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News Flashes

Melinda Alston & Bethany Barnes Receive Top Undergrad Research Project Award

Faculty Members Nominated for Teaching Awards

Student Kissy Gomes Awarded

Student Kiya Ward Receives Award

Kim Cuny Awarded at NCA

Department Head's Advisory Board Formed

Faculty member selected for the Houle Engaged Scholar Program

Faculty & Student Book Receives Award

Communication Studies Alum Signs Pro Basketball Deal

Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society 2008 Inductees

Dept. Scholarship Winners 2008 Announced

Graduate Student Receives Several Awards

Communication Studies Professor Authors Textbook on Conflict Resolution

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A Call For Dialogue

 

Kimberly M. Cuny

Director, The University Speaking Center

Faculty Development Coordinator, Speaking Across the Curriculum

Lecturer, Department of Communication Studies

Office: 3332 HHRA

Phone: 336-256-1389

The University Speaking Center

E-mail: kmcuny@uncg.edu

Degrees:

M.F.A. in Theatre for Young Audiences, UNC Greensboro

M.A., Communication Studies, UNC Greensboro

B.A., Speech, Communication, and Theatre, Monmouth University

Scholarly interests: Service Learning, Training, Teaching Tolerance, Storytelling, Creative Dramatics, and Character Development, Speaking Centers, and Communication Across the Curriculum.

Courses taught at UNCG:

• CST 105 Introduction to Communication
• CST 210 Communication Ethics
• CST 207 Relational Communication
• CST 333 Independent Research (prerequisite CST 390 or instructor permission)
• CST 390 Communication Across the Curriculum
• CST 412 Communication Internship (prerequisite CST 390 or instructor permission)
• FMS 130 + 132 Storytelling Across Cultures

Additional courses taught:

• The Power of Storytelling
• Contemporary Issues in Free Speech (a global study)
• Nonverbal Communication
• Interpersonal Communication
• Public Speaking
• Business Communication
• Critical Discourse
• Speech Fundamentals
• Independent Study
• Internship
• Co-Operative study

Service:

• Speaking Across the Curriculum General Education Committee, UNC Greensboro
• Chair, Outstanding Tutor Award. National Communication Association's Communication Centers Section
• Student Coordinator. National Communication Association's Communication Centers Section
• Advisory Committee, Entrepreneurial Innovation in the Arts, UNC Greensboro
• Board Member, North Carolina Theatre for Young People, UNC Greensboro
• Conference Planner & Co-Host, National Association of Communication Center's 2007 Mini-Conference
• Board Member, North Carolina Storyfest, Greensboro
• National Leadership Team, Communicating Common Ground
• Board Member, NC Storyfest, Greensboro
• Communication Across the Curriculum Steering Committee, UNCG
• Speaking Across the Curriculum General Education Committee, UNCG
• Faculty Mentor , North Carolina Teaching Fellows, UNCG
• Judge, Undergraduate Academic Paper Competition, National Broadcast Society
• Forensic Judge - Shadow Lawn Forensics Tournament, New Jersey Drama Competition, and Fine Arts Forensics Tournament
• Tate Street Arts Festival Storytelling Coordinator
• Very Special Arts Festival Storyteller, Gateway Education Center, Greensboro
  

Teaching Accomplishments:

• Nominated, College of Arts & Sciences Teaching Excellence Award, UNC Greensboro (2008)
• National Communication Association's Communication Centers Section Newcomer Award (2008)
• Nominated, Outstanding Alumni (2008)
• Nominated, MLK Service Award. UNC Greensboro (2007)
• Nominated, Bullard Service Award. UNC Greensboro (2007 & 2008)
• Awarded, Community Foundation of Greensboro Grant - North Carolina Theater for Young People to create drama and literacy resources for pre-K childcare givers in NE Greensboro (2007)
• Nominated, Alumni Teaching Excellence Award - UNC Greensboro (2005)
• Nominated, Gerald M. Phillips Mentioning Award - American Communication Association (2005)
• Named, Who's Who Among America's Teachers (2005)
• Nominated, College of Arts & Sciences Teaching Excellence Award, UNC Greensboro (2004)
• Nominated, Excellence in Teaching - Southern States Communication Association (2003)
• Nominated, Excellence in Teaching - Guilford Technical Community College (2003)
• Faculty Mentor, North Carolina Teaching Fellows - UNC Greensboro (2003+)
• Inaugural partner (one of 33 nationwide) in Southern Poverty Law Center, Campus Compact, American Association of Higher Education, and National Communication Association's "Communicating Common Ground" project of connecting college courses and teaching tolerance to P-12 youth in the community through service learning (2000)
• Nominated, Teacher of the Month - ZTA, Monmouth University (2000)
• Awarded, Excellence in Teaching - Guilford Technical Community College (1998)
• Nominated, Excellence in Teaching - Guilford Technical Community College (1995-1998)

Publications:

• Cuny, K.M. & Yarragunta, H. R. (2009). Increasing feedback opportunities: Learning the ropes together, In David Worley, B. Huggenberg, Debra Worley, M. Elkins (Eds.), Best Practices in Experiential and Service Learning in Communication. Dubuque: Kendall Hunt.
• Wilde, S. M. & Cuny, K. M. (2008). Cultural difference: Immediacy in the classroom, In L. & B. Hugenberg (Eds.), Teaching ideas for the basic communication course (Vol. 12). Dubuque: Kendall Hall
• Cuny, K. M. & Wilde, S. M. (2007). Increasing immediacy behaviors, In L. & B. Hugenberg (Eds.), Teaching ideas for the basic communication course (Vol. 11). Dubuque: Kendall Hunt.
• Schwartzman, R., Cuny, K. M., Wilde, S. M., & Kreizinger, J. (2007). Speakers, speeches, and audiences, in R. Schwartzman, Fundamentals of oral communication. Dubuque: Kendall Hunt.
• Schwartzman, R., Fox-Hines, R., Cuny, K. M., Wilde, S. M. (2007). Interpersonal Relationships, in R. Schwartzman, Fundamentals of oral communication. Dubuque: Kendall Hunt.
• Wilde, S. M., Cuny, K. M., & Vizzier, A. L. (2006) Peer-to-peer tutoring: A model for utilizing empathetic listening to build client relationships in the communication center, International Journal of Listening, (20), 70-75.
• Cuny, K. M. & Wilde, S. M. (2005). Rhetorical proof: Aristotle in a box, In L. & B. Hugenberg (Eds.), Teaching ideas for the basic communication course (Vol. 9). Dubuque: Kendall Hunt.
• Cuny, K. M. (2005). Helping students have more positive experiences in the classroom: Part 2, The Successful Professor (4)2, 3-6.
• Cuny, K. M. & Wilde, S. M. (2004). Communication in the classroom for english teachers, Virginia English Bulletin , (54), 50-56.
• Cuny, K. M. & Wilde, S. M. (2004). Fishbowl discussion: Using student voices to teach group work, In L. & B. Hugenberg (Eds.), Teaching ideas for the basic communication course (Vol. 8). Dubuque: Kendall Hunt.
• Cuny, K. M. (2003). Exploring cultural practices: The informative speech, In L. & B. Hugenberg (Eds.), Teaching ideas for the basic communication course (Vol. 7). Dubuque : Kendall Hunt.
• Cuny, K, M. (2002). Diversity discussions: A nonverbal study, In L. & B. Hugenberg (Eds.), Teaching ideas for the basic communication course (Vol. 6). Dubuque: Kendall Hunt.
• Cuny, K. M. (2002). The story of your name: building community in the service - learning classroom, The Successful Professor, (1)5,10-12.
• Cuny, K. M. (2001). Free speech in western and non-western societies: A research assignment. In T. Tedford (Ed.), Freedom of Speech in the United States: A Teaching Guide. State College: Strata.
• Cuny, K. M. (2001). Incorporating technology to answer the question; Why study communication? In L. & B. Hugenberg (Eds.), Teaching ideas for the basic communication course (Vol. 5). Dubuque: Kendall Hunt.
• Cuny, K. M. (2000). Exploring family history: The informative speech, In L. & B. Hugenberg (Eds.), Teaching ideas for the basic communication course (Vol. 4). Dubuque: Kendall Hunt.
• Cuny, K. M. (1999). Civility/sensitivity t-shirts. In L. & B. Hugenberg (Eds.), Teaching ideas for the basic communication course (Vol. 3). Dubuque: Kendall Hunt.
• Cuny, K. M. (1998). Diversity discussions. In L. & B. Hugenberg (Eds.), Teaching ideas for the basic communication course (Vol. 2). Dubuque: Kendall Hunt.

 

PEDAGOGICAL PRESENTATIONS

(This section represents the development and presentation of workshops and panel discussions)

2008    

Cultural Differences: Immediacy in the Classroom, Carolinas Communication Association Conference, Columbia

Sparking and Sustaining Classroom Discussion, Faculty Development CAC, UNC Greensboro

Improving Feedback  for Oral Communication, Faculty Development CAC, UNC Greensboro

Sparking and Sustaining Classroom Discussion,Lilly South Conference on College and University Teaching, Greensboro

Employing the Procedures and Criteria for Evaluation at a Mid-Sized Public Institution,  7th Annual Engagement at the Center Conference, University of Colorado Colorado Springs

The Director’s Dilemma: A Roundtable Discussion of Current Issues Facing Communication Center Directors, 7th Annual Engagement at the Center Conference, University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Flippin’ Out, Spring Triad Triangle Instructional Technology Meeting, Greensboro

This Will Not be on the Test: Better Teaching Without Altering Course Content, Lilly South Conference on College and University Teaching, Greensboro

2007  

Blueprints for Student Learning: Increasing Student Interest and Responsibility, Lilly South
Conference on College and University Teaching, Greensboro

Increasing Immediacy Behaviors, Carolinas Communication Association Conference, Boone

Director’s Dilemma: Ethic of Space, 6th Annual Engagement at the Center Conference, University of North Carolina Greensboro
                               
Technology: Hero at the Center, National Communication Association Conference, Chicago

The Director's Dilemma: Administrative Challenges, National Communication Association Conference, Chicago

2006                      

Speaking to Learn: Across The Curriculum, Lilly South Conference on College and University Teaching, Greensboro
                               
Technology at the Center: Blackboard and the Web at UNC Greensboro, 5th Annual Engagement at the Center Conference, Omaha
Dueling Panels: The Battle Royale Over Perceptions of and Procedures for Videotaping Speeches in the Basic Course, National Communication Association Conference, San Antonio

Communication Centers: How Physical Space can Provide a Site for Action and Connection Between Consultants and Those They Consult, National Communication Association Conference, San Antonio                  

Helping Students Become More Effective Oral Communicators: Strategies for Implementing the Services Offered by a Speaking Center/Lab into the Basic Course Classroom and Beyond, Carolinas Communication Association Conference, Charleston

2005

Learning So Everyone Teaches: Snapshots of Best Practices in Oral Communication Incorporated Across the Curriculum,  Lilly South Conference on College and University Teaching, Greensboro

Learning So Everyone Teaches: Increasing Student Interest and Responsibility in the Classroom, Lilly South Conference on College and University Teaching, Greensboro
               
The Health of the Discipline: Supporting the Student Employees of Communication Centers, National Communication Association Conference, Boston

Storytelling Lessons Learned at NC Very Special Arts Festival,  National Communication Association Conference, Boston
                               
Aristotle in a Box, Carolinas Communication Association Conference, Charlotte

2004 

Communicating in the Classroom; Teaching so Everyone Learns, Lilly South Conference on College and University Teaching, Greensboro

Storytelling Across the Curriculum; Teaching so Everyone Learns, Lilly South Conference on College and University Teaching, Greensboro
                               
Understanding the Implication of Teacher Communication in the Classroom (for Graduate Students on Teaching Assistantships at UNCG).  University Speaking Center, Greensboro
 
Moving Forward, Looking Back; Reflection on NACC 2004 Planning for NACC 2007.  National Communication Association Conference, Chicago

Keynote, Teaching Tolerance; One Story at a Time, Virginia Association of Teachers of English Conference, Fredericksburg                     

Speaking from the Center.  Carolinas Communication Association Conference, Clemson

Great Ideas for Teaching Speech, The Fishbowl Technique for Teaching Group Process. Carolinas Communication Association Conference, Clemson

Teacher Communication in the Classroom. Annual Convention of the Virginia Association of Teachers of English, Fredericksburg

Communication in the Classroom.  Faculty Development, The Teaching and Learning Center, UNC Greensboro

Employing Communication Immediacy Behaviors in the Classroom. Guilford Technical Community College Faculty & Staff Development Day

University Speaking Center Proactive Engagement at UNCG.  5th Annual Engagement at the Center Conference, Mary Washington College

2003

Speaking to Learn: Learning to Speak, Faculty Development CAC, UNC Greensboro
                               
Reaching In/Reaching Out: Highlights of CCG 2003 Partnerships, Chair,  Experiential Learning and the teaching of Tolerance, Integrating Narrative Form and Storytelling into the Basic Courses, a three hour short course, Agora II: Shopping for More New or Unusual Communication Course Offerings. National Communication Association (NCA) Conference, Miami

Chair & Presenter Practicing Communication Excellence: Speaking Center Engagement, Chair, Practicing Communication Excellence in Designing and Implementing Service – Learning Courses:  Lessons Learned from Communication Common Ground, & Presenter, The Sequel’s Even Better: Re-creating the Storytelling Project, Carolinas Communication Association Conference, Raleigh
                               
Respondent, Prince Edward County Voices of Diversity: Communicating Common Ground in the College and the Community, Eastern Communication Association (ECA) Conference, DC

Chair, University Speaking Centers: Assessing their role in the Development of Students’ Oral Communication Competencies, 4th Annual Engagement at the Center Conference, Colorado Springs

2002

Understanding Service – Learning, Faculty and Staff Professional Development Day, Guilford Technical Community College, Jamestown, North Carolina

Exploring Storytelling Pedagogy Innovation in College Curriculum: Service – LearningPromoting Service – Learning Projects in the Media, & Communicating Common Ground: An NCA Service Learning Initiative, National Communication Association Convention, New Orleans

Communicating Common Ground: Operationalizing Service Learning, Carolinas Communication Association Conference, Greensboro

Service – Learning & Communicating Common Ground, ECA Conference, New York City

Chair, Great Ideas for Teaching Speech/Communication, Carolinas Communication Association Conference, Greensboro

Chair, Great Ideas for Teaching Speech/Communication, New Jersey Communication Association Conference, Madison
Extending the Reach of Monmouth University: Service Learning &Teaching Tolerance One Story at a Time, Educational Community Forum Series, West Long Branch, NJ

2001

Radicalizing the Roots of Storytelling with Service-Learning, NCA Annual Convention, Atlanta

Chair, Great Ideas for Teaching Speech/Communication, Carolinas Communication Association Conference, Charlotte
                               
Chair, Great Ideas for Teaching Speech/Communication, New Jersey Communication Association Conference, West Long Branch, NJ

Teacher Training in Service-Learning K-12, Bayshore Consortium, Highlands, NJ

Developing Mutually Beneficial Relationships with Community Partners (and others!). National Communication Association, Summer Conference Engaging 21st Century Communication Students, Service Learning Strand, Washington, D.C.

2000

Did You Hear What Happened Today?  Engaging Students Through Analysis of Current
Events, National Communication Association’s Table Talk Series NCA Convention, Seattle

Adjunct Faculty Identity: A Roundtable Discussion, New Jersey Communication Association Conference, Glassboro

WebCT: A Tool for Classroom Management Show and Tell I, Monmouth University

1999  

WebCT: A Tool for Classroom Management Show and Tell II, Monmouth University

Communicating with College Professors: A Guide for Disabled Students, Monmouth University

1998 

We Can All Get Along – Embracing Communication & Diversity, Faculty and Staff Professional Development, Guilford Technical Community College

1997 

Can’t We All Just Get Along? Recognizing Diversity, Faculty and Staff Professional Development, Guilford Technical Community College

You Can Write a Speech, Annual WIT Conference for Student Writers, NC A&T SU

1996 

Relating Communication Ideas and Concepts to a Diverse Classroom, Carolinas Communication Association Annual Conference, Raleigh, North Carolina

 

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