Internship Program for your College: The Merging of the Academic and Corporate Worlds,” Association for Business Communication, 56^th Annual Convention, Honolulu, HI, 1991. With Greg Gardner.
	“The Presidential Internship Program: Bridging Two Worlds,” 9^th Annual Conference on Nontraditional/Interdisciplinary Programs, Virginia Beach, VA, 1991. With Greg Gardner.
	“Oral Communication Across the Curriculum: A Critical Review of Literature,” Florida Communication Association, Vero Beach, FL, 1991. Cited by Michael W. Cronin in “Oral Communication in the Undergraduate General Education Curriculum,” A Report of the Subcommittess of the Educational Policies Board. Speech Communication Association, 1993.
	“Selection and Exit Interviewing: Where the Inner Worlds and Outer Worlds Meet,” The Association of Management, Orlando, FL, 1990. With Roger Conaway.
	“The Exit Interview: You Say You’re Leaving,” Association for Business Communication, 55^th Annual Convention, San Antonio, TX, 1990.
	“Communication in the 1990’s: A Focus on the Future,” Florida Communication Association, Tallahasee, FL 1990. With Greg Gardner, Theodore Clevenger, and Ralph Eubanks.