Curriculum Vitae
Bobby Rozzell Elliott School of Communication EH 219/ Wichita State University Wichita, KS 67260-0031Office Phone: (316) 978-6061
FAX: (316) 978-3006
E-mail: blrozzell@wichita.edu
Twitter: bobbyrozzell
EDUCATION
M.A. Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas; Elliott School of Communication (expected 2010), Emphasis: Communications
B.A. Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas; Elliott School of Communication (degree conferred 2007), Strategic Communications emphasis
B.A. Oklahoma Christian University, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Religious Education (degree conferred 1979)
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
2008-present Graduate Assistant to the Kansas Health Foundation Distinguished Chair in Strategic Communication, Elliott School of Communication, Wichita State University
AWARDS AND HONORS
2008 Outstanding Overall Graduate for 2008, Elliott School of Communication, Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas
GRANTS
2008 Co-Investigator: United Methodist Health Ministry Fund - Falling Less in Kansas (Falling LinKS) falls prevention program for Harvey County $41, 250. with team including Deborah Ballard-Reisch (Assessment and Evaluation Director)
2008 Co-Investigator: Gridley-Hoover Pilot Research Program Grant - Promoting Health Independence: Rural Kansas Seniors & Effective Health Promotion $19,084. With Deborah Ballard-Reisch (Principal Investigator)
PRESENTATIONS
Rozzell, B.L. (May 1, 2009). Wichita “Twitters” about the 2008 Presidential Election: Fantasy Theme Analysis of Messages during Three Election Night Time Phases. Poster presented at Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects (GRASP) symposium, Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas.
Rozzell, B. L. (February, 2009). Wichita “Twitters” about the 2008 Presidential Election: Fantasy Theme Analysis of Messages during Three Election Night Time Phases. Paper presented at Southwest Texas Pop Culture and American Culture Association Conference
Rozzell, B.L. (November 22, 2008). Modeling Academic-Private Foundation Partnership to Promote Community Engagement and Enhance Student Learning: A Kansas Model. Presentation at the National Communication Association Conference, San Diego, CA. (Refereed panel)
Rozzell, B. L. (October 14, 2008). Strat Comm Unplugged: Connecting Education and The Real World. Panel discussion at Comm Week 2008, Elliott School of Communication, Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas.
Rozzell, B. L., O Neal, P.K., Olsen, M., Colvin, L., & Haspells, M.(May, 2007) MoveIt: Promoting physical exercise among 4th and 5th graders. Team presentation made to the Kansas Health Foundation, Wichita, Kansas.
COURSES TAUGHT
Wichita State University, (2008) Undergraduate courses: COM 111 Public Speaking
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
Wichita State University
2008-2009 Vice President- Lambda Pi Eta
2008 Evaluator, along with Connie Morris, of two student’s speeches during final phase of testing out of Speech 111
2008 Evaluator for Shocker Speak Out