VITA
Edith E. LeFebvre
Communication Studies Department
California State University Sacramento
6000 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95819-6070
(916) 278-7836 Email:
EDUCATION
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY, Department of Rhetoric and Communication, University
of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon, August 1986.
MASTER OF SCIENCE, Department of Psychology, University of Oregon, Eugene,
Oregon, August 1982.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, Department of Psychology, Central Michigan University,
Mount Pleasant, Michigan, May 1979.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PROFESSOR, Communication Studies Department, California State University
Sacramento, Sacramento, CA (1986-Present). Areas of Academic Expertise:
ComS 3: Communication for Leadership
ComS 4: Public Speaking
ComS 5: The Communication Experience
ComS 8: Interpersonal Communication Theory
ComS 100A: Survey of Communication Studies
ComS 103: Presentational Speaking for Business Professionals
ComS 105 Small Group Communication
ComS 115: Nonverbal Communication
ComS 116: Intercultural Communication
ComS 119: Conflict Resolution
ComS 154: Training Design
ComS 160 Political Communication
ComS 166: Persuasion and Attitude Change
ComS 195 Practicum
ComS 199: Independent Study
ComS 202: Communication Scholarship: State of the Art
ComS 207: Dyadic Communication
ComS 209: Social Movements
ComS 219: Conflict Resolution
ComS 299: Special Problems
ComS 500: Master's Thesis
ComS 502: Master's Project
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PROFESSOR, The Institute of International Studies, Ramkhamhaeng University,
Bangkok, Thailand. Taught Graduate course: EN 634: Stylistics.
PROFESSOR, Semester At Sea, University of Pennsylvania, MV Explorer Ship,
Spring Semester (February-May), 2005. Circumnavigated the globe teaching in
multiple countries. Small Group Communication, Interpersonal & Public Speaking.
ADJUNCT PROFESSOR, Department of Visual & Performing Arts, Communications,
Folsom Community College, El Dorado Community College Extension (1987-Present).
Public Speaking
Persuasive Public Speaking
Interpersonal Communication
Communication Theory
Small Group Communication
BOARD MEMBER, Lane County Community Corrections, Eugene, Oregon (1981-
1982). Appointed community member of board.
- Met monthly to determine budget allocations for county corrections.
- Basic governance of Lane County corrections.
LECTURER, OREGON STATE PENITENTIARY (1981-1984)
7th Step Foundation:
Assertiveness Training
Rational Emotive Therapy and the Control of Anger
National Crime Prevention Network:
Public Speaking
Theories of Persuasion
Interpersonal Communication Theory
CHAIR, Communication and the Law Interest Group, Western States Communication
Association (1989-1990; 1990-1991).
Vice- CHAIR, Peace and Conflict Commision, National Communication Association,
(1999-2000).
TRAINING and CONSULTING: Sampler
Sacramento Mediation Center, Sacramento, CA. (1990-1995).
Sacramento City Unified School District, School Community Liaisons,
Sacramento, CA. (1992).
Women in Legal Services, 3rd Annual Conference, San Francisco, CA. (1993)
National Health Law Program, Anaheim, CA (1993)
McGeorge School of Law, Sacramento, CA. (1993)
University Restaurant Group, Santa Monica, CA (1993)
Central California Legal Services, Stockton, CA (1993; 1994)
U.S. District Court, Sacramento, CA (1995; 1996)
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Legal Services Of California: Health Rights Hotline; Sacramento, CA. (1997)
U.S. Bankruptchy Court, Northern California District; San Francisco, San Jose,
Oakland and Santa Rosa Divisions. (1998).
Leadership Development: Department of Insurance, State of California. Asilomar,
CA. (2000).
Conflict Management for Managers: Department of Insurance, State of California.
Asilomar, CA. (2000).
Department of Social Services; CDSS Managers/Supervisors Forum; Sacramento,
CA. (2000)
WORKSHOP and CONSULTANT Areas of Expertise:
Communication and Conflict Resolution
Dealing With Difficult People
Effective Listening Techniques
Effective Communication for Leadership
Facilitating Meetings Effectively
Communication Skills for Effective Mediation
Defensive and Supportive Communication
Effective Public Speaking and Presentational Skills
Communication Skills for Effective Mediation
Perceptual Framing Patterns
Team Building Skills
The Role of Face-Saving in the Mediation Process
Understanding Organizational Politics
Intercultural Communication and Sensitivity Training for Mediators
Communication and Conflict Management Skill Building
Leadership Development for Managers
PAPERS, PRESENTATIONS and PUBLICATIONS
"The Influence of Thomas Aquinas." Paper presented at the Institute for Human and
Community Development, Loon Lake, Oregon, 1982.
"Neurolinguistic Programming." Paper presented at the Western States Communication
Association Convention, Seattle, WA, February 1983.
"A Descriptive Study of How Ideology is Communicated in a Parent Self-Help Support
Group: Fantasy Theme Analysis of TOUGHLOVE." University of Research Scholars,
CSUS, Fall 1986.
"Application of Fantasy Theme Analysis in Communication Theory Research." Western
States Communication Association Convention, Salt Lake City, UT, February 1987.
"Marge Tuite: A Woman of Integrity," published in On the Horizon: Newsletter of New
Catholic Horizons, 2, 1, July 1987.
"A Descriptive Study of TOUGHLOVE: A Systematic Application of Fantasy Theme
Analysis," Western States Communication Association, San Diego, CA, 1988.
"Communicate!" published in OMEGA, Orange Memorial Hospital Elderly Guest
Association Newsletter, Orange, TX, May 1988.
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"Communicate!" published in OMEGA, Orange Memorial Hospital Elderly Guest
Association Newsletter, Orange, TX, June 1988.
"Jealousy: An Examination of Communication's Contemporary Perspective." Paper
submitted to the Interpersonal Communication Division of the International
Communication Association, November 1988.
"Face-Saving," Mediate!: The journal of the Sacramento Mediation Center, 1(4), p. 5.
"Face-Saving, Part II," Mediate!: The journal of the Sacramento Mediation Center,
1(5), p. 5.
"Planning Assignments to Effectively Decrease Public Speaking Anxiety." Presented at
the Forum on Public Speaking, Speech Communication Association Convention, San
Francisco, CA, November 1989.
"An Examination of the Verbal and Nonverbal Responses Manifested in Relational
Jealousy." Research award received through Affirmative Action Faculty Development
Program Grant, 1989. Paper presented to the University of Research Scholars,
CSUS, Spring, 1991.
"Communication Issues and Face-Saving in the Mediation Process". Presented at the
Sacramento Mediation Center, Sacramento, CA, January, September 1992.
"Communicating With Parents." Presented at the District wide Training Workshop for
School Community Liaisons, Sacramento City Unified School District, Sacramento,
CA, Feb. 1992.
Effective Communication for Leadership, Academic text, Academic Talent Search
Program, California State University Sacramento, July, 1992.
"Perceptual Framing Patterns." Developed and presented an all-day advanced training
for mediators and city and county government employes at McGeorge School of Law,
Sacramento, CA, October 1993.
"Bellicose Rhetoric: A Model of the Rhetorical Process in Support of War." Paper
presented at the International Peace Science Society, University of Illinois,
Champaign, IL, October 1995. Paper also presented at the Speech Communication
Association Conference, November 1995, San Antonio, TX.
"Peacemaking: The Role of Private Citizens as International Mediators." Paper
presented at the Speech Communication Association Conference, November
1995, San Antonio, TX.
"Addressing problems of Ethnocentricity in Community Mediation Training." Paper
presented at the National Communication Association, November 1997, Chicago.
Distinguished as one of the top three Competitive papers in the Law and
Communication Interest Group.
"Discovering Jane Addams (1860-1935): An American Active Pacifists, Intellectural,
and Nobel Peace Prize Receipient." Paper presented at the National
Communication Association Conference, November 1997, Chicago, IL.
"We Don't Have Time To March, We Are Too Busy Working: Women's Committee
to Oppose Conscription." Paper presented at the National Communication
Association Conference, November 1998, New York.
"Contemporary Perspective: Women & Menopause." Paper presented at the Women's
Health 2000: Creating New Models for Comprehensive Care, January 20, 2000,
Sacramento, CA.
"Communicatoin and Conflict Management." Workbook developed and presented to the
Peace and Conflict International Society, California State University Sacramento, April 12,
2012.
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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
2009-Present Mentor, McNair Scholars Program
2009-Present Chapter Director, Lambda Pi Eta Communication Studies Honor Society
1982-Present Speech Communication Association
1982-2007 Western States Communication Association
1989-Present International Communication Association
1990-Present Golden Key National Honor Society
1992-Present Peace Science Society (International)
1995-2000 Society of Professionals in Dispute Resolution
1999-2000 World Communication Association