Vitae

Chris R. Kasch

PART I GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Academic Record

B.S. Communication, History, and Education, Illinois State University, 1974.

M.A. Communication, Illinois State University, 1976.

Ph.D. Communication, University of Illinois, 1984.

2. Continuing Education/Professional Development

Summer 2000 Completed 4 week course "Teaching in Online Environments" From Connected University.
http://cu.classroom.com/

Summer 2001 Completed Online Faculty Training Course. From University of Phoenix Online
http://online.uophx.edu/

3. Professional Experience

1991-present
Associate Professor, Department of Communication, Bradley University, Peoria, IL.

1991-2003
Basic Course Director, Department of Communication, Bradley University, Peoria, IL.

2001-present (Summer) Instructor Jones International University (online) Dept of Business Communication
    Course Taught
        Marketing Electronically
        The Internet and Beyond
        The History of Media
        Public Relations
        Current Issues Communication &Communication Technology
        Business Writing
        Public Speaking
        Business Communication
        Corporate Communication (Graduate Level)

2000-2003 (Summer),, Instructor, Connected University (online).
Courses Taught
"Foundations of Teaching, Learning, and the Curriculum.

2001-2002 (Summer), Instructor, Capella University (Online)
Course Designed and Taught
"Small Group Communication"

2001-2002(Summer), Adjunct Instructor, Department of Communication, Heartland Community College.
Courses Taught:
Introduction to Communication

1991-2001
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Illinois Wesleyan University, Department of Education.
   Courses Taught:
       Introduction to Communication
       Public Speaking
       Communication & Technology

1989-1990
Adjunct Instructor, College of Continuing Education Adult-Re-entry, Illinois State University, Normal, IL
Courses Taught:
Interpersonal Communication

1989-1990
Instructor, Department of Communication, Illinois State University, Normal, IL.
     Course Taught:
        Research Methods
        Introduction to Communication

1989-1990
Instructor, Department of Fine and Applied Arts, Parkland College, Champaign, IL.
Courses Taught:
Communication for Dental Hygienists

1985-present
Kasch Associates.
Services including training and development, instructional design, communication strategic and market analysis, project development and management.

1977-1984
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Department of Communication, University of Illinois, Champaign, IL

1974-1976
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Department of Communication, Illinois State University, Normal, IL.

4. Awards and Honors

A) Research and Scholarship

Touchstone Award, awarded for outstanding contributions to the Speech Teacher, presented at the annual meeting of the National Communication Association, Chicago, IL November, 1997.

Top Four paper, Women’s Caucus, Speech Communication Association, 1986.

Top Three paper, Central States Speech Association, 1984.

Top Three paper, Eastern Communication Association, 1983.

B) Teaching

Innovative Teaching Grant, from the Office of Teaching Excellence, Bradley University, Summer, 1997. (To develop course web sites and online learning environments).

Innovative Teaching Grant from the Office of Teaching Excellence and Division of Continuing Education, Summer, 1999. (To develop course web sites and online learning environments).

Innovative Teaching Grant, from the Office of Teaching Excellence, Bradley University. Summer, 2000. (To develop course web sites and online learning environments).

Innovation Teaching Grant, from the Division of Continuing Education, to develop new online course. Summer 2001 "Virtual Team, Communication, and Collaboration."

Innovation Teaching Grants, from the Division of Continuing Education to develop new
online courses, Summer 2007, "Communication Training and Development."

PART II
TEACHING AND INSTRUCTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

1. Current Teaching Interests and Areas of Specialization

Professor Kasch is a communication generalist who is interested in applied communication theory and research. His current teaching interests lie in the area of organizational communication, including interpersonal, small group, and computer-mediated communication.

2. Courses Taught During Professional Career

A) Courses Taught In Face-To-Face Environments

HON 100        The Life and Times of Neil Postman
HON 100        Media Criticism
COM 101      Introduction to Mass Communication (Mass Lecture)
COM 113        Communication for Dental Hygienists

COM 103       The Oral Communication Process
COM 104       Introduction to Public Speaking
COM 123       Interpersonal Communication (Adult Re-entry)
COM 199       Health Communication
COM 205       Interpersonal Communication
COM 207       Small Group Communication
COM 228       Introduction to Interviewing
COM 271       Communication, Technology, and Social Change
COM 292       Organizational Communication
COM 297       Research Methods
COM 300       Communication Theory
COM 392       Case Studies in Organizational Communication
COM 395       Interviewing: Theory, Process, & Skills
COM 396       Organizational Culture and Change
COM 397       Virtual Teams, Communication, & Collaboration
COM 398       Training and Development
COM 399       Communication in Computer-Mediated Environments
COM 417       Perspectives on Communication

C). Online Courses Taught At Bradley University

COM 399
Communication in Computer-mediated Environment

COM 491-01
Communication in Computer-mediated Advertising Environments

COM 396
Organizational Culture and Change

COM 397
Virtual Teams, Collaboration, and Computer-mediated Communication

COM 398
Communication Training and Development

3. Construction of Course Web sites

Honors 100                            Media Criticism
Communication 101              Survey of Communication
Communication 103              The Oral Communication Process
Communication 207             Small Group Communication
Communication 292              Organizational Communication
Communication 392              Case Studies in Organizational Communication
Communication 393              Interpersonal & Small Group Communication
Communication 395              Interviewing: Theory, Process & Skills
Communication 396              Organizational Culture and Changes
Communication 417             Issues and Perspectives on Communication
Communication 399             Communication in Computer-Mediated Advertising Environments
Communication 49101         Communication in Computer-mediated Environments
Communication 397             Virtual Teams, Communication, and Collaboration

PART III
RESEARCH, SCHOLARSHIP, AND CONSULTING

A) Books and Book Chapters

Cragan, J. F., Kasch, C.R. & Wright, D. W.(2008) Small Group Communication: Theory, process and skills. (6th Edition). Wadsworth Publishers

Cragan, J. F., Wright, D. W. & Kasch, C. (2004) Small Group Communication: Theory, process and skills. Wadsworth Publishers, Belmont, CA. Primary author of the 5th edition of one of the leading small group communication textbooks.

Babrow, A., Hines, S, & Kasch C, (2000) Managing uncertainty in illness explanation: An application of problematic integration theory. In Whaley, B. B. (Ed). Explaining illness: Research, theories and strategies. Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum, 41-68.

Kasch, C. (1997). Computer-mediated learning environments: Theory and research into practice. In Hugenberg, L.W. (Ed.) Basic Communication Course Annual 9, American Press, Boston, MA pp. 105-129.

Kasch, C. (1996). Computer-mediation and small group communication: A selective review of theory and research. J. Cragan & D. Wright (Eds.), Theory and research in small group communication: A reader (2^nd ed) (pp. 133-147). Burgess: Medina, MN.

Kasch, C. with Lamorueux, E. (1996). Cultural evolution of the all-university oral communication requirement at Bradley University. In T. Conley (Ed.), Race, ethnicity, and an American campus: A report and recommendations (pp. 158-170). Peoria, IL: Bradley University.

B) Articles in Refereed Scholarly Journals

Kasch, C. & Holder, T. (1998). Nursing and communication-Ten Years After: A Reflection, Scholarly Inquiry for Nursing Practice, 12:3, 289-300.

Babrow, A. S., & Kasch, C. & Ford, L. A. (1998). The many meanings of uncertainty in illness: Toward a systematic accounting. Health Communication, 10:1, 1-24.

Kasch, C. (1997) Narrative speaking: At that moment I knew I was at my best. The Speech Communication Teacher, 1-3.

Kasch, C. & Dine, J. (1988). Linking theoretical elements in the domain of nursing action: Social perspective taking and person-centered communication. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 10, 317-326.

Ferrens, C., Powers, M. J. & Kasch, C. (1987). Satisfaction with health care of hemodialysis patients. Research in Nursing and Health, 10, 367-374.

Kasch, C., Kasch, J., & Lisnek, P. (1987). Women’s talk and nurse-client encounters: Developing criteria for assessing interpersonal skill. Scholarly Inquiry for Nursing Practice, 1, 241-256.

Kasch, C., & Knutson, K. (1987). A descriptive analysis of caregivers’ compliance- gaining strategies. Part II. Dialysis and Transplantation, 16, 129-131.

Kasch, C., & Knutson, K. (1987). A descriptive analysis of caregivers’ compliance- gaining strategies. Part I. Dialysis and Transplantation, 16, 89-91.

Kasch, C., & Knutson, K. (1986). The functional message behavior inventory: Linking nursing action with health care outcomes. The Nurse Practitioner: The American Journal of Primary Health Care, 11, 61-67.

Kasch, C. (1986). Establishing a collaborative nurse-patient relationship: A distinct focus of nursing action in primary care. Image: Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 18, 44-47.

Kasch, C. (1986). Toward a theory of nursing action: Skills and competency in nurse-patient interaction. Nursing Research, 35, 226-230.

Kasch, C., & Knutson, K. (1985). Interpersonal style, compliance, and the evaluation of primary health care. The Nurse Practitioner: The American Journal of Primary Health Care, 10, 52-64.

Kasch, C., & Lisnek, P. (1984). The role of strategic communication in nursing theory and research. Advances in Nursing Science, 7, 56-71.

Kasch, C. (1984). Communication, adaptation, and the restoration of psychosocial competence. Helping patients cope with chronic illness. Journal of the American Association of Nephrology Nurses, 11, 14-22.

Kasch, C. (1982). Interpersonal competence and communication in the delivery of nursing care. Advances in Nursing Science, 6, 171-187.

C) Book Review Essays and Book Reviews

1) Published Work

Kasch, C. (1975). The process of group communication. Book Review, Today’s Speech, 23, 58.

Kasch, C. (1997). The engines and ends of education: Diverging perspectives in a changing information environment—a review. Journal of Research in Computers in Education, 29:3, 315-323.

2) Proprietary Reviews

Book review, Bormann E. & Bormann N. Effectrive Group Discussion for McGraw-Hill, 2005

Book review, Rodman, G. Mass Media in a Changing World, for McGraw-Hill, 2004

Book review, Rodman, G. Mass Media in a Changing World, for McGraw-Hill, 2002

Book review, Cragan & Wright, Small Group Communication, for Wadsworth, 2002.

Book review, Basic Course Text, Gamble and Gamble, Communication Works, for Harper & Row, 1994.

Book review, Basic Course Text, Defluer, Kearney, & Plax, Mastering Communication in Contemporary America, for Mayfield Press, 1994.

Book review, Basic Course Text, Pearson & Nelson, Understanding and Sharing, for Brown & Benchmark Publishers, 1992.

Book review, Krebs and Thorton, Health Communication, for Harper & Row, 1985.

D) Periodicals

Kasch, C. (1995). Some thoughts on computer-mediated communication as a catalyst for instructional innovation. Catalyst, Office of Teaching Excellence & Faculty Development, 8-9.

Kasch, C. (1994, Winter). Computer-augmented instruction: Data suggests upsides and downsides. QSNews, 3-4.

E) Papers Presented At Scholarly Conferences

Kasch, (2001, November) Two alien culture oddly inter-twined: Understanding gender difference in communication. Presented at the annual meeting of the National Communication Associates, Atlanta, GA.

Kasch, C. (2000,October) Impression management strategies in student's use of electronic mail. Presented at the annual meeting of Illinois Speech And Theatre Association, Decatur, IL.

Babrow, A., Hines, S. C. & Kasch, C. (1999, November). “Managing uncertainty in illness explanations: An application of problematic integration theory. Competitive paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Communication Association, Chicago, IL

Kasch, C. (1998, April).“At that moment I knew that I was at my best.” Presented at the GIFTS (Great Ideas For Teaching Speech) at the Central States Communication Association.

Kasch, C. (1997 November) "Narrative speaking” Presented at the annual meeting of the National Communication Association, Chicago, IL.

Kasch, C. (1997, April). The ends and engines for education: Diverging perspectives in a changing information environment. Presented at the annual meeting of the Central States Communication Association, St. Louis, MO.

Kasch, C. (1996, November). Computer-mediated instruction: Promise and paradox. Competitive paper to be presented at the annual meeting of the Speech Communication Association, San Diego, CA.

Babrow, A. S., & Kasch, C., & Ford, L.A. (1996, May). Re-conceptualizing the relationships between communication and uncertainty in illness. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the International Communication Association, Chicago, IL.

Kasch, C. (1995, May). Public relations as strategic action: A functional perspective. Competitive paper presented at the annual meeting of the International Communication Association, Albuquerque, NM.

Kasch, C. (1995, May). Computer-mediated communication: An emerging context for teaching introductory communication courses. Competitive paper presented at the annual meeting of the International Communication Association, Albuquerque, NM.

Kasch, C. (1986, November). A strategic functional model of nursing action. Competitive paper presented at the annual meeting of the Speech Communication Association, Chicago, IL.

Kasch, C. (1986, November). The structure of nurse-practitioner-patient encounters in primary care. Competitive paper presented at the annual meeting of the Speech Communication Association, Chicago, IL.

Kasch, C., & Lisnek, P. (1986, November). Women’s talk in primary care: defining the distinct contribution of the nurse. TOP FOUR Competitive paper presented to the Women’s Caucus at the annual meeting of the Speech Communication Association, Chicago, IL.

Kasch, C. (1986, July). Women’s talk and strategic nursing action. Paper presented to the National Conference on Women’s Studies, Champaign, IL.

Kasch, C., & Dine, J. (1985, August). The social cognition-functional message behavior relationship: Social perspective-taking and person-centered communication. Competitive paper presented at the Summer Conference on Health Communication, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL.

Kasch, C. (1984, November). Communication in the delivery of renal health care: A descriptive analysis of caregivers’ compliance-gaining strategies. Competitive paper presented at the annual meeting of the Speech Communication Association, Chicago, IL.

Kasch, C., & Lisnek, P. (1984, November). Social perception skills and strategic communication in the delivery of nursing care: A preliminary report. Competitive paper presented at the annual meeting of the Speech Communication Association, Chicago, IL.

Kasch, C. (1984, April). Interpersonal competence, compliance, and person-centered speech: A study of nurses’ and para-professionals’ communicative strategies, TOP THREE Competitive paper presented at the annual meeting of the Central States Speech Association, Chicago, IL.

Kasch, C. (1983, November). Teaching the basic course in health communication, Competitive paper presented at the annual meeting of the Speech Communication Association, Washington, DC.

Kasch, C., & Babrow, A. (1982, November). Strategic flexibility and impression formation processes. Competitive paper presented at the annual meeting of the Speech Communication Association, Washington, DC.

Kasch, C., & Babrow, A. (1983, April). Interpersonal competence, behavior flexibility, and adaptive communication in a health care context, TOP THREE Competitive paper accepted for presentation at the annual meeting of the Eastern Communication Association, Ocean City, MD.

Kasch, C. (1982, December). Strategies for combating resistance and promoting patient adherence. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Council on Renal Nutrition, Chicago, IL.

Kasch, C. (1982, December). Communication, compliance, and chronic illness. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Council of Nephrology Nurses, Chicago, IL.

Kasch, C. (1982, October). Diagnostic interviewing: content, process, and strategy. Paper presented at the Northeastern Regional Meeting of the American Association of Nephrology Nursing, Arlington, VA.

Kasch, C. (1982, October). Communication competence: A challenge of effective Nephrology nursing. Paper presented at the North Central Regional Meeting of the American Association of Nephrology Nurses, Chicago, IL.

Kasch, C. (1982, April). Understanding the impact of chronic illness: communication, adaptation and the restoration of psychosocial competence. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Association of Nephrology Nurses, Chicago, IL.

Kasch, C. (1981, May). Interpersonal competence and communication in the delivery of medical care: Directions for research. Competitive paper presented at the annual meeting of the International Communication Association, Minneapolis, MN.

F) Consulting

Kasch, C. "The power of 4: Harnessing generational values in an evolving workplace. Invited speaker State Farm Young Professionals, State Farm Insurance, Bloomington, IL

Consultant, For Neoportals Inc. (1999-2000)
Neoportals was a new start-up company; located in San Antonio, TX, which is developing a new product designed to furnish a personal portal for enhancing the effectiveness of information search and retrieval when utilizing the Internet. Contract work focused on assisting in the development of the initial business and marketing plan.

Consultant, For Tanya Campbell, Research Coordinator, CyberDesic Inc., assisted in the development of a training program, “The Internet Strategist As Communication Strategist, (April, 1998)

Speech Consultant, for Jim Brazel, CEO, Cyberdesic Inc, in the development of his presentation “The Internet Revolution: Will It Play In Peoria?” Presented at the CEO breakfast, sponsored by the Bradley University Division of Continuing Education. (March, 1998)

Speech consultant for Jim Brazel, CEO, Cyberdesic Inc. in the development of key note address “The Internets Role in Tomorrow’s Education.” presented as the Asia Cyber Education conference, Singapore, June, 1998)

Speech consultant for Jim Brazel, CEO CyberDesic Inc. in the development of a profession development workshop, “Network Learning”, presented at the Asia Cyber Education conference, Singapore, June 1998.

Consultant, for Jim Brazel, CEO, CyberDesic Inc. developed proposal for Technology Summit, “Portals to the Future “Teaching, Learning, and Technology in the Cybernetic Age.” (July 1998)

G. Creative Production

Created PowerPoint presentations to support Cragan, J., Wright, D and Kasch, C. (2004) (6^th Editioni Small group communication: Theory, process and skills. Wadsworth, Belmont, CA. (2002-2003) These PowerPoint presentations are located on the Wadsworth web site and are downloadable by users of the textbook

PART V

Professional Service

1. Service To Department of Communication

Designed new course and wrote curriculum proposal for Digital Journalism. (Fall, 2008)

Member, Sports Communication Curriculum Committee, (2007-2008)

Member, Organizational Communication Search Committee, 2007-2008)

        Started group on Facebook "KaschBUcommunication. Currently 326 members. Members are Individuals who have earned degrees or         who are pursuing degrees in the Department of Communication at Bradley University in Peoria, IL. The purpose of this group is to
       c onnect persons pursing careers in communication with those alumni currently working in the communication professions and private*
         sector.

Member, Department Chair Search Committee, (2005-2006)

Chair, Organizational Communication Search Committee (2004-2006)

Developed a proposal for a new major/concentration in Organizational Communication (2003-2004)

Wrote course proposals for the following courses to support the proposal (2003-2004)

                    Com 292 Organizational Communication
                        Com 392 Case Studies in Organizational Communication
                        Com 394 Conflict Management: Theory, Process and Skills
                        Com 395   Interviewing: Theory, Process and Skills
                        Com 396 Innovation, CMC, and Organizational Change
                        Com 397 Virtual Teams, Communication and Collaboration
                        Com 398 Communication Training and Development

Member, College Curriculum Committee, (2003-present)

Member University Curriculum Committee (2003-2006)

Member, Chair Search Committee, (1999-2000)

Organized and Hosted, Career Night, “Talk to the Graduates” (Spring, 1999)
Invited 10 former students to campus for a panel discussion on careers in communication.

Member, Curriculum Core Restructuring Committee, (1999)
Co-authored a document suggesting potential alternatives for restructuring the core curriculum in the Department of Communication.

Chair, Committee To Develop Master’s Degree in Global Communication (Spring, 1999)
Authored SWOT document assessing the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of developing a Master’s Degree in Global Communication.

Member, Chair Search Committee, (1998-1999)

Member, Dept. of Communication, Personnel Committee (1998-present)

Member, Curriculum Core Restructuring Committee (1998)
Co-authored a document suggesting potential alternatives for restructuring the core curriculum in the Department of Communication.

Member, Dept. of Communication Curriculum Committee (1996-present)

Chair, Basic Course Committee (1991-2003).

Chair, Tenured-Lecturer Search Committee (1995)

Chair, Basic Course Textbook Selection Committee (1995; 1999)

Chair, CFA Dean’s Speech Communication Curriculum Task Force (1993)
At the request of Dean Jack Bowman, developed two potential curriculums for refocusing the speech communication concentration, one in Organizational Communication and the other in Global Communication.

Member, Director of Forensics Search Committee (1995)

Member, Department of Communication, Global Communication Task Force (1993)

Department representative, Freshman Convocation (1993)

Member, Tenure and Promotion Guidelines Committee (1992)
Co-authored proposal for defining criteria for tenure and promotion.

2. College and University Service

Taught one section of Honors 100 Media Criticism for Robert Fuller, Fall (2004-present)

Invited Lecturer, “Media Criticism: The Perspective of Neil Postman."” for Leo Salamini, Ph.D. Dept. of Sociology, (Fall, 2007)

Invited Lecturer, “Media Criticism: The Perspective of Neil Postman."” for Leo Salamini, Ph.D. Dept. of Sociology, (Fall, 2006

Invited Lecturer, “Media Criticism: The Perspective of Neil Postman."” for Leo Salamini, Ph.D. Dept. of Sociology, (Fall, 2005)

Taught one section of Honors 100, Media Criticism, for Robert Fuller, Spring.2005.

Taught one section of Honors 100 Life and Times of Neil Postman for Robert Fuller, Fall, 2003

Member, Executive Committee, InterLabs Institute, 2000-2001

The Interlabs Institute was a university-wide academic center that pioneers undergraduate and graduate research based on the emerging information technologies, the Internet and World Wide Web. The Institute's specific objective is to develop and investigate new state-of-the art Web based teaching and learning technologies.

Project Coordinator, InterLabs Institute (1998-1999)

Advisor, InterLabs Institute, (1997-1999)

Member, College Curriculum & Regulations Committee (1996-2000).

Member, University General Education Committee (1993-1996)

Member, Electronic Data Task Force (1993-1994)

Member, College of Communication Arts Therapy Committee (1993-1994)

Taught one-hour university experience course EHS 120 for Ray Zarvell (1991-2005).

Invited Lecturer, “Some Thoughts on Technology Education.” for Leo Salamini, Ph.D. Dept. of Sociology, (September, 2000)

Professional development workshop. Using PowerPoint Strategically To Enhance Speaking Effectiveness, for the Bradley University Division of Continuing Education (November, 1998)

Invited Lecturer, “Understanding Media: The Perspective of Neil Postman”, for Leo Salamini, Ph.D., Dept. of Sociology. (November 1998)

Professional development workshop. Enhancing Communication Competence and Strategic Interviewing, for the Bradley University Division of Continuing Education, (January, 1998)

Invited Lecturer, “Understanding Media: The Perspective of Neil Postman”, for Leo Salamini, Ph.D., Dept. of Sociology. (March, 1998))

Professional development workshop, Getting results: Effective workplace communication skills, for the Bradley University Division of Continuing Education (February, 1996).

Took 30 students enrolled in EHS 120 to the Methodist Church, Peoria, IL, to work in their Saturday morning feed the homeless program (October and November, 1995).

        Public Relations Advisor, Bradley University Interlabs (1994-1998)
              The mission of Interlabs between 1994 and 1998 is to accelerate technology transfer from
               the laboratory to the marketplace by means of a research environment that combines the
               resources of the university, the community, and private industry. The initial mission of InterLabs
               was to facilitate educational applications of the Internet and World Wide Web within the context
               of collaborative learning and research.

Moderator/Master of Ceremonies, Arts Therapy conference, sponsored by the College of Communication & Fine Arts, Bradley University (1993).

Constructed a list of thirty-two professional development workshop programs that I could teach for inclusion in the Bradley University Division of Continuing Education and Professional Development catalog (1993-1994).

Assisted the Admissions office in recruiting by meeting with approximately 40 prospective students and their parents to discuss “the Bradley difference” (1992-1996).

Developed and presented proposal for communication audit and communication training to Greater Peoria Transit Co. (with Ken Killebrew and Edward Lamoureux) (1993).

Model teaching sessions, Using communication strategically, to the parents of new Bradley students (July 23 and July 27, 1992).

Presentation Choosing a college: Strategic decision-making, to parents of prospective students at an Academic Open House (April, 1992).

3. Professional and Public Service

A. Service To The Profession

Guest Editor, Western Communication, Special issues on Sports Communication.

Kasch, C. & J. Cragan Presented at the annual meeting of the National Communication Association
San Diego, CA (November, 2008))

        Kasch, C. Kasch, T. & Cragan, J. "Teaching team communication in the college classroom and
         corporate setting. Presented at the annual meeting of the Central States Communication Association
         Indianapolis, IN, (April, 2005)

          Kasch, C. Everything you want to know about teaching small group communication
          and more….” Presented at the annual meeting of the Illinois Speech and Theatre Association,
          Bloomington, IL., October, 2005.

          Kasch, C., Kasch, T. & Cragan, J. “Teaching team communication the college classroom and
           corporate setting." Presented at the annual meeting of the National Communication
           Association, Chicago, IL, November 2004.

           Kasch, C. and Kasch, T. "Teaching group communication in the college classroom and the
           corporate setting. Presented at the annual meeting of the Florida Communication Association,
           Orlando, FLA, October, 2004.

Kasch, C., Kasch, T. & Cragan, J. “Teaching the college course in small group Communication.” Presented at the annual meeting of the National Communication Association, Miami, Beach, FLA, November 2003.

Editorial Reviewer, Journal of Communication and Religion, 1999-2001

B. Interviews With Local Media

Interveiwed, WMBD News, for an analysis of the role of digital communication in the election campaign of Barrack O'bama, (Ocober, 2008)

Interviewed by the Peoria Journal Star “Bradley Offers Online Courses, April, 1998)

Interviewed by WMBD News for a reaction to the American Medical Association’s advisory to their members to counsel their patients about the potential link between mediated violence and aggressive behavior in children (September, 1996).

Interviewed by The Observer for a feature story on the influence of television on society (February, 1995).

Interviewed by WMBD News for a news story on television advertising and the Super bowl (January, 1995).

C. Public Speeches and Community Involvement

Master of Ceremonies and presented after dinner speech, “The promises and perils of being a grown-up. “ The University High School Class Of 1970 30^th Class Reunion. Bloomington, IL (August, 2000).

Developed web site for the University High School, 30^th Class Reunion, “The Pepsi Generation Still Coming At You Going Strong.” (Summer, 2000)
http://www.kaschassociates.com/uhs1970home.htm (not currently operational)

Kasch, C. “The engines for education: New directions in computer-mediated instruction.” Presented at the quarterly meeting of the Peoria chapter of the American Society for Training and Development, (April 1999)

Member, Technology Summit Task Force. This group was tasked to plan a five-day “technology summit” for the grand opening of One Technology Plaza in May 1999. The task force is comprises of persons from business and industry and education. The summit will consist of keynote speakers, professional development workshops, activities designed to promote public awareness, and facilitate the convergence of business, education, and community interests and concerns relevant to the development of a “technologically rich” community.

Presented public lecture, Two alien cultures oddly intertwined: Energizing communication between the sexes, Bradley University (February, 1992).

Served as a judge for the Peoria Optimists oratorical contest (March, 1992, April, 1992).

Presented after dinner speech, Talking about my generation. The University High School Class Of 1970 20^th Class Reunion. Bloomington, IL (July, 1990).

C. Professional Communication Workshops and Consulting

Professional Development Workshop, “Resolving and Managing Conflict.” For the Bradley University Division of Continuing Education, (Jan. 1999)

Professional development workshop, Using PowerPoint Strategically To Enhance Public Presentations, For the Bradley University Continuing Education Department, (November, 1998)

Professional development workshop, Interviewing and Impression Management, For the Illinois Occupational Health and Safety Association. (April, 1998)

Professional development workshop, The Internet Strategist as Communication Strategist, for CyberDesic, Inc, Peoria, IL (February, 1997)

Management development workshop. Collaborative problem solving, for Skokie Fire Service Quarterly Officers Conference (October, 1996).

Professional development workshop. Public speaking as a tool for effective sales, for Key Industries, Peoria, IL (March, 1996).

Professional development workshop (with John C. Cragan). Public speaking as a tool for enhancing management effectiveness, for the Caterpillar Computer-Information Systems Management Training Group, East Peoria, IL (February, 1996).

Professional development workshop (with John C. Cragan). Public speaking as a tool of management effectiveness. For the Caterpillar Computer- Information Systems Management Training Group (August, 1995).

Professional development workshop. Customers, co-workers, and communication: Using communication to create an impression of professional competence, For Central Illinois Light Company (December, 1993). Developed 35 slides dramatizing appropriate and inappropriate dress and rules for effective nonverbal communication.

Professional development workshop. Collaborative Relationships and Influence on Practice. Presented at the Annual Conference Of Childbirth Educators, Columbia, MO (October, 1990).

Professional development workshop. Collaboration and joint decision- making: Working with the patient to improve adherence. At the Tenth Annual Conference on Peritoneal Dialysis, Dallas TX (February, 1990).

Professional development seminar. Effective nurse-physician collaboration. At the Tenth Annual Conference on Peritoneal Dialysis, Dallas TX, February (1990).

Professional development workshop. Stand up-speak out: Communication strategies for nurses, for St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington, IL (June, 1989).

Professional development workshop. Effective communication strategies for enhancing adherence of chronically ill patients, for University of Missouri Columbia, School of Nursing, Continuing Education Program, Columbia, Missouri (March, 1989).

Management development seminar. Effective public speaking and written communication, for State of Illinois Fire Marshals Management Certification Program, Fire Management III, Oak Park, IL (February, 1989).

Management development seminar. Small group communication, conference planning, and interpersonal effectiveness, State of Illinois Fire Marshals Management Certification Program, Fire Management III, Oak Park, IL (January, 1989).

Professional development workshop. Effective leadership: Interpersonal strategies and tactics, Chicago, IL (September, 1987).

Professional development workshop. Communication skills for women managers, Chicago, IL (April, 1987).

Professional development workshop. Communication skills for promoting patient adherence, Presented at the Sixth National C.A.P.D. Conference, Kansas City, MO (February, 1987) .

Professional development workshop. Purposeful caring: A communication skills workshop, Boston, MA (May, 1986).

Professional development workshop Collaborative relationships and collaborative decision-making, Cincinnati, OH (November 1986).

Professional development workshop. The person-specialist in renal health care: A communication skills workshop, Indianapolis, IN (September, 1986).

Professional development workshop. Promoting psychosocial competence, the distinct focus of nursing action, Springfield, IL (October, 1985).

Professional development workshop. The person-specialist in renal health care: A communication skills workshop, Chicago, IL (March, 1985).

Professional development workshop. Communication and compliance: An expanded role for the renal dietician, The Council of Renal Nutrition, Chicago, IL (March, 1985).

Professional development workshop. Maximizing Nephrology nursing practice through communication, Arkansas Nephrology Nurses Association, Little Rock, AR, (December, 1984).

Professional development workshop. Strategies for teaching health communication, presented at the annual meeting of the Speech Communication Association, Washington, DC (November, 1983).

Professional development workshop. Strategic communication in primary care: A distinct contribution of the nurse practitioner, Carle Clinic Nurse Practitioners’ Continuing Education Seminar, Carle Clinic, Urbana, IL, (October, 1982).

Professional development workshop. Perspective-taking: The foundation of strategic communication, North Central Regional Meeting of the American Association of Nephrology Nurses, Chicago, IL (October, 1982).