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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