January, 2010
Andrea A. Richards
Department of Communication Studies
University of Montana- Missoula
Missoula, MT 59812
Education
Ph.D.University of Texas at Austin, May, 2009
Major areas of interest: Interpersonal Communication
Dissertation title: Romantic Partner Communication about Weight Management: Impact of Personality and Relational Characteristics on Message Interpretation and Health Attitude Outcomes
Advisor: Rene M. Dailey
M.A.
University of Montana- Missoula, May, 2006
Major areas of interest: Interpersonal Communication
Thesis title: Affectionate communication: Understanding, (perceived) similarity, and their associationswith relationship quality and behavior modification.
Advisor: Alan L. Sillars
B.A.
MichiganStateUniversity, May, 2004
Major area of interest: Interpersonal Communication
Academic Appointments
Instructor: Departments of Communication Studies, University of Montana, August, 2009-present
Teaching Assistantship: Department of Communication Studies, University of Texas at Austin.August, 2006- May 2009
Teaching Assistantship: Department of Communication Studies, University of Montana.
August, 2004- June, 2006
Publications and Submissions
Larson, G., Wright, V., Spaulding, C., Rossetto, K., Rausch, G. Richards, A., & Durnford, S. (2007). Using social science to understand and improve wildland fire organizations: An annotated reading list.Gen. Tech. Rep. RMRS-GTR-201. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station
Richards, A.A. & Dailey, R.M. (under review). Romantic Partner Communication about Weight Management: Role of Personality and Relational Characteristics on Message Interpretation and Health Attitude Outcomes. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships.
Richards, A. A. & McGlone, M. (under review). Naïve Realism in the Unmarried Cohabitation Controversy. Journal of Marriage and the Family.
Dailey, R. M., Richards, A. A., & Kleuver-Romo, L. (in press). Communication with Significant Others about Weight Management: The Role of Confirmation in Diet and Exercise Behaviors. Communication Research.
Dailey, R.M., Kleuver-Romo, L., Richards, A.A. (in press). Messages about Weight Management: How Acceptance and Challenge are Related to Message Effectiveness. Western Journal of Communication.
Dailey, R. M., Richards, A. A., Rossetto, K.R., Green, E., & Jin, B. (under review). Negotiating Breakups and Renewals in On-again/off-again Dating Relationships II: Types of On-Off Relationships. Communication Monographs.
Dailey, R. M., Rossetto, K.R., Richards, A. A., Green, E., & Jin, B. (under review). Negotiating Breakups and Renewals in On-again/off-again Dating Relationships I: Themes of On-Off Relationships.Journal of Social and Personal Relationships.
Manuscripts in Progress
Dailey, R. M., Richards, A. A., & Kleuver-Romo, L. (data-analysis). Tailoring confirming messages about weight management: Predicting effective levels of acceptance and challenge.
Grants, Awards, and Honors
National Communication conference scholarship, Awarded by the Communication Graduate Committee, University of Texas at Austin, 2008
Western States conference scholarship, Awarded by the Dept. of Communication Studies, University of Texas at Austin, 2008, 2009
DoloresZohrab Liebermann national fellowship nominee, University of Texas at Austin, May, 2008
Jesse H. Jones department fellowship runner-up, University of Texas at Austin, May, 2008
Conference scholarship, Awarded by the GraduateSchool, University of Texas at Austin, November, 2007
International Communication Association, Instructional and Developmental Division, Outstanding Graduate Teacher, 2006
Outstanding Graduate Instructor, Department of Communication Studies, University of Montana, 2006
Research Assistant, United States Forest Service, Fire Safety Management Project, University of Montana. April, 2005- December, 2005
Department Travel Scholarship, Granted by the Department of Communication Studies, University of Montana, November, 2004, 2005, 2006
Research Assistant: Department of Communication Studies, MichiganStateUniversity, June, 2003- December, 2003
Patrons Fund Scholarship, MichiganStateUniversity, October, 2003
Research
Research Papers for Professional Meetings:
Dailey, R. M., Rossetto, K.R., Richards, A. A., Green, E., & Jin, B. (2010, February) Negotiating Breakups and Renewals in On-again/off-again Dating Relationships: Transversing the Transitions.Paper accepted at the Western States Communication Association convention, “Top three” panel in Interpersonal Communication division.
Anchorage, AK.
Dailey, R.M., Richards, A.A., & Kleuver-Romo, L. (2009, May). Communication with Significant Others about Weight Management: The Role of Confirmation in Weight Management Attitudes and Behaviors. Paper presented at the International Communication Association convention, Interpersonal Communication division, Chicago, IL.
Richards, A.A. (2009, February). A review and critique of romantic partner communication about weight management. Paper presented at the Western States Communication Association convention, Health Communication division,Mesa, AZ.
Richards, A. A. (2008, February). Victim or adversary? Threat or mere annoyance? Narcissists (attempted) involvement in extra-dyadic contexts: An exploratory correlational study. Paper presented at the Western States Communication Association convention, Interpersonal Communication division,Boulder, CO.
Richards, A. A. (2007, November). Naïve Realism in the cohabitation debate.Paper presented at the National Communication Association convention, Peace and Conflict division,Chicago, IL.
Richards, A. A. (2007, February).Verbal negotiation of affection.Paper presented at the Western States Communication Association convention, Interpersonal communication division. Seattle, WA.
Richards, A. A. (2006, February).Impression management: Server strategies with new versus repeat customers.Paper presented at the Western States Communication Association convention, “Top four” panel in Language and Social Interaction division. Palm Springs, FL.
Richards, A. A. (2005, December).Couples conflict: A summary and examination of current couples conflict literature.Paper presented at the National Communication Association convention, Boston, MA.
Rossetto, K. R., Richards, A. A., & Rausch, G.A. (2005, April)“I Will Survive”: The Use of Coping Strategies to Alleviate Relational Anxiety Post Relational Dissolution. Paper presented at the Northwestern Communication Association convention, Coeur d’Alene, ID.
Teaching
University Courses:
Quantitative Research Methods (Comm. 460). University of Montana. spring 2010. Responsible for all aspects of the classroom: preparing and teaching class lectures, developing course materials and activities, and conducting student evaluations. This course is designed to offer students an introduction to research design and quantitative analysis.
Persuasive Communication (Comm. 251). University of Montana. spring 2010. Responsible for creating course exams, grading course assignments, lecturing course materials and holding office hours. This course is designed to offer students an overview of persuasion theory and application as well as provide them with an understanding of communication theory and application.
Introduction to Interpersonal Communication (Comm. 110).University of Montana, summer, 2009 (1 section), and fall, 2009 (1 section). Sections average 25 students. Responsible for all aspects of the classroom: preparing and teaching class lectures, developing course materials and activities, and conducting student evaluations. This course is designed to offer students an introduction into the field of communication as well as provide them with an understanding of interpersonal communication theory and application.
Professional Communication Skills (CMS 306M).University of Texas at Austin. summer 2007 (1 section), fall 2007 (2 sections), and spring 2009 (1 section). Sections average 27 students. Responsible for all aspects of the classroom: preparing and teaching class lectures, developing course materials and activities, and conducting student evaluations. The course is designed to offer students anintroduction to the field of communication as well as provide them with a basic understanding of group communication, leadership, teamwork, interviewing, and public speaking.
Introduction to Public Speaking (Comm. 111).University of Montana. fall 2004 (2 sections), spring 2005 (2 sections), spring, 2006 (3 sections), fall, 2009 (1 section). Sections average 25 students. Responsible for all aspects of the classroom: preparing and teaching class lectures, developing course materials and activities, and conducting student evaluations. The course is designed to offer students a brief introduction to the field of communication as well as provide them with skills in argumentation, conducting research, speech writing and public speaking.
University Courses Assisted:
Theories of Persuasion (Comm. 332K).University of Texas at Austin.spring 2008 (1 section), summer 2008 (1 section), fall 2008 (1 section), and spring 2009 (1 section). Sections average300 students. Responsible for creating course exams, grading course assignments, lecturing course materials and holding office hours. This course is designed to offer students an overview of persuasion theory and application as well as provide them with an understanding of communication theory and application.
Course Supervisor: Matthew McGlone; Erin Donovan-Kicken
Introduction to Interpersonal Communication Theory (Comm. 315M).University of Texas at Austin.fall 2006 (1 section), and spring 2007(1 section). Class average 500 students. Responsible for creating course exams, grading course assignments, and holding office hours. This course is designed to offer students an introduction into the field of communication as well as provide them with an understanding of interpersonal communication theory and application.
Course Supervisor: John Daly
Introduction to Interpersonal Communication Theory (Comm. 110).University of Montana. fall 2005 (3 sections). Sections average 25 students. Responsible for preparing andteaching break-out sessions, developing materials, lectures, and outside assignments, and assessing student progress. Also responsible for teaching main lecture on occasion. This course is designed to offer students an introduction into the field of communication as well as provide them with an understanding of communication theory and application.
Course Supervisor: Christina Yoshimura
InvitedPresentations:
“Verbal negotiation of affection: A health perspective.” Presentation given to Health Communication class (Comm. 561). University of Montana, Spring, 2006
“Intercultural Communication and Speech Act Theory.” Lecture given forIntercultural Communication class (Comm.451). University of Montana, Spring, 2005
“Mission statements, objectives, and priorities.” Workshop given for the Montana Association for the Blind. Missoula, MT, Fall, 2005
University/ Community Service and Professional Development
Instructional design course. Extended learning services, University of Montana, September 2009- December 2009
Department student government. Department of Communication Studies, Universityof Texas at Austin, August, 2007- May, 2008
Interpersonalcommunication recruitment committee. Department of Communication Studies, Universityof Texas at Austin, August, 2007- current
Graduate representative. Department of Communication Studies, University of Montana, August,2005- May,2006
University representative. International Peer Assistant Program. Missoula, Montana, May, 2005- May,2006
Professional Affiliations
Member, National Communication Association, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009
Member, Western States Communication Association, 2006, 2007, 2008