NDSU - North Dakota State University



ANN BURNETT

I. Personal Data

Office Address: 332A Minard Hall

P.O. Box 6050

North Dakota State University

Fargo, North Dakota 58105

Office Telephone: (701) 231-7290

Email Address: Ann.Burnett@ndsu.edu

Home Address: 425 Horn Ave.

Moorhead, Minnesota 56560

Home Telephone: (218) 291-9221

II. Educational Experience

University of Nebraska College of Law, Lincoln, Nebraska

18 hours earned towards Juris Doctorate, 1995-1997

University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah

Doctor of Philosophy, Communication, 1986

Dissertation: “An Investigation of Jury Decision Making Based on

Post-trial Interviews,” directed by Dr. Richard D. Rieke

University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado

Master of Arts, Communication, 1981

The Colorado College, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Bachelor of Arts, Economics, 1980

III. Employment History

Associate Dean of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, beginning January 2012

Full Professor with tenure, North Dakota State University

Fargo, North Dakota, 1997 – present (2002, granted Full Professorship)

Director of Women and Gender Studies, 2002 – present

Assistant/Associate Professor with tenure, University of Nebraska

Lincoln, Nebraska, 1988 – 1997

Assistant Professor, Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee, 1986-1988

Graduate Assistant, University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah, 1983-1986

Graduate Assistant, University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona, 1981-1982

Graduate Assistant, University of Northern Colorado

Greeley, Colorado, 1980-1981

IV. Publications, Presentations and Research Interests

A. Publications (* = Thomson ISI journal)

Gronewold, K., Burnett, A., & Meister, M. Farmers' cynicism toward nature and distrust of the government: Where does that leave conservation buffer programs? Accepted for publication, Applied Environmental Education

and Communication, May 2012.

Burnett, A. (2012). Factors influencing jury decision making: Before the trial

starts. In M. T. Motley (Ed.), Forensic communication: Application of

communication research to courtroom litigation (pp. 33-46). New York:

Hampton Press. (invited and edited)

Burnett, A. (2012). Factors influencing jury decision making: Prior to and during

deliberation. In M. T. Motley (Ed.), Forensic communication: Application of communication research to courtroom litigation (pp. 87-106). New York: Hampton Press. (invited and edited)

Burnett, A., Bilen-Green,C., McGeorge, C., & Anicha, C. (2012). Examining the

complexities of faculty attrition: An analysis of STEM and non-STEM faculty who remain and faculty who leave the institution. Journal of

Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering, 18, 1-19.

Pearson, J. C., Child, J. T., DeGreeff, B. L., Semlak, J. L., & Burnett, A. (2011). The influence of biological sex, self-esteem, and communication apprehension on unwillingness to communicate. Atlantic Journal of Communication, 19, 216-227.

Meister, M.A., Hest, T., & Burnett, A. (2010). Incorporating mythic and interpretive analysis in the investigation of hearing loss on the family

farm. The Qualitative Report, 15. 215-231.

Burnett, A., Sargent, J., & Badzinski, D. (2010). Media framing: How media

portray actual jury deliberations, Communication Methods and Measures, 4, 133-146.

Birmingham, E., Bilen-Green, C., & Burnett, A. (2010). Framing change:

Feminist theories, the conceptual frameworks of ADVANCE IT grant

proposals, and the relationship to program sustainability and success. In

K. Peterson, ed., Proceedings of the WEPAN 2010 National Conference:

Setting Sail for the Future: Leveraging Diversity for a Stronger Crew.

College Station, PA: Penn State U Libraries.

Bilen-Green, C., Birmingham, E., Burnett, A., Green, R. (2010). NDSU Advance

FORWARD: Enhancing recruitment, retention, and advancement of

women faculty in engineering at North Dakota State University. In ASEE

2010 Proceedings, retrieved February 22, 2010 from



Bilen-Green, C., Birmingham, E., Burnett, A., Green, R. (2010). NDSU Advance FORWARD: Institutional transformation at North Dakota State University. In ASEE 2010 Proceedings, retrieved February 22, 2010 from



Burnett, A., Mattern, J., Tobola, C., Bornsen, S., Kahl, D., & Herakova, L. (2009).

Communicating/muting date rape: A co-cultural theoretical analysis of

communication factors related to rape culture on a college campus,

Journal of Applied Communication Research*, 37, 465-485.

DeGreeff, B., Burnett, A., & Cooley, D. (2009). Communicating authenticity or

inauthenticity in a fast-paced world, Journal of Happiness Studies*, 11, 395-408.

Carmon, A., Semlak, J., Degreeff, B., Wolf, K., & Burnett, A. (2009). The effect

of uncivil behavior on friendships: An exploration of incivility as an

interpersonal construct. Iowa Journal of Communication, 41, 219-239.

Meister, M.A., Hest, T., & Burnett, A. (2009). Weather–talk, cynicism, and

agriculture. Qualitative Research Reports in Communication, 10, 61-71.

Bilen-Green, C., Birmingham, E., & Burnett, A. (2009). Evaluating the success of

faculty recruitment and hiring processes.” In K. Peterson, ed., Proceedings of the WEPAN 2009 National Conference: Center Stage: Effective strategies for recruitment and talent development. College Station, PA: Penn State U Libraries.

DeGreeff, B. L., & Burnett, A. (2009). Weekend warriors: Autonomy-connection

and openness-closedness in nonresidential stepfamilies. The Qualitative Report, 14, 604-628.

Sigler, K.A., Burnett, A., & Child, J. T. (2008). A regional analysis of

assertiveness. Journal of Intercultural Communication Research, 37, 89-

104.

Green, C.B., Birmingham, E., & Burnett, A. (2008). Institutional transformation at

North Dakota State University. In K. Peterson, ed., Proceedings of the

WEPAN 2008 National Conference: Gateway to diversity: Getting results

through strategic communications. Toronto: X-CD Technologies.

Burnett, A. & Badzinski, D. (2005). Judge nonverbal communication on trial:

Do jurors notice? Journal of Communication*, 55, 209-224.

Burnett, A. & Meister, M. (2005). Rhetorical power and cultural legitimacy in

The United States v. Leonard Peltier, American Indian Quarterly, 28, 719- 742.

Burnett, A.; Brand, J.; & Meister, M. (2003). Winning is everything: Education

as myth in forensics. National Forensic Journal, 21, 12-23.

Pearson, J.; Hest, T.; & Burnett, Ann. (2002). Interpersonal communication

research on heterosexual romantic relationships: An agenda for the next decade. Qualitative Research Reports in Communication, 3, 64-74.

Burnett, A. (2002). Ain’t no cure for the coaching blues. National Forensic

Journal, 20, 79-81.

Burnett, A., & Badzinski, D. (2000). An exploratory study of argument in the jury

decision-making process. Communication Quarterly, 48, 380-396.

Burnett, A., & Beto, R. R. (2000). Reading romance novels: An application of

parasocial relationship theory. North Dakota Journal of Speech and Theatre, 13, 28-39.

Burnett, A.; Brand, J.; & Meister, M. (1999). Forensics education? How the

structure and discourse of forensics promotes competition. Argumentation

and Advocacy, 38,139-150.

Burnett, A. (1999). Jury decision-making processes in the O.J. Simpson criminal

and civil trials, in J. Schuetz and L.S. Lilley (Eds.), The O.J. Simpson Trials: Rhetoric, Media and the Law, pp. 177-201, Carbondale: SIU Press.

Burnett, A. (1999). “Mock trials,” “Cause of action,” “Civil action,” “Plea,” and

Testimony,” Magill’s Legal Guide, (pp. 153-156, 676-677), Salem Press.

Burnett, A., & Olson, C. (1998). The dark side of debate: The downfall of

interpersonal relationships, Speaker and Gavel, 35, 31-45.

Burnett, A. (1996). Good people speaking well: Delta Sigma Rho-Tau Kappa

Alpha, Argumentation and Advocacy, 33, 85-86.

Burnett, A., & Cronn-Mills, D. (1995-96). The reason for decision in individual

events: Its implementation and impact. The Forensic Educator, 10, 22-29.

Badzinski, D., & Pettus, A. B. (1994). Nonverbal involvement and sex: Effects

on jury decision making. Journal of Applied Communication Research*, 22, 309-321.

Burnett, A. & Danielson, M. A. (1994). Coaching intercollegiate debate and

raising a family: An analysis of perspectives from women in the trenches. National Forensic Journal, 11, 47-53.

Mills, D., & Pettus, A. B. (1993). Competitors’ perceptions of questions in

individual events rounds. National Forensic Journal, 11, 1-12.

Mills, D.; Pettus, A. B.; & Dickmeyer, S. (1993). The role of forensics when

departments/programs are targeted for elimination: A proposal to insure a

‘call for support.’ National Forensics Journal, 10, 53-58.

Davis, J. T., & Pettus, A. B. (1992). Radio and world maintenance: A root

metaphor analysis of the Grand Ole Opry, 1948-1958. Journal of Radio

Studies, 1, 121-131.

Pettus, A. B., & Danielson, M. A. (1992). Analysis of forensics program

administration: What will the 1990s bring? National Forensics Journal, 10, 11-18.

Pettus, A. B. (1991). From attitudinal inherency to permutation standards: A

survey of judging philosophies from the 1988 National Debate Tournament. Argumentation and Advocacy, 27, 159-170.

Pettus, A. B. (1990). The verdict is in: A study of jury decision making factors moment of personal decision, and jury deliberations -- from the jurors’ point of view. Communication Quarterly, 38, 83-97.

Pettus, A. B, & Dittus, J. (1989). The Debate Tournament Administrator: The

dawning of a new era in tournament tabulation? National Forensic Journal, review of professional resources, 7, 145-49.

Aden, R. A., & Pettus, A. B. (1989). Revealing decisions in debate: Some

philosophical and practical concerns. In B. E. Gronbeck, ed., Spheres of Argument: Proceedings of the Sixth SCA/AFA Conference on Argumentation. National Communication Assn: Annandale, VA., 446-448.

Burnett, A. K., & Drecksell, G. L. (1985). An investigation of relational

interaction and interpersonal argument. In J. R. Cox, M.O. Sillars, & G.B. Walker , Eds., Argument and Social Practice: Proceedings of the Fourth SCA/AFA Conference on Argumentation. National Communication Assn: Annandale, VA., 692-704.

B. Submissions

Burnett, A., Anicha, C., & Bilen-Green, C. Male faculty as gender-equity

advocates: A qualitative analysis of theory and praxis. Submitted to

Men and Masculinities, August 2012.

Meister, M., Gronewold, K., & Burnett, A. Perceived risk, uncertainty, and

frustration with federal conservation buffer programs. Submitted to Applied Communication Research, July 2011.

Platt, C., Raile, A., & Burnett, A. Strategically mean: Developing a

communicative theory of relational aggression. To be submitted to

Journal of Communication, December 2012.

Gronewold, K., Cowden, K., Miller, A., Stowman, S., & Burnett, A. Down the rabbit-hole to a new sort of wonderland: Understanding “reality” in

Second Life through communication, submitted to Virtual Reality,

January 2009, currently under revision.

Vevea, N., Becker, R., Balega, P., & Burnett, A. Performance identity and

Second Life. Paper under revision and re-submission to Text and

Performance Quarterly*.

Burnett, A., Gorsline, D., Semlak, J., & Tyma, A. Earning the badge of honor:

The social construction of time and pace of life. Paper to be submitted to

Western Journal of Communication.

Burnett, A., & Gold, A. Fast-paced couples: Dialectic tensions and coping

strategies in a busy lifestyle. Paper to be submitted to Communication Studies.

C. Convention Presentations

national conventions

Burnett, A. The right place at the right time: Help in a difficult time. Panel on

Intersecting Discriminations in the Academy, presented at the National

Women’s Studies Association convention, Atlanta, GA, 2011.

Burnett, A., Fawcett, E., & Wyum, D. The role of technology in Women’s

Studies program administration and teaching: (How) does it work? Panel

presented at the National Women’s Studies Association convention,

Denver, CO, November 2010.

Burnett, A., & Gravley-Stack, K. Modeling collaboration: Women’s Centers and

Women’s and Gender Studies programs. Panel presented at the National

Women’s Studies Association convention, Denver, CO, November 2010.

Ocana, A., Buslig, A., & Burnett, A. Conflict and the power of communication

processes, strategies, and tactics. Paper presented at the National

Communication Association convention, San Francisco, CA, November

2010.

FORWARD team. Programs to support advancement of women faculty at North

Dakota State University. Midwest Regional ADVANCE conference, West

Lafayette, IN, June 2010.

FORWARD team. Programs to support advancement of women faculty at North

Dakota State University.' NSF JAM conference, Washington, D.C. June

2010.

FORWARD team. Programs to support advancement of faculty at North Dakota

State University, poster session presented at WEPAN conference,

Baltimore, MD, 2010.

Burnett, A., & Fawcett, E. Making women's/gender studies real world: Attracting

new students by preparing our majors for post-graduate life. Panel

presented at National Women’s Studies Association convention, Atlanta,

GA, November 2009.

FORWARD team. NDSU Advance FORWARD: Institutional transformation at

North Dakota State University, NSF ADVANCE PI conference,

Washington, D.C., June 2009.

FORWARD team. Faculty recruitment and hiring processes at North Dakota State

University, poster session presented at WEPAN conference, Austin, TX,

June 2009.

FORWARD team. From unstructured to structured: Advance FORWARD, poster

session presented at Joint Annual Meeting, NSF, Innovation and

Leadership through a Diverse STEM Workforce, Washington, D.C., 2009.

Burnett, A., Sargent, J., & Badzinski, D., The construction of group arguments:

Coding juror argument behavior, presented at the National Communication Association conference, San Diego, CA, 2008.

FORWARD team, Advancing women faculty at North Dakota State University,

poster session presented at Iowa State ADVANCE conference, The new

norm of faculty flexibility: Transforming the culture in science and engineering, Ames, IA, 2008.

Burnett, A., Fawcett, E., & Hammer, S. Attracting men to Women’s Studies

courses. Paper presented at the National Women’s Studies Association convention, Cincinnati, OH, 2008.

Burnett, A. An analysis of faith-based argument in Schiavo v. Schiavo. Paper

presented at the National Communication Association convention, Chicago, IL, 2007.

Burnett, A., Gorsline, D., Semlak, J., & Tyma, A. Earning the badge of honor:

The social construction of time and pace of life. Scholar to scholar session

presented at the National Communication Association convention, Chicago, IL, 2007. Winner of best presentation.

Carmen, A., Semlak, J., Degreeff, B., Wolf, K., & Burnett, A. Do all the talking,

take all the credit, and win all the arguments: The effect of uncivil behavior on friendships. Paper presented at the National Communication Association convention, Chicago, IL, 2007.

Mabry, E. A., Allen, M., & Burnett, A. Modeling group structure and deliberative

process outcomes in juries (selected competitively). Paper presented at the

National Communication Association convention, Boston, MA, 2005.

Burnett, A. Contribution to forensics education; panel honoring James Al

Johnson’s career in forensics. Presented at the National Communication

Association convention, Boston, MA, 2005.

Allen, M., Mabry, E., & Burnett, A. Jury size and decision rule: A meta-analysis.

Top paper in Commission on Communication and Law, presented at the National Communication Association convention, Chicago, IL, 2004.

Burnett, A., Ocana, A., & Shumate, M. Jury argument patterns. Paper presented

at the National Communication Association convention, Chicago, IL, 2004.

Burnett, A. Teaching feminism in communication courses. Paper presented at the

National Women’s Studies Association convention, Milwaukee, WI, 2004.

Ross, T & Burnett, A. Autonomy and connection in fast-paced marital

relationships. Paper presented at the National Communication Association

convention, Miami, FL, 2003.

Burnett, A. & Gold, A. Fast-paced couples: Dialectical tensions and coping

strategies in a busy lifestyle. Paper presented at the National Communication Association convention, New Orleans, LA, 2002.

Burnett, A. The fast-paced lifestyle and marriage: Cramming in just one more

thing, (selected competitively). Paper presented at the National

Communication Association convention, Atlanta, GA, 2001.

Burnett, A., Brand, J., & Meister, M; and Borchers, T., Hinck, E., and Olson, C.

The myth of education in intercollegiate forensics. Panel discussion on

Burnett, Brand and Meister essay presented at the National Communication Association convention, Atlanta, GA, 2001.

Burnett, A. Judge nonverbal communication on trial: Do jurors notice? (selected

competitively). Paper presented at the National Communication Association convention, Chicago, IL, 1999.

Burnett, A. An examination of judges’ power and juror fear in jury selection,

(selected competitively). Paper presented at the National Communication Association convention, Chicago, IL, 1997.

Burnett, A., & Olson, C. D. The darkside of debate: The downfall of

interpersonal relationships, (selected competitively). Paper presented at

the National Communication Association convention, Chicago, IL, 1997.

Burnett, A.; Hill, B.; Hefling, J.; Iverson, O.; Louden, A.; & Schnoor, L.

Operationalizing wellness: A roundtable of forensics leaders. Panel presented at the National Communication Association convention, Chicago, IL, 1997.

Burnett, A. “A rush to judgment”?: An analysis of the O.J. Simpson jurors’

decision making process. Paper presented at the National Communication Association convention, San Diego, CA, 1996.

Burnett, A. Judging philosophies in individual events. Poster session presented

at the National Communication Association convention, San Antonio, TX, 1995.

Burnett, A. Unifying research and practice in legal scholars and attorneys. Panel

presented at the National Communication Association convention, San Antonio, TX, 1995.

Burnett, A., & Badzinski, D. M. Twelve angry jurors:? Argument in the jury

decision making process, (top three in Communication and Law).

Paper presented at the National Communication Association convention,

New Orleans, LA, 1994.

Burnett, A., & Mills, D. D. The reason for decision in individual events: Its

implementation and impact. Paper presented at the National Communication Association convention, New Orleans, LA, 1994.

Brown, C.; Elton, K.; Olson, C.; Pettus, A. B.; Pober, P.; Schnoor, L; &Yates, G.

An AFA round-table: A discussion of the Code of Program and Tournament Standards 10 years after adoption. Panel presented at the National Communication Association convention, Miami, FL, 1993.

Badzinski, D. M., & Pettus, A. B. Nonverbal involvement and gender: Effects on

jury decision making (selected competitively). Paper presented at the National Communication Association convention, Chicago, IL, 1992.

Pettus, A. B., & Danielson, M. A. Having a family and coaching intercollegiate

debate: An impossibility? Paper presented at the National Communication Association convention, Chicago, IL, 1992.

Pettus, A. B. If it ain’t broke... The traditional approach: An examination of the

problems, concerns, and advantages of the 1:15 and 1:30 forensics tournament schedule. Paper presented at the National Communication Association convention, Chicago, IL, 1992.

Mills, D., & Pettus, A. B. Competitors’ perceptions of questions asked in

individual events. Paper presented at the National Communication Association convention, Atlanta, GA, 1991.

Danielson, M. A., & Pettus, A. B. Status of forensics programs: A survey. Paper

presented at the National Communication Association convention, Chicago, IL, 1990.

Pettus, A. B. Evidence usage in policy science analysis. Paper presented at the

National Communication Association convention, Chicago, IL, 1990.

Pettus, A. B. Research deficiencies in the study of legal communication. Paper

presented at the National Communication Association convention, special seminar series on legal communication, Chicago, IL, 1990.

Pettus, A. B. Rookie NDT debate as training in argumentation. Paper presented

at the National Communication Association convention, San Francisco, CA, 1989.

Pettus, A. B., & Davis, J. T. You got to have smelled mule manure: A root-

metaphor analysis of the Grand Ole Opry (selected competitively). Paper presented at the National Communication Association convention, New Orleans, LA, 1988.

Pettus, A. B. A survey of judging philosophies at the National Debate

Tournament. Paper presented at the National Communication Association convention, New Orleans, LA, 1988.

Anderson, J.; Avery, R.; Eastman, S. T.; Burnett; & Congalton, J. Voter rationale

for candidate preferences: An analysis of conversational data. Paper presented at the National Communication Association convention, Denver, CO, 1985.

international conventions

Anderson, J. A.; Avery, R. K.; Pettus, A. B.; Congalton, Jeanine; & Eastman, S.

T. Ideology and history in campaign conversations. Paper presented at the International Communication Association convention, Chicago, IL, 1986.

regional conventions

Meister, M. & Burnett, A. Rhetorical power and cultural legitimacy in the United

States v. Leonard Peltier. Top paper presented at the Central States Communication Association convention, Omaha, NE, 2003.

Allen, L.; Schuetz, J.; Keele, L.; Hunt, S.; Hohmann, H; & Burnett, A. Trials of

the century: Communication perspectives on the twentieth century’s most celebrated trials. Panel presented at the Western Communication Association convention, Coeur d’Alene, ID, February, 2001.

Burnett, A. Sex and argument in jury deliberations. Paper presented at the

Central States Communication Association convention, Detroit, MI, 2000.

Burnett, A.; Brand, J.; & Meister, M. The ethics of collegiate forensics:

Education as myth. Paper presented at the Central States Communication

Association convention, St. Louis, MO, 1999.

Burnett, A. Judicial power in voir dire. Paper presented at the Western

Communication Association convention, Denver, CO, 1998.

Pettus, A. B.; Mills, D.; Gaer, D. C.; & Givens, A. The role of Cornhusker

forensics in the 1991 University of Nebraska budget crisis. Paper presented at the Central States Communication Association convention, Cleveland, OH, 1992.

Pettus, A. B. The verdict is in: Factors contributing to jury decisions - - from the

jurors’ point of view (selected competitively). Paper presented at the Western Speech Communication Association convention, Salt Lake City, UT, 1987.

Burnett, A. K. Prima facie responsibilities in policy and non-policy debate.

Paper presented at the Western Communication Association convention, Tucson, AZ, 1985.

Burnett, A. K. The juror decision-making process: An investigation of

perception utilizing personal construct theory. Paper presented at the Western Speech Communication Association convention, Fresno, Ca, 1985.

state conventions

Burnett, A.; Miller, V.; Borgen, J.; Onstad, K.; Ross, T.; Graff, R.; Brown, A.;

Hanson, C.; Iszler, J. Time just gets swallowed up: Fast-paced lifestyles and marital relationships. Paper and panel presented at the North Dakota Speech and Theatre Association convention, Mandan, ND, 2000.

Seiler, B.; Pettus, A. B.; & Davis, M. Fostering forensics codependence:

Strengthening relationships between secondary and post-secondary forensic programs. Panel presented at the Nebraska Speech Communication and Theatre convention, North Platte, NE, 1993.

D. Convention Activities

national

Moderator and Presenter, And it continues… Dealing with tenure and promotion

challenges in Women and Gender Studies. A panel presented at the

Program Administrators division at the National Women’s Studies Association convention, Atlanta, GA, 2011.

Moderator, Barriers to internationalizing women’s studies: Faculty recruitment

and retention, and curricular transformation. A panel presented at the

National Women’s Studies Association convention, Atlanta, GA, 2011.

Respondent, Colliding world views and values: Using group theories, methods,

and concepts to understand communication in a death penalty jury. Conducted at the National Communication Association convention,

Chicago, IL, 2007.

Chair, Communication at North Dakota State University: The engaged discipline

within the engaged university. A convention spotlight panel presented at the National Communication Association convention, Seattle, WA, 2000.

Chair and Respondent, Exploratory studies in communication and law. A panel

presented at the National Communication Association convention,

Chicago, IL, 1999.

Chair and Respondent, Helping and/or hindering our occupational, relational,

social and physical lives: A panel on wellness issues that affect the forensics community. A panel presented at the National Communication Association convention, Chicago, IL, 1999.

Chair and Respondent, Traditional and alternative methods of communication in

the legal arena. A panel presented at the National Communication

Association convention, New York City, NY, 1998.

Respondent, Competitive papers: Contemporary theory in argumentation. A panel

presented at the National Communication Association convention, San

Antonio, TX, 1995.

Respondent, Abuse of the “Abuse Excuse?”: An inquiry. A panel presented at the

National Communication Association convention, New Orleans, LA, 1994.

Chair, And justice for all: Trust and the American judicial system. A panel

presented at the National Communication Association convention, Miami, FL, 1993.

Chair, Communication issues in the courtroom. A panel presented at the National

Communication Association convention, Chicago, IL, 1992.

Chair, Towards an understanding of jury decision making. A panel presented at

the National Communication Association convention, Atlanta, GA, 1991.

Chair, The influence of intercollegiate debate on the practice of law: An

historical perspective. A panel presented at the National Communication Association convention, Atlanta, GA, 1991.

Chair, Taking issue with the law. A panel presented to the National

Communication Association convention, Chicago, IL, 1990.

Respondent, The future of forensics: Broad-based or specialized programs. A

panel presented at the National Communication Association convention,

San Francisco, CA, 1989.

Respondent, Three decades of argumentation and forensics textbooks: Theoretical

developments and practical applications. A panel presented at the

National Communication Association convention, San Francisco, CA,

1989.

Chair, On the road again: The future of forensics. A panel presented at the

National Communication Association convention, San Francisco, CA, 1989.

regional

Chair, An analysis of communication in the 2008 Presidential election. A

President’s panel presented at the Western States Communication Association convention, Mesa, AZ, 2009.

Chair, Activism! Activism! Activism! Tri-level activism in teaching group

communication by exploring and addressing hateful/hurtful speech in a rural public school. A panel presented at the Central States Communication Association convention, Madison, WI, 2008.

Chair and Respondent, Perspectives on communication and law: Competitive

papers. A panel presented at the Western Communication Association

convention, Coeur d’Alene, ID, February 2001.

state and local

Chair and Organizer, EnVisioning relationships in the 21st century: The impact of

fast-paced lifestyles on marriage. A panel of students presenting research

from my Communication 706 class at the Red River Communication Conference, Fargo, ND, 2000.

Chair and Respondent, Student Papers. A panel of graduate and undergraduate

students presented at the North Dakota Speech and Theatre Association

meeting, Mandan, ND, 1998.

Chair, Small group communication. A panel of student papers from my

Communication 715 class, presented at the Red River Communication

Conference, Fargo, ND, 1998.

Respondent, Women and communication: Showcase of undergraduate student

research. A panel presented at the Red River Communication

Conference, Fargo, ND, 1998.

Chair, Experiential learning in the communication classroom. A panel presented

at the North Dakota Speech and Theatre Association meeting, Mandan,

ND, 1997.

E. Research Grants

Co-PI, NDSU Community Project Award, with Erika Berg, Equine Sciences,

partnered with the Jeremiah Project, 2012.

Associate project director, NDSU Advance FORWARD: Transforming a

Gendered Institution, submitted to the National Science Foundation

ADVANCE program, December 2007. Awarded September 2008 (HRD-

0811239). $3.75 M for 5 years. Burnett is one of 10 named co- principal

investigators; with three other individuals was primary author of proposal.

Elsevier Foundation, New Scholars Program, Early career mentoring as a strategy

for the retention of women faculty: Changing the gendered institution; one

of three grant writers; submitted October 2007, not funded.

Young, M. and Pettus, A. B. Intention and information: An interdisciplinary

study of uses of oral interpretation in a fiction writing course. Teaching Council grant for $500, received December 1991.

Pettus, A. B. and Badzinski, D. M. Nonverbal communication in the courtroom:

Effects on jury decision making. Research grant-in-aid for $2800.00, received December 1989.

F. Research in Progress

Burnett, A., DeGreeff, B, & DiTunnariello, N. Women and time. Paper to be

completed winter 2012.

Burnett, A., Semlak, J., Gorsline, D., & Tyma, A. The impact of pace of life on

marriage. Paper under revision.

Shumate, M., Ocana, A., & Burnett, A. A network analysis of jury deliberations.

Burnett, A. Judicial power in voir dire. Paper to be submitted to Western

Journal of Communication.

G. Research Interests

Continue research in the areas of jury decision making and courtroom

communication

Pursue further investigation of issues in interpersonal communication, particularly

regarding gender

Gain increasing knowledge and scholarship in women’s related issues, especially

as related to STEM and institutional transformation

V. Women and Gender Studies Activities

A. Women’s Studies Major

Creating Friends of NDSU Women and Gender Studies community group

Pursuing cross-listing of all Women and Gender Studies courses

Gained enrollment in WS 110 courses from 30 students per year (2005) to 240 (2008-

present)

Added WS 112, Introduction to Masculinities

Changed program name to Women and Gender Studies

Promoted and advocated for a Women’s Studies major, approved by SBHE, 2005

Created listserv for Women and Gender Studies students

Created new website for NDSU Women and Gender Studies program

B. Activities with Students

Participated in Women in Action, a student-run (but faculty driven) conference, 2002-

2009

Hosted Women in Action conference, 2005

Sponsored Get Carded Day (RAINN) – distributed information on women and

violence, 2003 to present

Promoted and attended Take Back the Night march, 2002 to present

Represented NDSU on Women’s Network of the Red River Valley, 2003-2004

Re-started NARAL position on campus, 2004

C. Hosted Lecturers

New York Times best-selling author, Barbara Ehrenreich, Third Laurie J. Loveland

Symposium, fall 2010

V-Day with Bonnie Palecek, Second Laurie J. Loveland Symposium, spring 2008

Washington Governor Christine Gregoire, First Annual Laurie J. Loveland

Symposium, February 2007

Food safety expert, Catherine Woteki, Mars Corp., 2006

Activist and development expert, Cecilia Asogwa, 2005

Scholar, Annpurna Nautiyal, 2004

Activist, Winona LaDuke; hosted in conjunction with Red River Women’s Studies

conference, 2004

Cancer researcher, Dr. Nita Maile, March 2004

Author Leslea Newman, March 2003

Brown bag seminars for YMCA series (3 per semester), 2003 to present

D. Laurie Loveland Endowment

Established connections with Cleo Cantlon, Jack McConnell, and Heidi Heitkamp to

establish $500,000 endowment for Women’s Studies program; monies used for scholarship and lecture series

VI. Teaching Experience and Interests

A. Teaching Experience

Professor, North Dakota State University, 1997 to present:

Graduate Classes

Introduction to Graduate Research Methods

Qualitative Research Methods

Seminar in Small Group Communication

Advanced Interpersonal Communication

Communication Theory

Advanced Communication Theory

Gender and Communication

Undergraduate Classes

Introduction to Women’s Studies

Introduction to Masculinities Studies

Perspectives in Women’s Studies

Gender and Communication

Legal Communication

Business and Professional Communication

Interpersonal Communication

Communication Theory

Public Speaking

Associate Professor, University of Nebraska, 1988-1997:

Graduate Classes

Introduction to Graduate Study in Communication

Seminar in Small Group Communication

Seminar in Legal Communication

Seminar in Argumentation Theory

Interpersonal Communication Theory

Communication Theory

Directing Forensics

Undergraduate Classes

Legal Communication

Small Group Problem Solving

Theories of Persuasion

Interpersonal Communication

Public Speaking

Introduction to Human Communication

Intercollegiate Debate

Beginning Debate

Assistant Professor, Vanderbilt University, 1986-1988:

Small Group Communication

Interpersonal Communication

Teaching Assistant, University of Utah, 1983-1986:

Analysis of Argument

Communication and Social Behavior (with Dr. Lloyd Drecksel)

Introduction to Communication

Interpersonal Communication

Intercollegiate Debate (with Dr. Gregg Walker)

Teaching Assistant, University of Arizona and University of Northern

Colorado, 1980-1982:

Basic Public Speaking

Intercollegiate Debate

B. Graduate Student Advising

North Dakota State University

Chaired Master’s committees

Heidi Coners Andrea Ramstad

Denise Elmer Heather Redeske

Kelly Esala Rhea Reinhardt

Erienne Fawcett Tina Ross

Matt Fischer Jackie Schluchter

Lori Gudmunson Listopad Linda Short

Emily Lawson Kim Weismann

Kathleen Sigler Steven Hammer

Victoria Miller Colleen Tuckner

Pam Osterfeld Tennley Vik

Jane Vangsness Lily Herakova

Heather Nesemeier Amy Wieser Willson

Jared Fougner Shweta Sharma

Chaired Ph.D. committees

Nancy DiTunnariello

Becky Degreeff

Tony Ocana

Abby Gold

Adam Tyma

MA Committee Member

Jaryn Allen (Psychology) Anna Kudak

Becky Behm Jocie Iszler

Tracy Briggs Mark Puppe

Amanda Brown Jennifer Reierson

Tina Christiansen Kathy Ringdahl

Lisa Floeter (Counselor Education) Robin Smith

Chara Wangen Jen Sondag

Sheree Kornkven (English) Pam Zaug

Janice Krefting Jessica Hope Neumann (Education)

Janet Kruckenberg Thiep Phan (Computer Science)

Dan Pullen (Education) Sara Crouse

Ivy Ekre-Boe (History) Gayle Hyde

Dena Wyum (Family Therapy) Meredith Sherlin

Kristie Eid Derek Jorgenson

Veronica Michael (Family Therapy) Rachel Benz (Family Therapy)

Ph.D. committee member

Jean Ostrom-Blonigan Zhoufang Gong

Jeffrey Child Jody Mattern

Lori DeWitt David Kahl

Theresa Hest Kerri Spiering

Min Liu Rhonda Kitch

Dan Pullen Marvin LaNoue

University of Nebraska

Chaired Master’s committees Chaired Ph.D. committees

Eric Beiningen Carol Morgan

Meryl Irwin Carlson Melanie Reese

Renea Gernant Chuck Soukup

Alan Givens

MA Committee Member

Matthew Davis Kimberly Ross

Keith Denslow Sherry Shepler

Jim Dittus David Tschida

Michelle Ernst David Whitt

Paula Evans Jennifer Whitt-Spors

Diane Fichthorne Brian Wright

David Gaer

Ph.D. committee member

Patricia Baconrind (Ed. Psychology) Jessica Henry

Sheri Blok Cheri Niedzwiecki

Mary Bort John Perlich

Linda Bornholt Dickmeyer Jim Putz

Daniel Cronn-Mills Andy Roob

Scott Dickmeyer Jack Sargent

Renea Gernant Bill Wardrope

Bettina Heinz Shawnalee Whitney-Johnson

C. Partnerships

Communicating Common Ground, a collaborative initiative of the National

Communication Association, the American Association of Higher

Education, and the Southern Poverty Law Center. Worked with faculty from MSUM and Concordia, Moorhead Justice Circle and public school system to implement program on anti-racism education, 1998-2001.

D. Forensics Experience

Director of Forensics, University of Nebraska, 1988-1997

Assistant, Vanderbilt University, 1986-1988

Assistant Debate Coach, University of Utah, 1983-1986

Assistant Debate Coach, University of Arizona, 1981-1982

Assistant Debate Coach, University of Northern Colorado, 1980-1981

Intercollegiate Debater, Colorado College, 1976-1980

E. Teaching Interests

Gender and Communication

Interpersonal Communication

Legal Communication

Women and Gender Studies

VII. Professional Service

A. Editorial Positions

Associate Editor, special issue on co-cultural theory, Howard Journal of

Communication, 2011

Associate Editor, Communication Theory, 2006 – 2010

Associate Editor, Communication Monographs, 2006 - 2010

Associate Editor, Journal of Applied Communication Research, 2003 – 2005

Associate Editor, Western Journal of Communication, 2003 - 2004

Associate Editor, Communication Studies, 2000 - 2003

Associate Editor, Speaker and Gavel, 1991- 1994, 1997 - present

Associate Editor, National Forensic Journal, 1995 - 2003

Associate Editor, special issue on legal communication, Argumentation

and Advocacy, 1993

B. Professional Committees

National Women’s Studies Association:

Committee to create Women and Public Policy Institute, 2009

Program Director’s Advisory Council, 2008 - present

National Communication Association:

Member, at-large Legislative Council, 2001-2004

Town Hall debates organizer, NCA Convention, 2001

Recruitment chair, Communicating Common Ground, 2000-2001

Nominating Committee, Legislative Council representative, 1999-2000 Member, Nominating Committee, 1997-1998

Division Representative, Legislative Council, 1996-1998

Chair, Argumentation and Forensics Division, 1996-1997

Vice-Chair, Argumentation and Forensics Division, 1995-1996

Nominating Chair, Argumentation and Forensics Division, 1993-1994

Chair, Commission on Communication and the Law, 1991-1992

Vice-Chair, Commission on Communication and the Law, 1990-1991

Delta Sigma Rho-Tau Kappa Alpha:

President, 1995-1997

Vice President, 1993-1995

At-large Member, 1991-1993

Executive Secretary, 1989-1991

American Forensic Association:

Publications Committee (responsible for selecting new journal editor),

1993-1994

Council of Forensics Organizations, Research and Development

Committee, 1993-1994

Committee on Communication and the Law, 1990-1992

District IV Committee of the National Debate Tournament, 1988-1992

Tabulation Room, National Debate Tournament, 1988

Sponsor, Rookie NDT debate, 1988-1991

AFA National Individual Events Tournament Committee:

Extemporaneous Topic Committee, 1996-1997

District IV Committee, 1992-1996

National Forensic Association:

Extemporaneous Topic Committee, 1996-1997

Lincoln-Douglas Debate Committee, 1993-1995

Tabulation Room, 1990, 1992

C. Lectures

“Conflict at Work: Learn Effective Communication Strategies,” brownbag

presentation with Dr. Jim Council, 2012.

“Using Effective Communication Strategies to Reduce Conflict at Work,”

brownbag presentation with Dr. Jim Council, 2011. Extension Support

Staff Professional Development Conference, 2012

“I Can’t Believe S/He Said That!,” lecture presented to Fargo-Moorhead

Professional Communicators, 2011

“How Juries Make Decisions,” lecture presented to AARP, Moorhead, MN,

October 2010.

Panelist, “US Politics and Media: Perspectives on the Impact of Gender, Race

and Class,” for MSUM Women’s Studies program, in honor of Russian

election observers program, 2005.

“Jury decision making: Act locally,” lecture presented at Helen Hamilton Day,

University of North Dakota College of Law, March 2003

Panelist, “Jury selection,” for Inns of Court (lawyers and judges), 2001

“Essential communication skills,” for the Marketing Yourself: Professional Image

and Attitudes class, taught by Dr. Robyne Williams, 1998- 2003

“Getting the job: Effective interviewing skills,” for Delta Upsilon

Province 8 Regional Leadership Seminar, February 20, 1999

“The verdict is in: How juries make decisions,” Women’s Studies Symposia,

October 29, 1998

Seminars on mediation and roommate conflict resolution, Residence Life

Leadership Development training, 1998 – 2003

“Jury decision making,” for Holland and Hart (Denver law firm), October 1998

“Resume writing,” Weible Hall residents, April 14, 1998

Facilitation training, NDSU Extension Service Spring Conference, Presenter/

Coordinator, Fargo, ND, April 1998

Management Development Seminar on organizational communication,

1991-1992, 1994-1997

Guest lecturer, Twelfth Annual Bereuter Youth Institute, November 1992

Guest lecturer, 4-H Expo 89 Speech Contest, July 1989

Executive Producer, National Federation Interscholastic Speech and Debate

Association, videotape resource package, 1990

Moderator, National Federation Interscholastic Speech and Debate Association,

videotape resource package, 1990

D. Keynote Addresses

“Civility as Social Literacy in Golden Key,” keynote presentation at Golden Key

induction, October 2008.

“Leadership: What to Tell Those Who Already Have It,” keynote presented at

Association of Student Advancement Programs (ASAP) conference, April 3, 2004.

“What I Learned from the Living and Learning Environment at NDSU,” keynote delivered to the NDSU Residence Hall Association, March 30, 2001.

“The Things I Never Told My Students,” keynote delivered to the Minnesota

State Forensics Association, February 16, 2001

E. Consulting

Legal communication consultant, 1998 to present:

Mr. Joel Flom, Fargo, North Dakota

Mr. Mark Friese, Fargo, North Dakota

Mr. Steve Gealy, Lincoln, Nebraska

Mr. John Goff, Fargo, North Dakota

Mr. Mark Hanson, Fargo, North Dakota

Mr. Randi Hanson, Grand Forks, North Dakota

Mr. Richard Henderson, Fargo, North Dakota

Mr. Keith Miller, Moorhead, Minnesota

Ms. Patricia Monson, Fargo, North Dakota

Mr. Tom Olson, Fargo, North Dakota

Mr. Vince Powers, Lincoln, Nebraska

Mr. Randy Stephanson, Moorhead, Minnesota

Mr. Robert Stock, Moorhead, Minnesota

Mr. Jeff Stowman, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota

Mr. Paul Oppegard, Moorhead, Minnesota

Mr. Bruce Quick, Fargo, North Dakota

Mr. Corey Quinton, Moorhead, Minnesota

Mr. Galen Vaa, Moorhead, Minnesota

Mr. Dan Vogel, Fargo, North Dakota

Mr. Mark Western, Fargo, North Dakota

Mr. Leo Wilking, Fargo, North Dakota

Mr. Tom Zimney, Grand Forks, North Dakota

Agriculture Communication department, North Dakota State University, 1997-98

Assessment of Creighton University Speech and Debate program, April 1991

VIII. University Service (North Dakota State University)

A. Departmental Committees

Library liaison, 2002 to 2008

Member, undergraduate curriculum committee, 2000 –2002, 2004 - 2008

Member, chair search committee, 1999

Member, committee on creation of Ph.D. degree, 1997 - 2000

B. University Committees

Co-principal investigator and member, NDSU Advance FORWARD, 2004 –

present

Co-writer of 2 NSF ADVANCE grant applications

Member, Graduate Council, 2007 – 2010

Writing Across the Graduate Curriculum, 2007 - 2008

Curriculum committee, 2008 - 2010

Member, Council of College Faculties, 2000 – 2006

Faculty Representative, State Board of Higher Education, 2003 –

2005

Faculty Representative, NDUS Academic Affairs Committee, 2002 –

2003

Member, President’s Council, 2003 to present

Member, Women’s Studies Advisory Board, 2001 – 2003; Chair, 2003 -- present

Member, Women’s Week Advisory Board, 2000 - 2010

Member, President’s Diversity Council, 2002 – 2011

Member, AHSS Chairs Committee, 2001 – 2008

Member, WIR (Women in Research, formerly WISMET), 2003 - present

Member, University Senate, 2000 - 2003

Member, University Senate Executive Board, 2001 – 2003

Member, AHSS Lyceum Committee, 2002 – 2004

Member, Campus Space and Grounds Committee, 2002 – 2003, 2007 - 2010

Member, General Education Committee, 2001 - 2002

Member, Student Progress committee, 1998 - 2001

Member, President Chapman’s inauguration committee, 1999 - 2000

Member, Welcome Week Advisory Board, 1998 – 2000

D. Miscellaneous University Service

Visitor, Aarhus University College of Business Communication, fall 2008

Chair, NDUS Arts and Humanities Summit, 2006

Sinner Symposium committee, 2005

Co-advisor, Blue Key National Honorary Fraternity, 2001 – 2003

Facilitator, Inspiring Creative Communities, NDSU Student Government,

2003

Panelist, Diversity Issues in the Classroom, Faculty Orientation, 2002

Panelist, Balancing Work and Family Life, with Dr. David Rasch, Faculty

Orientation, 2001

Search Committee, Assistant Director for Leadership and Community

Development, Residence Halls, 2000

Adopted Faculty, Weible Hall, 1998 - present

Judge, 1999, 2001 Homecoming King interviews

Seminar leader, Expanding Your Horizons legal negotiation project, 1998 - 1999,

2001

Judge, Bison Brevities, talent show for Blue Key, March 27, 1999

Faculty greeter, Residence Hall opening, 1998, 2000 - present

Participant, Resource fair, Weible Hall, February 1998

IX. University Service (University of Nebraska)

A. Departmental Committees

Graduate Teaching Assistantship Committee, 1988-1997

Library Coordinator, 1988-1997

Chair, Assessment Committee, 1995-1997

Faculty Search Committee, 1996-1997

Honors and Awards, 1995-1997

Human Subjects, 1993-1995

Director, Laase Lab, 1992-1994

Grade Appeals, 1988-1990

B. Law School Service

Judge, Client Counseling competition, 1990-1997

Coach, Client Counseling competition, 1995-1997

Guest Lecturer, Professor Alan Frank’s client counseling class,

1989-1997

Co-director, law project with SPICE program, June 1980

C. Miscellaneous University Service

Participant, focus group on creative teaching, TLC, 1993

Moderator, debate between Mark Davis and Al Wilson on deforestation

and ecology issues, December 1990

Moderator, debate between Nat Hentoff and William Rusher on First

Amendment issues, January, 1990

Moderator, debate between Sarah Weddington and Phyllis Schlafly on

abortion issues, 1989

X. Professional Forensics Activities

A. Director:

Cornhusker Invitational Speech and Debate Tournament, 1989-1997

Nebraska State Speech Tournament, 1994-1997

Nebraska State Speech and Debate Tournament, 1990-1997

B. Host:

Interstate Oratorical Association Tournament, 1996

Nebraska Intercollegiate Forensics Association Tournament, 1996

Mid-America Forensics League Tournament, 1990

XI. Professional Organizations

National Communication Association

National Women’s Studies Association

American Forensic Association

Delta Sigma Rho-Tau Kappa Alpha

Central States Communication Association

Western Communication Association

Women in Engineering Pro-Active Network

XII. Awards

2009 - Impact Award, American Council on Education, Office of Women in Higher

Education, awarded to NDSU Advance FORWARD

2008 – inducted into Phi Beta Phi Honor Society

2008 – inducted into Golden Key Honor Society

2007 – Distinguished Service Award, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

2004 – Who’s Who in Social Sciences Education

2003 – recipient, Walter F. and Verna Gehrts Presidential Professorship

2003 – present – Who’s Who Among American Teachers

2001 - Faculty Involvement Award, Residence Hall Association and Student Life

2000, 2001 - International Who’s Who of Professional and Business Women

2000, 2001 – Bison Ambassador Apple Polisher Award

2000 - Mortar Board Advisor Award

1997-1998 - Who’s Who of American Law Students

1994 - Chancellor’s Award for Outstanding Service to Students

1993 - Al Johnson Award - Forensic Educator

1993, 1994 - Nominee, Outstanding Teaching and Instructional Creativity Award

1993 - Walter Ulrich Award - Forensic Educator

1992 - College of Arts and Sciences Distinguished Teaching Award

1992 - Jaycee’s Outstanding Young Professor Award

1990, 1992, 1994 - Recognition Award, UNL Parents’ Assn/Teaching Council

XIII. Academic References

Dr. Diane M. Badzinski, Department of Communication, Colorado Christian University,

Denver, Colorado, dbadzinski@ccu.edu

Mr. James A. Johnson, The Colorado College, Colorado Springs, CO 80903,

aljohnson@coloradocollege.edu

Dr. Clark D. Olson, Department of Communication, Arizona State University,

Tempe, AZ 85287-1205, clark.olson@asu.edu

Dr. Craig Schnell, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, North Dakota State

University, Fargo, ND 58105, craig.schnell@ndsu.edu

Dr. William L. Seiler, Department of Communication Studies, University

of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE 68588-0329, wseiler1@unl.edu

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