Steven J. VenetteProfessor

Communication Studies

EducationPost-Doctoral Research Associate

United States Department of Agriculture 2003 - 2006Projects: Maintaining high reliability in food production facilities

Establishing an agri-terrorism communication network

Doctor of PhilosophyNorth Dakota State University, Fargo2000 - 2003Major: CommunicationCognate: MicrobiologyCertified: Risk and Crisis Communication Training - CDCG.P.A.: 3.9Dissertation: Venette, S. J. (2003). Risk communication in a High Reliability Organization:

APHIS PPQ's inclusion of risk in decision making. Ann Arbor, MI: UMI Proquest Information and Learning.

Master of ArtsNorth Dakota State University, Fargo1992 - 1994Major: CommunicationG.P.A.: 4.0Thesis: Venette, S. J. (1994). A comparison of judges' decisions to coaches' goals in Lincoln-

Douglas Debate. Thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts. Fargo, ND: North Dakota State University.

Honors: Phi Kappa Phi Pi Kappa Delta Order of Instruction – Highest Distinction

Bachelor of ArtsNorth Dakota State University, Fargo1988 - 1992Major: Speech CommunicationG.P.A.: 3.6Honors thesis: Venette, S. J. Application of Monroe's Motivated Sequence to the sale of

business goods. (1992). Paper to partially fulfill the requirements of North Dakota State University's Scholars' Program. Fargo, ND: North Dakota State University.

Honors: Pi Kappa Delta Order of Forensics – Highest Distinction Graduate of the Scholars' Program (Honors Program)

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Teaching ExperienceAssociate Professor

University of Southern MississippiFull time, 2012 – present

Teaching, research and service with particular emphasis on risk and crisis communication. I have taught the following undergraduate courses: small group communication, health communication, crisis communication, business and professional speaking and research methods. I have also taught graduate courses in crisis communication and research methods.

Honor: University award for applied research

Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Southern MississippiFull time, 2006 – 2012

InstructorNorth Dakota State University, FargoFull time, 1999 – 2006Responsibilities:

Taught the basic speech course, business and professional speaking, persuasion, public relations, crisis communication, organizational communication and argumentation. I taught graduate level organizational communication, crisis communication, qualitative methods, communication education and introduction to college teaching. Served as the Director of Debate, Director of the NDSU Summer Speech and Debate Institute, and as the Assistant Director and Director of Forensics.

Faculty MemberConcordia College, Moorhead, MNFull time, 1997 - 1999Responsibilities:

Taught the basic course, and Argumentation.Coached speech and debate as the Assistant Director of Forensics.

Winona State University, Winona, MNFull time, 1994 - 1997Responsibilities:

Taught the fundamental communication course and argumentation.Served as Assistant to the Acting Director of Forensics and Head Debate Coach.

Head Debate CoachWinona Senior High School, Winona, MNPart time, 1996 - 1997 Responsibilities:

Coordinated the research, practice, and travel of five high school debaters.Supervised an assistant coach.

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Graduate Teaching AssistantNorth Dakota State University, FargoFull time, 1992 - 1994Responsibilities:

Taught two sections of Fundamental of Public Speaking each semester.Served as an Assistant Director of Forensics.Taught one section of Persuasion.

Speech Camp AdministratorNorth Dakota State University Annual High School Forensics Camp

Summers, 1991 - 2001Responsibilities:

Helped plan and administer lectures and activities for approximately 25 students attending a one week speech camp.Presented lectures on many aspects of forensics competition.Lead lab groups containing approximately 8 students.

Assistant Forensics CoachShanley High SchoolPart time, 1991 - 1992, and 1989 - 1990Responsibilities:

Coached approximately thirty high school students.Assisted the instruction of advanced argumentation and debate, and introductory argumentation and debate.Helped instruct advanced and introductory speech classes.

Teaching HonorsPi Kappa Delta Highest Distinction for Instruction.

Additional PreparationThree graduate-level courses focused on teaching skills.Participation in NDSU’s peer review of instruction program.

Professional ActivitiesGraduate Disquisition Committees

ChairKimberly Beauchamp – Doctoral Degree (present) at NDSUAmy Lionberger – Doctoral Degree (present) at USMKevin Bryant – Doctoral Degree (present) at USMJohn Burks – Doctoral Degree (present) at USMElizabeth Wellings – Doctoral Degree (2016) at USMShaunda French – Doctoral Degree (2015) at USM Lindsey Webb – Doctoral Degree (2015) at USMVikki Spann – Doctoral Degree (2013) at USM Joy Smithson – Doctoral Degree (2012) at USMHannah Rachal – Master’s Degree (2012) at USM

Co-ChairCarrie Reif – Doctoral Degree (present) at USMKaila Moran – Master’s Degree (present) at USMErin Hammond – Doctoral Degree (2010) at USM

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JJ McIntyre – Doctoral Degree (2007) at NDSUSucheta Bhattacharya – Master’s Degree (2006) at NDSUEric Piela – Master’s Degree (2006) at NDSUAgnes-Ngale Lyonga – Master’s Degree (2005) at NDSU

Committee MemberCarley Young – Doctoral Degree (present) at USMNiya Pickett-Miller – Doctoral Degree (present) at USMBrian Perna – Doctoral Degree (present) at USMVictoria Brown – Doctoral Degree (present) at USMNicolet Harper – Master’s Degree (present) at USMCarl Brown – Doctoral Degree (2016) at USMColleen Mestayer – Doctoral Degree (2016) at USMVernon Humphrey − Doctoral Degree (2016) at USMAngela McGowan – Doctoral Degree (2015) at USMMichael Chancellor – Master’s Degree (2015) at USMPaul Stafford – Doctoral Degree (2013) at USM Michael King – Doctoral Degree (2013) at USMPatrick Richey – Doctoral Degree (2012) at USMLeslie Rodriguez – Doctoral Degree (2012) at USMJennifer McLaughlin – Doctoral Degree (2012) at USMBecky Woodrick – Doctoral Degree (2009) at USMMatt Ramsey – Doctoral Degree (2007) at USMShari Veil – Doctoral Degree (2006) at NDSUPatricia Lang-Traynor – Doctoral Degree (2004) at NDSUKristen Sjoberg – Master’s Degree (2004) at NDSUKym Overland – Master’s Degree (2003) at NDSU

Grants, Contracts and Cooperative AgreementsPrimary Investigator. Water Research Foundation. (2013 – 2014). Funded by CH2M HILL, inc. $15,000.

Investigator. National Center for Food Protection and Defense. (2004 – present). Funded by the Department of Homeland Security. $15 million. Co-primary Investigator for Risk and Crisis Communication Sub-awards. USM project budget for 2006 – 2007: $80,611. USM project budget for 2008 – 2009: $36,250.

Investigator. Food Safety Risk Assessment. (2002 - 2007). Funded by the USDA Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service. $748,289.

Investigator. Biosecurity, Disease Surveillance and Food Safety. (2004 – 2006). Funded by the USDA Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service. $1.25 million.

Investigator. A Workshop to Produce Biosecurity Risk and Crisis Communication Plans. (2005-2006). Funded by the USDA Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service. $43,000.

Co-primary investigator. Qualification of risk parameters from expert information. (2002). Funded by the United States Department of Agriculture, Animal Plant Health Inspection Service. $52,800.

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Co-primary investigator. Investigating the Influence of Risk in Making APHIS Port Resource Allocation Decisions. (2001). Funded by the United States Department of Agriculture, Animal Plant Health Inspection Service. $53,000.

Primary investigator. Technology Support for Instruction Grant. (1998). Funded by Concordia College, MN. $500.00.

Co-primary investigator. Student Electronic Resume Development. (1996). Funded by Winona State University, MN. $12,000.00.

Primary investigator. Professional Improvement Grant. (1996). Funded by Winona State University, MN. $1,000.00.

Primary investigator. Professional Improvement Grant. (1995). Funded by Winona State University, MN. $1,000.00.

Funded Consulting Projects National Center for Food Protection and Defense. (2013 – 2014). Translational research. $12,000.

National Center for Food Protection and Defense. (2012 – 2013). Translational research. $25,000.

North Dakota State University’s Risk + Crisis Communication Project. (2011 – 2012). $7,000.

University of Kentucky. (2011-2012). Translational research. $4,000.North Dakota State University’s Risk + Crisis Communication Project. (June 1, 2011 – August 31, 2011). $7,000.

University of Kentucky. (2010-2011). Translational research. $4,000.

North Dakota State University’s Risk + Crisis Communication Project. (September 1, 2010 – May 31, 2011). $1,000.

North Dakota State University’s Risk + Crisis Communication Project. (June 1, 2008 – May 31, 2009). $5,000.

St. Joseph’s University. (2007-2008). Development of online risk and crisis communication curriculum. $15,000.

University of Kentucky. (2007-2008). Integrating risk and crisis communication research and NCFPD curriculum. $6,000.

University of Minnesota. (2007-2008). Development of risk and crisis communication train-the-trainer curriculum and resources. $5,000.

North Dakota State University. (2007-2008). Research project: Adapting risk and crisis messages for particular audiences. $5,000.

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PublicationsWorks in processVenette, S. J., & Iverson, J. O. (accepted). Communicative enactment of virtue: A structurational approach to understanding ethical financial communication. In A. V. Laskin (Ed.), Handbook of financial communication and investor relations. New York: Wiley-Blackwell.

Anthony, K. E., & Venette, S. J. (accepted). Risk, uncertainty, and message convergence: Toward a theory of financial communication. In A. V. Laskin (Ed.), Handbook of financial communication and investor relations. New York: Wiley-Blackwell.

Meyer, J. C., & Venette, S. J. (submitted). Humor in structural health and risk messages. In R. Parrott (Ed.), Oxford encyclopedia of health and risk message design and processing. Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press.

Anthony, K. E., Sellnow, T. L., Venette, S. J., & Fourney, S. P. (submitted). The message convergence framework. In R. Parrott (Ed.), Oxford encyclopedia of health and risk message design and processing. Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press.

Iverson, J. O., Robinson, T., & Venette, S. J. (in process). Constituting ebola and organizations: Exploring risk and crisis communication from a constitutive approach. In R. Parrott (Ed.), Oxford encyclopedia of health and risk message design and processing. Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press.

Reif, C. E., Anthony, K. E., & Venette, S. J. (in process). Self-disclosure and family responsiveness: Improving ostomates’ perceived psychological and social well-being.

Refereed journal articlesSellnow, D. D., Lane, D., Littlefield, R. S., Sellnow, T. L., Wilson, B., Beauchamp, K., & Venette. S. J. (2015). A Receiver-Based Approach to Effective Instructional Crisis Communication. Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management. doi: 10.1111/1468-5973.12066

Littlefield, R. S., Beauchamp, K., Lane, D., Sellnow, D. D., Sellnow, T. L., Venette, S., & Wilson, B. (2014). Instructional Crisis Communication: Connecting Ethnicity and Sex in the Assessment of Receiver-Oriented Message Effectiveness. Journal of Management and Strategy, 5(3), 16-23. doi:10.5430/jms.v5n3p16

Smithson, J. N., & Venette, S. J. (2013). Stonewalling as an image defense strategy: A critical examination of BP's response to the Deepwater Horizon explosion. Communication Studies, 64, 395-410.

Ramsey, M. C., Venette, S. J., & Rabalais, N. (2011). The perceived paranormal and source credibility: The effects of narrative suggestions on paranormal belief. Atlantic Journal of Communication, 19(2), 79-96.

Kahl, D., & Venette, S. J. (2010). To lecture or let go: A comparative analysis of student speech outlines from teacher-centered and learner-centered classrooms. Communication Teacher, 24(3), 178-186.

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Venette, S., Sellnow, D., & McIntyre, K. (2010). Charting new territory: Assessing the online frontier of student ratings of instruction. Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education, 35(1), 97-111.

Venette, S. (2008). Risk as an Inherent Element in the Study of Crisis Communication. Southern Communication Journal, 73(3), 197-210.

Liu, M., Sellnow, D. D., & Venette, S. J. (2006). When in Rome, do as the Romans do: A comparative analysis of Chinese and American new teachers’ compliance-gaining strategies. Communication Research Reports, 23(4), 259-265.

McIntyre, J. J., & Venette, S. J. (2006). Examining the CDCynergy Event Assessment Tool: An investigation of the anthrax crisis in Boca Raton, Florida. Disasters, 30(3), 351-363.

Liu, M., Sellnow, D. D., & Venette, S. J. (2006). Integrating nonnatives as teachers: Patterns and perceptions of compliance-gaining strategies. Communication Education, 55(2), 208-217.

Ngale-Lyonga, A., Nganje, W. E., Sellnow, T. L., Venette, S. J., & Kaitibi, S. (2006). Characterizing human factor risks in food processing. Food Protection Trends, 26(8), 593-600.

Nganje, W. E., Venette, S. J., Sellnow, T. L., & Novak, J. (2006). Perceptions of risk communication messages: Applications in a food processing environment. Food Protection Trends, 26(4), 236-243.

Barrett, M. S., Novak, J. M., Venette, S. J., & Shumate, M. (2006). Validating the High Reliability Organization Perception Scale. Communication Research Reports, 23(2), 111-118.

Venette, S. J., Veil, S. R., & Sellnow, T. L. (2005). Essential communication resources for combating bioterrorism: Some practical and generalizable recommendations. Communication Research Reports, 22(1), 29-37.

Spence, P. R., Westerman, D., Skalski, P. D., Seeger, M., Ulmer, R. R., Venette, S., & Sellnow, T. L. (2005). Proxemic effects on information seeking after the September 11 attacks. Communication Research Reports, 22(1), 39-46.

Venette, S. J. (2003). Parliamentary debate as social argumentation: A quasi-logical perspective. The Forensic of Pi Kappa Delta, 88(2), 41-47.

Littlefield, R. S., & Venette, S. J. (2004). Perceptions of high school opinion leaders about the role of college debaters in the high school debate community. Argumentation and Advocacy, 40(4).

Venette, S. J., Sellnow, T. L., & Coyle, K. (2003). Risk communication as argument: Analyzing student perceptions of responsible drinking. Speaker and Gavel, 42(3).

Venette, S. J., Sellnow, T. L., & Lang, P. A. (2003). Metanarration's role in restructuring perceptions of crisis: NHTSA's failure in the Ford-Firestone crisis. The Journal of Business Communication, 40(3), 219-236.

Venette, S. J., & Venette, P. A. (1998). Too much of a good thing: The director of forensics 7

and wellness. Southern Journal of Forensics, 3, 244-247

Refereed book chaptersBrown, C. J., King, M. L., & Venette, S. J. (2015). Learning styles: Rounding the cycle of learning in the context of peer tutoring. In W. Atkins-Sayre, & E. L. Yook (Eds.), Communicating advice: Peer tutoring and communication practice. New York: Peter Lang.

Venette, S. J. (2015). Assessing the validity and reliability of pest risk models. In R. C. Venette (Ed.), Pest risk modelling and mapping for invasive alien species. Oxfordshire, U.K.: Centre for Agriculture and Biosciences International.

Sellnow, T. L., Sellnow, D. D., & Venette, S. J. (2012). The ethical imperative of significant choice: Addressing learning styles in crisis messages. In S. A. Groom, J. M. H. Fritz & C. E. Mattson (Eds.), Communication ethics and crisis: Negotiating differences in public and private spheres. Plymouth, U.K.: Fairleigh Dickinson University Press.

Littlefield, R. S., Rowan, K. E., Veil, S. R., Kisselburgh, L. G., Beauchamp, K., Vidoloff, K., Dick, M. L., Russell-Loretz, T., Kim, I., Ruvarac, A., Wang, Q., Hoang, T.S., Neff, B., Toles-Patkin, T., Troester, R. L., Hyder, S., Venette, S. J., & Sellnow, T. L. (2010). “We tell people. It’s up to them to be prepared”: Public relations practices of local emergency managers. In T. Coombs, & S. Malone (Eds.), Handbook of crisis communication. New York: Wiley-Blackwell.

Venette, S. J., Ngale Lyonga, A., Nganje, W. E., & Sellnow, T. L. (2008). Insider agroterrorism threat and high reliability in a turkey processing plant. In M. W. Seeger, T. L. Sellnow, & R. R. Ulmer (Eds.), Crisis communication and the public health (pp. 59-76). Cresskill, NJ: Hampton Press.

Seeger, M. W., Venette, S. J., Ulmer, R. R., & Sellnow, T. L. (2002). Media use, information seeking, and reported needs in post-crisis contexts. In B. S. Greenberg (Ed.), Communication and terrorism: Public and media responses to 9/11 (pp. 53-64). Cresskill, NJ: Hampton Press.

Technical reportsVenette, S. J. (2007). Best practices in risk and crisis communication: Advice for food scientists and technologists. International Union of Food Science and Technology Scientific Information Bulletin, 1-5.

Lamey, H. A., Berglund, D. R., McMullen, M. P., Zollinger, R. K., Venette, J. R., Venette, S. J., & Venette R. C. (June 1992). 1990 Dry bean grower survey of pest problems and pesticide use in Minnesota and North Dakota. North Dakota State University Extension Service Report.

Lamey, H. A., Berglund, D. R., McMullen, M. P., Zollinger, R. K., Venette, J. R., Venette, S. J., & Venette R. C. (1990). 1989 Dry bean grower survey of pest problems and pesticide use in Minnesota and North Dakota. North Dakota State University Extension Service Report.

Lamey, H. A., Berglund, D. R., McMullen, M. P., Zollinger, R. K., Venette, J. R., Venette, S. J., & Venette R. C. (June 1989). 1988 Dry bean grower survey of pest problems and pesticide use in Minnesota and North Dakota. North Dakota State University Extension Service Report.

Introduction

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Venette, S. J. (2006). Special section introduction: Best practices in risk and crisis communication. Journal of Applied Communication Research, 34(3), 229-231.

Book ReviewVenette, S. J. (2009). Book review: Crisis communication and the public health by Matthew W. Seeger, Timothy Sellnow and Robert L. Ulmer. Journal of Communication, 59(2), E22-E24. doi: 10.1111/j.1460-2466.2009.01431.x

Reprinted ManuscriptsVenette, S. J., & Venette, P. A. (2002). Too much of a good thing: The director of forensics and wellness. In J. E. Rogers (Ed.), Transforming debate: The best of the International Journal of Forensics. (pp. 208-213). New York: International Debate Education Association.

Refereed Paper PresentationsReif, C. E., Venette, S. J., & Anthony, K. E. (2016). Self-disclosure and family responsiveness: Improving ostomates’ perceived psychological and social quality of life. International Communication Association Annual Convention, Fukuoka, Japan.

Littlefield, R. S., Lane, D. R., Beauchamp, K., Sellnow, D. D., Sellnow, T. L., Wilson, B., & Venette, S. J. (2013). Instructional crisis communication: Connecting ethnicity and gender in the assessment of receiver-oriented message effectiveness. National Communication Association Annual Convention, Washington, DC.*3rd place paper – Public Relations Division

Iverson, J. O., & Venette, S. J. (2013). Communication enactment of virtue: A structurational approach to understanding virtue ethics in corporate social responsibility. International Communication Association, London, UK.

Iverson, J. O., & Venette, S. J. (2011). Developing and learning ethics: Structuring the communication of ethical standards across crisis phases. National Communication Association Annual Convention, New Orleans, LA.

Sellnow, D. D., Veil, S. R., & Venette, S. J. (2011). The utility of instructional communication to mitigate harm during crisis events. International Communication Association, Boston, MA.

Venette, S. J., & Iverson, J. O. (2009). Communication complexities created by trust and credence attributes in the context of food safety. National Communication Association Annual Convention, Chicago, IL.

Veil, S. R., Littlefield, R. S., Kisselburgh, L. G., Cho, H., Beauchamp, K., Vidoloff, K. G., Dick, M. L., Venette, S. J., & Sellnow, T. L. (2008). Dissemination as success?: Local emergency communication management practices. Presented as a part of the panel Health and emergency risk communication. National Communication Association, San Diego, CA.*Top panel – Applied Communication Division

Sellnow, D. D., Sellnow, T. L., & Venette, S. J. (2008). The ethical imperative of significant choice: Addressing learning styles in crisis messages. National Communication Ethics Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.

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Venette, S., & Ulmer, R R. (2008). Learning from a hoax: The case of the 2004 New Zealand foot and mouth disease. International Communication Association, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Venette, S. J., & Sellnow, T. L. (2008). Communication resource availability’s effect on risk perception: A survey of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service at U. S. ports. Central States Communication Association, Madison, WI.*Top paper – Public Relations Division

Cho, H., Veil, S., Venette, S. J., Rowan, K. E., Botan, C. H., Sellnow, T. L., Littlefield, R. S., Samoilenko, S., Penchalapadu, P., & Farnsworth, K. (2007). Who is Responsible for Local Emergency Preparedness? Formative Research with U. S. Emergency Management Directors.  International Communication Association, San Francisco, CA.

Rowan, K. E., Kisselburgh, L., Ruvarac, A., Veil, S. R., Littlefield, R., Sellnow, T., Venette, S. J., Hyder, S., Toles-Patkin, T., & Troester, R. L. (2007, November). Who is responsible for local emergency preparedness? A nationwide research project and public relations instructional effort. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Communication Association, Chicago, IL.

Kahl, D. H., Sellnow, D. D., & Venette, S. J. (2007). To lecture or let go: A comparative analysis of student speech outlines from teacher-centered and learner-centered classrooms. National Communication Association, Chicago, IL.*Top student paper award – Basic Course Division

Venette, S. J., & Ulmer, R. R. (2006). Strategies for risk identification, management, and communication with various publics: Identifying the communication needs of the U.S. macroculture. International Communication Association. Dresden, Germany.

Veil, S. R., McIntyre, J. J., Venette, S. J., Beebe, B. L., & Sellnow, T. L. (November, 2005) Message mayhem in the Magic City: Vicarious organizational learning through a surrogate of a chemical terrorist attack. National Communication Association. Boston, MA.

Sellnow, T. L., Venette, S. J., Veil, S. R., & Boone, K. (June, 2005). When the sky falls: Communicating in a biosecurity crisis. Association for Communications Excellence, San Antonio, TX.

Nganje, E. W., Venette, S. J., & Sellnow, T. S. (June 2004). Marginal impacts of High Reliability Organizations on disease entry risk at U. S. ports. Northeastern Agricultural and Resource Economics Association/Canadian Agricultural Economics Society Conference, Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Sellnow, T. L., & Venette, S. J. (October 2002). Charting the Course. Bioterrorism and Food Security Conference, Fargo, ND.

Venette, S. J. (April 2002). Risk communication in organizations: The Animal Plant Health Inspection Service and risk-based decision making. Red River Valley Student Communication Conference, Fargo, ND.

Venette, S. J. (November 2001). Why didn’t the watchdog bark?: Metanarration’s role in restructuring perceptions of risk and crisis. National Communication Association

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Convention, Atlanta, GA. One of the top four competitive papers in argumentation and forensics.

Gold, A. L., Venette, S. J., Mattern, J., & Lang, P. (November 2001). Increasing a state college or university’s national reputation. National Communication Association Convention, Atlanta, GA.

Sellnow, D. D., Sellnow, T. L., & Venette, S. J. (July 2001). Educational images and identities in a global society. Annual meeting of the World Communication Association. Santander, Spain.

Venette, S. J. (May 2001). Know when to say when: A risk communication campaign on college drinking. International Communication Association Convention, Washington, DC.

Venette, S. J. (November 2000). Parliamentary debate as a form of social argumentation. National Communication Association Convention, Seattle, WA.

Venette, S. J. (November 1998). Evidentiary standards for parliamentary debate: A quasi-logical perspective. National Communication Association Convention, New York, NY.

Venette, S. J. (November 1996). Noncompetitive alternatives for the evaluation of Lincoln-Douglas Debate: The 1996 Northern Lights experiment. Speech Communication Convention, San Diego, CA.

Venette, S. J. (September 1994). Lincoln-Douglas Debate in North Dakota. North Dakota Speech and Theater Association Conference, Bismarck, ND.

Venette, S. J., & Venette, P. A. (September 1994). Wellness and forensic administration: What is a tournament director to do? North Dakota Speech and Theater Association Conference, Bismarck, ND. Venette, S. J. (Spring 1994). A mytho-poetic analysis of My Cousin Vinny. Central States Communication Conference, Oklahoma City, OK.

Venette, S. J., Venette, P. A., & Capstick, C. (Spring 1994). Forensics administration: Issues in wellness and ethics. Red River Valley Student Communication Conference, Fargo, ND.

Venette, S. J. (Spring 1994). Alternative music: From Sex Pistols to Pearl Jam. Red River Valley Student Communication Conference, Fargo, ND.

Venette, S. J. (Spring 1993). The Chinese government and human rights: A cultural perspective. Red River Valley Student Communication Conference, Fargo, ND.

Venette, S. J. (Spring 1993). Socialization into gender roles. Red River Valley Student Communication Conference, Fargo, ND.

Venette, S. J. (Spring 1993). Application of Monroe's Motivated Sequence to the sale of business goods. Scholars' Colloquium, Fargo, ND.

Refereed Panel Presentations

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Weather and communication: Bridging the gap between theory and practice. (2012). National Communication Association Annual Convention, Orlando, Fl.

Communication strategies for overcoming factors that limit the ability to respond to risks and crises. (2009). Los Alamos National Labs Risk Symposium – Risk analysis of complex systems for national security applications, Santa Fe, NM.

Crisis simulation as experiential learning. (2008). National Communication Association Convention, San Diego, CA.

The 10 best practices of risk and crisis communication: Effects ofinformation needs on message variables. (2008). Presented as a part of the panel Exploring the applications of the 10 best practices of risk and crisis communication to messages affecting the safety and security of the American food system: Explaining message variables affecting the responses of diverse publics. Presented at the Central States Communication Association Annual Convention, Madison, WI.*Top panel - Public Relations Division

Best practices for communicating risk and crisis messages to the media: Overcoming the constraints of message filtering. (2008). Los Alamos National Labs Risk Symposium – Effective risk communication: Tools, theory and application, Santa Fe, NM.Health, risk, and crisis communication education. (2007). International Communication Association Conference, San Francisco, CA.

Conducting crisis simulations in public relations classes. (2007). National Communication Association Convention, Chicago, IL.

Who is Responsible for Local Emergency Preparedness? A Nationwide Research Project and Public Relations Instructional Effort. (2007). National Communication Association Convention, Chicago, IL.

Risk communication as an Intervention/Mitigation Strategy. (2007). Los Alamos National Laboratory Risk Symposium, Santa Fe, NM.

Learn about message testing and help us test ours. (2006). Excellence en Communications: Conference Internationale d’ACE, Quebec, Canada.

Best practices in risk and crisis communication. (2006). Los Alamos National Laboratory Risk Symposium, Santa Fe, NM.

Top panel in public relations: Best practices in food safety crises. (2005). Central States Communication Association, Kansas City, MO. *Top panel in Public Relations Division

The heart of forensics: Coaches, competition or education. (2005). Central States Communication Association Annual Convention, Kansas City, MO. Crisis communication and public health. (2004). National Communication Association Convention, Chicago, IL.

Organizational learning theory and crisis communication practice. (2004). National 12

Communication Association Convention, Chicago, IL.

Electronic portfolios and assessment in communication programs: Helping students to reach in and reach out. (2003). National Communication Association Convention, Miami, FL.

Digital portfolios in action: Beauty and the beast. (2002). National Communication Association Convention, New Orleans, LA.

Radicals at work and play: Service-learning nuts and bolts – A discussion circles approach 2001. (2001). National Communication Association Convention, Atlanta, GA.The rhetorical power of folk music. (1999). Communication and Theater Association of Minnesota Convention, Moorhead, MN.

Accomplishing assessment in the basic course: Considering content retention. (1997). Central States Communication Association Annual Convention, St. Louis, MO.

Debate round table. (1995). North Dakota Speech and Theater Association Conference, Bismarck, ND.

Ethics in forensics. (1993). North Dakota Speech and Theater Association Conference, Bismarck, ND.

Tournament management by computer: A demonstration of the Tab Room on the Mac program. (1992). North Dakota Speech and Theater Association Conference, Bismarck, ND.

Refereed Poster PresentationsVenette, S. J., & Sellnow, D. D. (2008). Assessing risk message effectiveness with diverse cultural groups based on learning styles. National Communication Association/National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism Conference, San Diego, CA.

Veil, S. R., Sellnow, T. L., Vidoloff, K., & Venette, S. J. (2008). Using the Ten Best Practices in Risk Communication as an evaluation tool. National Communication Association/National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism Conference, San Diego, CA.

Wolf, K., Sellnow, T. L., & Venette, S. J. (2008). Information needs and perceived best practices in the spinach and lettuce E. coli crisis of 2006. National Communication Association/National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism Conference, San Diego, CA.

Wolf, K., Sellnow, T. L., & Venette, S. J. (May, 2007). Learning styles, information needs, and perceived best practices in the spinach and lettuce E. coli crisis of 2006. Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate’s Student and Alumni Day, Washington, DC.

Sellnow, T. L., Venette, S. J., Veil, S. R., & Boone, K. (June, 2005). When the sky falls: Communicating in a biosecurity crisis. Association for Communications Excellence, San Antonio, TX.

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Venette, R.C., Venette, S. J., Sellnow, T. L., Kalaris, T., & Walters, M. (Fall, 2003). Comparing apples to oranges: Expert information analysis for comparative risk assessment. Entomological Society of America National Meeting, Cincinnati, OH.

RespondentHurricane-related communication: Lessons learned as positive outcomes. (2010). Southern States Communication Association Annual Convention, Memphis, TN.

Competitively selected crisis communication papers. (2009). Central States Communication Association Annual Convention, St. Louis, MO.

The rhetoric of sport in contemporary society. (2008). National Communication Association Convention, San Diego, CA.

The rhetoric of disasters: An undergraduate scholarship spotlight panel. (2008). Central States Communication Association Annual Convention, Madison, WI.

Free expression and the law. (2008). Central States Communication Association Annual Convention, Madison, WI.

Competitive papers in public relations. (2007). Central States Communication Association Annual Convention, Minneapolis, MN.

Teaching communication ethics and freedom of expression. (2007). Central States Communication Association Annual Convention, Minneapolis, MN.

Emerging scholars in public relations. (2005). Central States Communication Association Annual Convention, Kansas City, MO. Quantitative research in communication. (2004). Red River Valley Student Communication Conference, Fargo, ND.

Top Papers in Argumentation and Debate. (2004). Central States Communication Association Annual Convention, Cleveland, OH.

Popular culture as argument. (2003). Central States Communication Association Annual Convention, Omaha, NE.

Graduate papers in rhetorical criticism. (2002). Red River Valley Student Communication Conference, Fargo, ND.

Top papers in the graduate student caucus: The rhetorical negotiation of political and social reality. (2002). Central States Communication Association Annual Convention, Milwaukee, WI.

Myth, narrative, and public address: Examining diverse communicative experience. (2002). Central States Communication Association Annual Convention, Milwaukee, WI.

Competitive papers, Graduate student caucus. (2001). Central States Communication Association Annual Convention, Cincinnati, OH.

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Top papers in graduate research. (2000). Central States Communication Association Annual Convention, Detroit, MI.

Mirror, mirror, on the world: How communication reflects culture and society. (2000). Central States Communication Association Annual Convention, Detroit, MI.

EnVISIONing the communication spectrum: Considering different rhetorical perspectives. (2000). Red River Communication Conference, Fargo, ND.

Using games and simulations in the classroom: Designing, doing, debriefing. (1995). Speech Communication Association Annual Convention, San Antonio, TX.

Keynote SpeakerVenette, S. J. (2008). Protect and defend our nation’s food supply. St. Joseph’s University, Philadelphia, PA.

Venette, S. J. (2006). Communication complexities surrounding a terrorist event. Early Responders Distance Learning Center International Symposium on Terrorism, Philadelphia, PA.

Venette, S. J., & Sellnow, T. L. (Fall 2005). Crisis Communication. Minnesota Association of Flood Plain Managers Annual Conference, Moorhead, MN.

Invited PresentationsVenette, S. J. (Summer 2013). Risk communication for Modified Risk Tobacco Products. Evidence-Based Science and Regulation of the Tobacco Industry Annual Conference, Williamsburg, VA.

Venette, S. J. (Fall 2012). Translational research. National Center for Food Protection and Defense All Theme Meeting, Minneapolis, MN.

Venette, S. J. (Fall 2011). Risk message construction. National Center for Food Protection and Defense All Theme Meeting, Minneapolis, MN.

Venette, S. J. (Fall 2011). The impact of the 2010 BP oil spill: Research, communication, and engagement with the seafood industry. National Communication Association Annual Convention, New Orleans, LA.

Venette, S. J. (February 2011). Southern Pines Animal Shelter response to potential outbreak. Presentation given to the Southern Pines Animal Shelter, Hattiesburg, MS.

Venette, S. J. (Fall 2010). Critical stages in food defense: An interdisciplinary approach. National Center for Food Protection and Defense Biennial Meeting, Chaska, MN.

Venette, S. J. (Fall 2010). Risk communication. Leman Conference, St. Paul, MN.

Venette, S. J., & Iverson, J. O. (Fall 2009). Theory building in risk and crisis communication: The role of organizational communication in risk/crisis communication. National Communication Association Annual Convention, Chicago, IL.

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Venette, S. J., & Hennessey, M. (2009). DHS/FEMA agriculture and food training program updates. DHS Internal Food and Agriculture Training Summit, Dallas, TX.

Veil, S. R., & Venette, S. J. (Fall 2009). Workshop: Risk communication. Extension Disaster Education Network Regional Food Protection Conference, Lexington, KY.

Venette, S. J. (August, 2008). Risk communication. Protect and Defend Our Nation’s Food Supply Conference, Early Responders Distance Education Center, Philadelphia, PA.

Venette, S. J., Sellnow, T. L., & Veil, S. R. (2006). Emergency kits for everyone: Perceptions of campaign effectiveness. National Communication Association Pre-Conference on Crisis Communication, San Antonio, TX.

Boone, K., Sellnow, T., Seeger, M., Ulmer, R., Venette, S., & Veil, S. (2005). When the sky falls: Communicating in a biosecurity crisis. Association for Communication Excellence in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Life and Human Sciences International Conference, San Antonio, TX.

Venette, S. J., Sellnow, T. L., Ulmer, R. R., & Veil, S. R. (Fall 2005). Risk communication training for subject matter experts. National Center for Food Protection and Defense Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA. Venette, S. J., Sellnow, T. L., & Veil, S. R. (Fall 2005). Ten best practices for risk and crisis communication. Extension Disaster Education Network Conference, Fargo, ND.

Venette, S. J., & Sellnow, T. L. (Spring 2005). Crisis communication tools: CDCynergy and NCFPD best practices. Crisis Communication Conference for Communications Professionals, Bismarck, ND.

Sellnow, T. L., Ulmer, R. R., Venette, S. J., & Veil, S. R. (Fall 2004). Essential communication strategies for effectively responding to the chaos of terrorism. City of Fargo Emergency Responders Meeting, Fargo, ND.

Venette, S. J. (Summer 2004). Rural community development planning using electronic collaboration. Office of Naval Research’s Adaptive Systematic Initiative of Tribal Collaboration for Increasing Native American Participation in Mathematics, Science and Engineering, Fargo, ND.

Venette, S. J. (Spring 2004). Risk communication. Department of Entomology. The University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN.

Venette, S. J. (Winter 2003). SWOT analysis and strategic planning. State Board of Agricultural Research, Fargo, ND.

Venette, S. J. (Fall 2003). Reaching out/reaching in through service learning. National Communication Association Convention, Miami, FL.

Venette, S. J. (Spring 2003). Risk communication for risk analysts. Department of Entomology. The University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN.

Sellnow, T. L., & Venette, S. J. (Fall 2002). Charting a course. Bioterrorism and food 16

security: Issues and challenges conference, Fargo, ND.

Venette, S. J. (Spring 2002). Risk communication. Department of Entomology. The University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN.

Venette, S. J. (Fall 2001). Preliminary report: Investigating the influence of risk in making APHIS port resource allocation decisions. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Phoenix, AZ.

Venette, S. J. (Fall 2001). A risk based staffing model. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Western Region Directors Meeting, Frisco, CO.

Venette, S. J. (Fall 2001). Introduction to high school individual events in North Dakota. North Dakota State University High School Forensics Workshop, Fargo, ND.

Venette, S. J. (Spring 2001). Risk communication. Department of Entomology. The University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN.

Venette, S. J. (Fall 2000). Introduction to high school individual events in North Dakota. North Dakota State University High School Forensics Workshop, Fargo, ND.

Venette, S. J. (Fall 1999). Introduction to high school individual events in North Dakota. North Dakota State University High School Forensics Workshop, Fargo, ND.

Venette, S. J. (Fall 1999). Advanced debate round table. North Dakota State University High School Debate Workshop, Fargo, ND.

Venette, S. J. (Fall 1998). Computer applications in public relations. Public Relations, Concordia College, Moorhead, MN.

Venette, S. J. (Fall 1993). Preserving precious preparation time. North Dakota State University High School Forensics Workshop, Fargo, ND.

Venette, S. J. (October 1992). Doing the right thing: Ethical communication standards for today's student leaders. North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND.

ServiceJournal Editing and Reviewing Editorial AssistantJournal of Applied Communication Research (2004 – 2008)I was primarily responsible for meeting technology needs and reviewing manuscripts with divergent reviews.

Assistant EditorNorth Dakota Journal of Speech and Theater (1992)I assisted in the review of submissions and preparing the journal for publication.

Editorial BoardCommunication Teacher (2006 – present)Journal of Applied Communication Research (2008 – present)The Northwest Journal of Communication (2010)

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Kentucky Journal of Communication (2005 – 2008) North Dakota Journal of Speech and Theater (2003 – 2007)

ReviewerCommunication YearbookJournal of Crisis and Contingency Management

Professional LeadershipChair, Phillips Award for applied scholarship, selection committee – National Communication Association(Fall 2015 – Fall 2016)I organized the committee that seeks nominations and selects the Phillips Award winner. This award is our national organization’s top recognition for applied research.

Member, Phillips Award for applied scholarship, selection committee – National Communication Association(Fall 2013 – Fall 2016)I sought nominations and participated in the selection of the award winner.

Program Planner, Free Speech Division – Central States Communication Association (Spring 2008 – Spring 2009)My responsibilities were to help organize panel and paper presentations for the 2009 annual convention, and to participate in the running of the business meetings.

Program Planner, Public Relations Division – Central States Communication Association(Spring 2008 – Spring 2009)My responsibilities were to help organize panel and paper presentations for the 2009 annual convention, and to participate in the running of the business meetings.

Member, Committee on Committees – National Communication Association(Fall 2007 – Fall 2009)I was a member of this committee which was tasked with finding, evaluating, and selecting candidates for elected offices and other leadership positions.

Chair, Public Relations Division – Central States Communication Association(Spring 2007 – Spring 2008)My responsibilities were to help organize unit responsibilities, and to run the business meetings.Representative, Legislative Assembly – National Communication Association (Fall 2006 – Fall 2008)I was a member of this national organization’s decision-making congress.

Chair, Experiential Learning Unit – National Communication Association(Fall 2006 – Fall 2007)My responsibilities were to help organize unit responsibilities, and to run the business meetings.

Chair, Free Speech Division – Central States Communication Association (Spring 2006 – Spring 2007)My responsibilities were to help organize unit responsibilities, and to run the business meetings.

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Vice-Chair, Experiential Learning Unit – National Communication Association (Fall 2005 – Fall 2006)My responsibilities were to help organize panel and paper presentations for the 2005 annual convention, and to participate in the running of the business meetings.

Vice-Chair, Free Speech Division – Central States Communication Association (Spring 2005 – Spring 2006)My responsibilities include acting as a program planner for the 2006 annual convention, and to participate in the running of the business meetings.

Second Vice-Chair, Free Speech Division – Central States Communication Association (Spring 2004 – Spring 2005)My responsibilities were to help organize panel and paper presentations for the 2005 annual convention, and to participate in the running of the business meetings.

Secretary, Experiential Learning Division – National Communication Association(Fall 2003 – Fall 2004)My responsibilities were to help organize panel and paper presentations for the 2004 annual convention, and to participate in the running of the business meetings.

Chair, Argumentation and Forensics Division – Central States Communication Association (Spring 2003 – Spring 2004)My responsibilities include serving as the conference planner for our division, organizing panel and paper presentations for the 2004 annual convention, and to preside over the business meetings.

Vice-Chair, Argumentation and Forensics Division – Central States Communication Association (Spring 2002 – Spring 2003)My responsibilities were to help organize panel and paper presentations for the 2003 annual convention, and to participate in the running of the business meetings.

Second Vice-Chair, Argumentation and Forensics Division – Central States Communication Association (Spring 2001 - Spring 2002)My responsibilities were to help organize panel and paper presentations for the 2002 annual convention, and to participate in the running of the business meetings.

Convention Submission ReviewerInternational Communication Association

Organizational Communication Division (2007 – present)Public Relations Division (2006 – 2007)

National Communication AssociationPublic Relations Division (2011 – present)Experiential Learning Division (2005 – present)

Central States Communication Association Public Relations Division (2001 – present)Ethics/Free Speech Division (2002 – present)

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Organizational Communication (2005 – 2006)Argumentation and Forensics (2001 – 2005)Graduate Student Caucus (1999 – 2003)

Southern States Communication AssociationArgumentation and Forensics (2015 – present)

University CommitteesUSM Sexual Misconduct Investigation Team(2013 – present)The investigation team is responsible for making findings of fact and determining if university policy regarding sexual misconduct has been violated.

USM Dept. of Speech Communication Policies and Procedures Committee(2006 – present)This committee is responsible to reviewing and amending standards for faculty evaluation and other department policies.

USM Dept. of Speech Communication Graduate Admissions Committee(2010 – present)This committee determines who is admitted to the graduate program.

USM Dept. of Speech Communication Graduate Program Committee(2011 – present)This committee reviews the graduate curriculum and resolves issues associated with the graduate degree programs.

USM University Research Council(2014 – present)This council is an advisory board regarding policies and procedures for research and scholarly activities.

USM College of Arts and Letters’ College Council(2007 – 2011, 2014)This committee reviews course and program proposals for the college.I served as this committee’s chair for the 2010-2011 academic year.

USM Crisis Response Team(2007)The committee helped establish USM’s crisis response protocol, provided information related to safety on campus, and gained endorsement of proposals from administration. NDSU Agricultural Communication Committee(2003 – 2006)This group is responsible for developing the curriculum for the certificate, undergraduate and graduate agricultural communication programs.

NDSU Accreditation Self-Study Committee(2002 - 2004)I was a member of the committee that was preparing for our national accreditation process.

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Mission and Common Good Sub-Committee(2002 - 2004)This sub-group of the Accreditation Self-Study Committee was charged with evaluating and updating NDSU’s mission, values, and strategic priorities statements. We also lead the assessment efforts in these areas.

NDSU Accreditation Self-Study Mission and Common Good Writing Sub-Committee(2002 - 2004)This group was charged with collecting supporting material and writing narrative concerning NDSU’s mission, values, and strategic priorities for the final accreditation report.

Skills Course Assessment CommitteeConcordia College (1998 - 1999)I chaired the committee charged with creating and implementing an assessment plan for communication and theatre skills courses.

Discourse CommitteeConcordia College (1998 - 1999)I was a member of, and acted as secretary for, the committee that oversaw the basic speech and English courses.

College of Liberal Arts Computer Liaison CommitteeWinona State University (1994 - 1997)The liaison committee advised the dean about computer needs and concerns for the college.

Communication Studies Computer CommitteeWinona State University (1995 - 1997)This group updated, supported and troubleshot computer needs and concerns for the department.

Computer Systems CommitteeWinona State University (1994 - 1996)This committee reviewed and evaluated computer needs and concerns for the university.

Communication 191 Test Out CommitteeWinona State University (1994 - 1996)This committee was responsible for evaluating students' requests to be excused from the fundamental communication course.

Communication Studies Basic Course CommitteeWinona State University (1995 - 1996)The committee was responsible for all issues relating to the basic course, except the test out.

Communication Studies Semester Conversion CommitteeWinona State University (1996)This committee was charged with converting curriculum and classes from a quarter system to semesters. Communication Proficiency CommitteeNorth Dakota State University (1993 - 1994)The group undertook the task of establishing a policy for verifying communication skills for all classroom instructors at North Dakota State University. Standards for validating and

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assessing written and spoken communication proficiency were established. Means of improving proficiency were also identified.

ForensicsForensics Administration(1988 - 2004)I have served many roles of tournament administration ranging from ballot collection to tournament director. I have helped run junior high school, high school, and college tournaments. Noteworthy competitions were the National Forensic League's high school national tournament and several Pi Kappa Delta's biannual national collegiate tournaments.

Pi Kappa Delta Constitutional Convention(February 2000)I served as a national delegate to the constitutional convention for this honorary organization.

TechnologyWorld Wide Web Page Designer(1995 - 2006)Designed and updated web pages for North Dakota State University, Winona State University, Concordia College, and Pi Kappa Delta.

Technology in Pedagogy Workshop(Summer 1998)I coordinated and instructed a weeklong course in applying technology to the teaching of communication courses.

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