Blair W - Baylor



BLAIR W. BROWNING

One Bear Place - 97368

Waco, TX 76798

(254) 710-6913

Blair_Browning@baylor.edu

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EDUCATION:

Graduate Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

Doctorate of Philosophy Degree

Major: Organizational Communication

Dissertation: Teams in transition: An ethnographic case-study

highlighting cohesion and leadership in a collegiate athletic team

(Chair: Charles Conrad)

December 2007

Graduate Baylor University, Waco, TX

Master of Arts Degree

Major: Organizational Communication

August 1999

Undergraduate Baylor University, Waco, TX

Bachelor of Arts Degree

Major: Business

December 1995

ACADEMIC POSITIONS HELD:

2/14-present BAYLOR UNIVERSITY, Waco, TX

Department of Communication

- Associate Professor

- Undergraduate Program Director (07/15 - present)

8/08-2/14 BAYLOR UNIVERSITY, Waco, TX

Department of Communication

- Assistant Professor

8/99-7/08 BAYLOR UNIVERSITY, Waco, TX

Department of Communication

- Lecturer, Senior Lecturer

OTHER POSITIONS HELD:

9/96-5/98 BAYLOR UNIVERSITY, Waco, TX

Department of Admission Services

-Admissions Counselor

AWARDS AND HONORS:

One of ten “Baylor Fellows” by Academy of Teaching and Learning, 2014-2105

Baylor Campus Kitchens Yancey Faculty Award, 2014-15

Honored Dignitary in the Homecoming Parade, 2012

(Invited by President Starr)

Collins Outstanding Professor Recipient, 2012

Collins Outstanding Professor Award Finalist, 2005, 2009, 2011

Mortar Board Circle of Achievement Award, 2003, 2009, 2011

Athletic Department (Student Athlete Services) Outstanding

Professor Award, 2006-15

Phi Kappa Chi “Light Your World” Faculty Award, 2011, 2012, 2014

Guidestone Outstanding Faculty Member, October, 2011

Order of Omega (Greek Honor Society) Faculty

Member of the Month, October, 2011

Kappa Alpha Theta Faculty of the Week (November 7, 2011)

Athletic Department Honorary Captain, 2003, 2005

Baylor University Panhellenic Teacher of the Month,

March 2000, September 2009

RESEARCH AND TEACHING INTERESTS:

Research Interests: Temporary leadership, Communication and sport,

Social media and sport, Communication pedagogy

Teaching Interests: Leadership and Communication, Conflict and Communication,

Small Group Communication, Organizational Communication

PUBLICATIONS:

Snyder, E., Sanderson, J. & Browning, B.W. (under review). Social Media Policies and

College Athlete Rights and Well-Being in the Digital Age. In Comeaux, E. & Snyder, E. (Eds.), College Athletes’ Rights and Well-Being. (pp. ***). Baltimore: Johns Hopkins Press.

Sanderson, J., Browning, B.W. & Schmittel, A.L. (2015). Education on the digital

terrain: Exploring college athletes’ perceptions of social media training, International Journal of Sport Communication, 8(1), 103-124.

Browning, B.W. & Sanderson, J. (2015). Tweets, posts, snaps, links…social media

and the changing organizational environment. Today’s CPA, 43(2), 14-17.

Sanderson, J. & Browning, B.W. (2015). From the physical to the social:

Twitter as a pedagogical innovation in the sport communication and sport management classroom. Sport Management Education Journal, 9(2), 124-131.

Browning, B.W. & Boys, S. (2015). An organization on hold and interim

leadership in demand: A case study of individual and organizational identity. Communication Studies, 66(2), 165-185.

Browning, B.W. & Sanderson, J. (2014). Communication that motivates and resonates. In

Borland, J.F., Kane, G.M., Burton, L.J. (Eds.), Sport leadership in the 21st Century (pp. 85-103). Boston: Jones & Bartlett.

Sanderson, J. & Browning, B.W. (2013). Training versus monitoring: A

qualitative examination of athletic department practices regarding student-athletes and Twitter. Qualitative Research and Reports in Communication, 14 (01), 105-111.

Browning, B.W. & Cunningham, J.R. (2013). Death, taxes…and the behavioral

Interview? Communication Currents, (February), National Communication Association publication. Retrieved from

Browning, B.W. & Sanderson, J. (2012). The positives and negatives of

Twitter: Exploring how student-athletes use Twitter and respond to critical tweets. International Journal of Sport Communication, 5(4), 503-521.

Browning, B.W. & McNamee, L.G. (2012). Considering the temporary leader in

temporary work arrangements: Sensemaking and enacted environments of interim leaders. Human Relations, 65(6), 729-752.

Browning, B.W. & Boys, S. (2012). Extending the conversation: Examining

culture change through the lens of interim leadership. OD Practitioner, 44(1),

18-23.

Browning, B.W. & Cunningham, J.R. (2012). Students better be on their best behavior:

How to prepare for the most common job interviewing technique. Communication Teacher, 26(3), 152-157.

Browning, B.W. & Kassing, J.W. (2011). “We aren’t looking at this as an

audition”: Exploring interim leadership in college athletics. International

Journal of Sport Communication, 4(4), 514-528.

Browning, B.W. (2011). Know your audience: Teaching with relevance to the millennial

generation. Texas Speech Communication Journal Online (October). Retrieved from

Browning, B.W. (2011). Gladwell and group communication: Using The Tipping Point as a supplemental text. Communication Teacher, 25 (2), 90-93.

Browning, B.W. (2007). Leadership in desperate times: An analysis of Endurance: Shackleton’s incredible voyage through the lens of leadership theory. Advances in Developing Human Resources, 9, 183-198.

McCormick, B. & Browning, B.W. (2004). The right words at the right time: How to get

off the road to litigation and on the road to resolution. Today’s CPA,

November/December issue (vol. 32, No. 2), 30-34.

RECENT/UPCOMING PRESENTATIONS:

Browning, B.W. (2015, December). Social media 101 – The very basics.

National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA),

Orlando, FL.

Browning, B.W. (2015, December). Training coaches to use social

media in a positive manner. National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators

Association (NIAAA), Orlando, FL.

Sanderson, J. & Browning, B.W. (2014, December). Creating a social media policy.

National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA),

National Harbor, MD.

Browning, B.W. & Sanderson, J. (2014, June). Social media and your state association:

Building and developing relationships. National Federation of High School Associations Conference, Boston, MA.

Browning, B.W. & Sanderson, J. (2014). Education on the digital terrain:

Exploring college athletes’ perceptions of social media training. Paper presented at the International Association of Communication and Sport, NY, NY.

Browning, B.W. (2013, August). Social media education for student-athletes.

Consequences for Your Actions, Texas A&M Univeristy, College Station, TX.

Browning, B.W. & Sanderson, J. (2013, June). Social media education for athletic

administrators and student-athletes. National Athletic Academic Advisors

Association (N4A) Convention, Jacksonville, FL.

Sanderson, J. & Browning, B.W. (2013, April). Training versus monitoring: A

qualitative examination of athletic department practices regarding student-athletes and Twitter. Paper presented at the College Sport Research Institute Conference, Chapel Hill, NC.

Browning, B.W. & Sanderson, J. (2013, February). The positives and negatives of

Twitter: Exploring how student-athletes use Twitter and respond to critical tweets. Paper presented at the Communication and Sport Summit, University of Texas-Austin. *Distinguished Paper*

Browning, B.W., Boys, S., & Fairhurst, G. (2012, November). An organization on hold

and interim leadership in demand: A case study of individual and organizational identity management. Paper presented at the Applied/Organizational Communication Division, National Communication Association, Orlando.

Browning, B.W. (2012, July). Faculty engagement and student activities. Keynote

Address for Baylor-sponsored SAND conference (attended by student activities representatives from 23 different Texas universities): Baylor University.

Browning, B.W. (2012, April). Authentic leadership: How critical life events act as a

catalyst for change. Presented for the Collins Outstanding Professor Lecture, Baylor University.

Browning, B.W. & Kassing, J. (2012, March). We aren’t looking at this as an audition”:

Exploring interim leadership in college athletics. Paper presented at the Communication and Sport Summit, Bradley University, Peoria, IL.

Browning, B.W., & Boys, S. (2010, November). Interim leadership in the context of a revolutionary culture change: (Non)strategic implications for Interim U. Paper presented at the Organizational Communication Division, National Communication Association: San Francisco, CA.

Browning, B.W., McNamee, L.G. & Macobin, T. (2009, November). Faith, masculinity, and work: An analysis of Christian stay-at-home-dads. Paper presented at the Organizational Communication Division, National Communication Association Convention, Chicago, IL.

Browning, B.W. (2008, July). Teams in Transition: Examining Collegiate Athletics to Better Understand Organizational Change. Paper presented at the conference, Organizational Communication at ALTA Revisited: Reflection, Synthesis, Engagement, Alta, UT.

Browning, B.W. (2006, March). Teams in transition: An ethnographic case study of a collegiate athletic team. Paper presented at the Communication and Sport Summit, Arizona State-West University.

Browning, B.W. (2006, February). Qualitative research design: A case study highlighting the initial steps in the process. Paper presented at Communication Studies Week, Baylor University.

Browning, B.W. (2005, November). Leadership in desperate times: An analysis of Endurance – Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage through the lens of leadership theory. Paper presented at the Applied Communication Division, National Communication Association Convention, Boston, MA.

Browning, B.W. (2005, November). There is no I or we in team: A narrative analysis highlighting the nonunitary self. Paper presented at the Critical and Cultural Studies Division, National Communication Association Convention, Boston, MA.

Browning, B.W. (2005, February). The ideal for IDEAAL: Evaluating the impact of an Asian American leadership development program. Paper presented at Baylor Scholar’s Day, Waco, TX.

Browning, B.W. (2004, November). The bubble that burst: A murdered basketball player and the identity of a university. Paper presented at the Student Division, National Communication Association Convention, Chicago, IL.

Browning, B.W. (2003, November). Respect? Just a little bit: A qualitative pilot study of player/coach interaction. Paper presented at the Communication and Sport Pre-Conference, National Communication Association Convention, Miami, FL.

CONSULTING:

Browning, B.W. & Sanderson, J. (2016). Social Media Education course design for

National Federation of High Schools (NFHS) for online training for

administrators, coaches, student-athletes and parents.

Browning, B.W. (2013, 2015 August). Social media education for student-athletes. Texas

A&M University. College Station, TX.

Browning, B.W. (2015, May). How will your legacy read? SERVUS Conference Keynote Address. Puyallup, WA.

Browning, B.W. (2014, October). Conflict management in the workplace. Texas County

Auditors Conference. Waco, TX.

Browning, B.W. (2012, 2014 August). Social media training for student-athletes and student-leaders. University of Mary-Hardin Baylor, Belton, TX.

Browning, B.W. (2013, May). Social media education for student life administrators.

Network of Friends Conference, University of Mary-Hardin Baylor, Belton, TX.

Browning, B.W. (2012, January). Leading and facilitating small groups: Best practices.

Communities in Schools, Waco, TX.

Browning, B.W. (2011, May). Fishbones and Guidestars: Engaging

Conflict in the Workplace. Student Life Summit - UMHB, Belton, TX.

Browning, B.W. & McNamee, L.G. (2011, January). Fishbones and Guidestars:

Engaging Conflict in the Workplace. Communities in Schools, Waco, TX.

Browning, B.W. (2010, January). Conflict Management Styles and Strategies.

Communities in Schools, Waco, TX.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:

National Communication Association (NCA)

International Association of Communication and Sport (IACS)

International Communication Association (ICA)

COURSES TAUGHT:

CSS 1301 – Fundamentals of Public Communication

CSS 3304 – Small Group Communication

CSS 3306 – Interviewing

CSS 4303 – Leadership and Communication

CSS 4311 – Conflict and Communication

CSS 4V85 – Special Problems in Communication

MGT 5184 - Negotiations

RECENT UNIVERSITY SERVICE:

Member of two search committees for Student Activities positions (2015-2016)

Present to incoming student-athletes on proper classroom behavior, leadership and healthy transition to college (Summer 2015 and 2016)

Keynote speaker at Student Foundation Scholarship banquet

-Talk titled “How will your legacy read?” given to 120 scholarship recipients, Student Foundation members, and donors (Baylor Club, April, 2016)

Serve on Outstanding Faculty Nominations Committee for Arts & Sciences

Presented at Provost Faculty Forum (Fall 2014).

-Talk titled “Leaders lead AND leaders serve”

Presented a Seminar for Excellence in Teaching (SET Lecture) sponsored by the Academy for Teaching and Learning (Fall 2014)

Faculty presentation to all incoming student-athletes on classroom behavior

Faculty presentation for “Baylor Transfer Day” (multiple times)

Keynote speaker at Student Foundation Scholarship banquet

-Talk titled “Healthy Things Grow” given to 120 scholarship recipients, Student Foundation members, and donors (5th Floor Cashion, May 2013)

Served on final selection committee for Carr P. Collins Scholars program

-Pared down 50 semi-finalists to 10 scholarship recipients

Emcee/Host of Baylor’s All-University SING and Pigskin (2008-present)

Member, 1845 Society

Member, Bear Foundation

RECENT DEPARTMENTAL SERVICE:

- Advise numerous students each semester, engage in career

counseling with current students, and meet with prospective

students visiting campus. Also attend and assist with

departmental advising day each semester

- Serve as Departmental representative every year at Spring Premiere in

which I give two presentations to prospective students and their families

- Attend Lamda Pi Eta departmental honors ceremony each semester

- Guest Speaker, CSS 1305 Intro to Communication Studies class

COMMUNITY SERVICE:

Vertical Ministries

- Faculty Sponsor (2014-present)

- Member of the 6-person Board (2013-present)

Harris Creek Baptist Church

- Elder (2016-present)

- Deacon (2014-2015)

- Member (2013)

- Member of a life group (2013-present)

Legacy Family Ministries

- Co-lead the “Weekender” retreat for engaged couples (2003-present)

- Organize and facilitate discussions and activities

between 10-15 couples

- Assist in annual “Legacy in the Park” fundraiser (2010-present)

Kyle Lake Foundation

- Chair of Golf Tournament (2012)

- Member of Golf Tournament Committee (2011-present)

- Head of Public Relations Committee for annual tournament

- Raise funds for Foundation

Midway Little League

- Baseball coach (2014-16)

Woodway Family Center

- Youth soccer, t-ball, basketball, flag football coach

2010-2016

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