TARA B. PERRY
Department of CommunicationOffice Phone: (360) 650-2202
Western Washington UniversityFax: (360) 650-6529
Bellingham, WA 98225Email:
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EDUCATION
Ph.D.Cultural Studies & Social Thought In Education, WashingtonStateUniversity (WSU),
Department of Teaching & Learning, Emphasis: disAbility Studies and Communication. May 2005.
M.A.Communication, Washington State University, Edward R. Murrow School of Communication, August 1996.
B.A. Journalism,Western Washington University (WWU), Department of Journalism, June 1994.
Major: Journalism; Minors: Communication & French
International Study: Avignon, France, WWU, Study Abroad Program, Fall 1991.
ACADEMIC EMPLOYMENT
Assistant Professor, Western Washington University, Department of Communication, 2005-current.
Graduate Research Assistant, Washington State University, Department of Teaching & Learning, 2004-2005.
Lecturer, Western Washington University, Department of Communication, 2000-2003.
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Washington State University, Edward R. Murrow School of Communication, 1995-2000.
SCHOLARSHIP
Refereed Publications
Perry, T. B., Eblen, A., Launius, B., Peterson, H. (2010). Building community through co-
authorship. AcademicExchange Quarterly.Refereed. (Received “Editor’s Choice award”).
Sias, P. M., Heath, R., Perry, T. B., Silva, D., Fix, B. (2004). Narratives of workplace friendship
deterioration. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 21(3), 321-340.Refereed
Sias, P. M., & Perry, T. B. (2004). Disengaging from workplace relationships. Human Communication
Research, 30(4), 589-602.Refereed
Perry, T. B. (2001, Spring). Planting the seeds for community-campus service-learning partnerships.
Available from Center for Service-Learning, Western Washington University.Non-Refereed.
Academic Conference Presentations
Perry, T. B. (2010, November). Service-learning discussion circles: Building bridges with our students in
the community. Panel will be presented at the annual meeting of the National Communication Association, San Francisco, CA. Refereed.
Perry, T. B. (2009, November). Generation Y and the future of teaching & learning: Developing
an inclusive communication classroom climate. Panel presented at the annual meeting of
the National Communication Association, Chicago, IL. Refereed.
Perry, T. B. (2008, November). Introducing disAbility discourse:Speaking of the unConventional
communication classroom.Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Communication Association, San Diego, CA. Refereed.
Perry, T. B. (2008, November). Breaking through the unConventional gates of academia: The lived
experiences of university students with disAbilities. Scholar to scholar poster session presented at the annual meeting of the National Communication Association, San Diego, CA. Refereed.(received “Most Accessible Scholar to Scholar Presentation”).
Perry, T. B. (2008, November). Putting my students first:The pedagogical implications of student
centered teaching practices in the college classroom.Panel presented at the annual meeting of the National Communication Association, San Diego, CA. Refereed.
Perry, T. B.,Launius, B., & Peterson, H. (2008, April). Making it through: From start to finish...
faculty and student co-authorship process. Workshop presented at the Festival of Scholarship, Celebrating Collaborative Inquiry, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA. Refereed.
Perry, T. B. (2007, November). Walking through the barriers: Students with learning disAbilities
and/or attention related disAbilities speak. Panel presented at the annual meeting of the National Communication Association, Chicago, IL. Refereed.
Perry, T. B. (2007, April). Fighting for our voice. Panel presented at the annual meeting of the
Northwest Communication Association, Coeur d’Alene, ID.Refereed.
Schwartz-DuPre, R. L, Bach, B. W., Perry, T. B., & Stout, K. (2007, April). Whether or not to attend
graduate school: A professor’s theatre. Panel presented at the annual meeting of the Northwest Communication Association, Coeur d’Alene, ID.Refereed.
Perry, T. B., James, E. L., Costello, T., Parker, G., Launius, B., Low, S., Mcclure, J., & Sheikh-Taheri, A.
(2006, April). Weathering the storm: Student motivational leadership in completing a self-directed 10 week communication service-learning project. Panel presented at the annual meeting of theContinuums of Service conference, sponsored by Washington Campus Compact, Bellevue, WA.Refereed.
Perry, T. B., & James, E. L. (2006, March). A view of culturally relevant teaching from a critical race
theory lens: Race in the classroom. Panel presented at the annual meeting of the International Globalization, Education, and Diversity Conference, Washington State University, Pullman, WA. Refereed.
Perry, T.B. (2005, April). Perceptions of college students with learning differences: Instructional
practices and climate. Paper presented at the annual meeting of The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), Baltimore, MD.Refereed.
Brander, B., Brown, K., Martinez Diaz, A., Moore, T., Perry, T.B., & Zachary, A. (2005, February).
Academic activism: Putting theory to practice. Panel presented at the annual meeting of the Graduate Research Symposium, Educational Graduate Student Organization, College of Education, WSU, Pullman, WA.Refereed.
Perry, T.B. (2004, March). An analysis of teaching pedagogies that assist and hinder students with
learning disabilities in higher education: Focus group one. Paper presented at the annual meeting of theGraduate Research Symposium, Educational Graduate Student Organization, College of Education, WSU, Pullman, WA.Refereed.
Brown, K., Moore, K., Perry, T.B., & Williams, M. (2004, November). Making it through: A qualitative
study of coping mechanisms employed by black undergraduate students at a predominantly white institution. Panel presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Studies Association (AESA), Kansas City, MO.Refereed.
Perry, T. B., Williams, M., Patterson, D., Ponds, & D., Hoyt, D. (2004, March). Survival strategies and
kit used by African-Americans students on a predominantly Caucasian-American campus. Panel presented at the annual meeting of theGraduate Research Symposium, Educational Graduate Student Organization, College of Education, WSU, Pullman, WA.Refereed.
Reisberg, M., Collins, K., & Perry, T. B. (2004, March). Blacks, whites and others: Developing a
consciousness for healing: Where do we go from here? Edited film and panel presented at the annual meeting of the Graduate Research Symposium, Educational Graduate Student Organization, College of Education, WSU, Pullman, WA.Refereed.
Perry, T. B., & Kellogg, L. (2002, November). Teacher-student perspective: Various non-
traditional teaching pedagogies that help students with learning disabilities acquire course content in the university classroom. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Communication Association, New Orleans, LA. Refereed.
Perry, T. B. (2001, November). Sling Blade in interpersonal communication courses. Paper presented at
the annual meeting of the National Communication Association, Atlanta, GA. Refereed.
Camden, D., & Perry, T. B.. (2001, November). Service-learning with chemically dependent adolescent
females: A studentperspective. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Communication Association, Atlanta, GA.Refereed.
Kellogg, L., & Perry, T.B. (2001, November). A freshmen with a learning disability: Perspectives of
service-learning. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Communication Association, Atlanta, GA.Refereed.
Perry, T.B. (2001, November).Integrating disability service-learning community organizations into
small group communication. Panel presented at the annual meeting of the National Communication Association, Atlanta, GA.Refereed.
Sias, P., Perry, T.B., Fix, B., & Silva, D. (2000, November). The communication accomplishment of
workplace relationship deterioration. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Communication Association, Seattle, WA.Refereed.
Gonzalez, M. J., & Perry, T. B. (1999, April). Executive “bed” rooms and presidential kneepads:
Organizational silence, ideographic identities and sexual harassment claims. Paper presented at
the annual meeting of the National Communication Association, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
Refereed.
Childs, D., Clarke, T., Moreau, E., Perry, T. B.., & Nofsinger, E. (1997, April). Law and order’ and
gender: Television portrayal of official identities in the legal system. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Northwest Communication Association Conference, Coeur d’Alene, ID. Refereed.
Works in Progress
Perry, T. B., Stose, L., Launius, & B., Peterson, H. A reciprocal collaborative partnership model:
Embracing the voices of service-learning student-leaders to enhance learning in higher education. Paper under revision for submission to Michigan Journal of Community Service Learning.
Perry, T. B.,Launius, B., & Peterson, H.Making it through: From start to finish...
faculty and student co-authorship process. Paper under revision for submission to Communication Education.
Invited Lectures and Presentations
Perry, T. B.,& Jackson, A. (2010, July). Workshop presenter. Communication – keeping it real in a
virtual world.Presenting to human resource professionals from Washington State Community Colleges and Universities, Tacoma, WA.WWU, Human Resources.
Perry, T.B., Kjesrud, R., Tag, S. (2009, April). Navigating group projects or how to support a
collaborative process. WWU,Writing instruction opportunities at Western (WOW).
Perry, T. B., Launius, B. (2009, February). Workshop presenter. Boosting your career path: Student
leaders connecting with faculty. WWU, Project Leadership, President’s Leadership Institute.
Perry, T. B., Tsunokai, G., & Fabiano, P. (2007, November). Workshop presenter. Succeeding at the
ESC…better than reality TV: The ultimate survival guide to the ethnic student center team formation. Presented at the annual meeting of the Ethnic Student Center. WWU.
Perry, T. B. (2007, September). Faculty panelist. Presented at the Western Reads.Book entitled
Honky by Dalton Conley. WWU.
Perry, T. B. (2006, September). Conference presenter. Presentations: Youth voices tell their stories.
Our Youth, Our Future, Our Leaders: The Journey to Educational Leadership and Professional Preparation. Presented at Antigua & Barbuda First National Forum, Caribbean Roots: Canadian Branches. North York Civic Centre, Toronto, Ontario.
Perry, T. B. (2006, May). Presenter, opening remarks. Scholar’s Week. Center for Service-Learning
Colloquium.WWU.
Perry, T. B. (2005, May). Keynote Address. Stop, Look, and Listen. The Multicultural Awards Banquet.
Recognized student mentors and leaders. Ethnic Student Center, WWU.
Perry, T. B. (2003, March). Course Portfolio Presentation of Interpersonal Communication 327 to faculty,
Teaching-Learning Academy and Center for Instructional Innovation, WWU.
Perry, T. B. (2001, February). Keynote Address. Journey to Excellence. Presented at the Multicultural
Achievement Award Ceremony, Office of Admissions. Presented to grades 9-12, parents, and mentors.WWU.
Perry, T. B. (2001, June). Faculty Presenter. Presented the benefits of service-learning in the university
classroom to community partners, faculty, and students. Planting the Seeds for Community-Campus Service-Learning Partnerships. Center for Service-Learning. WWU.
Perry, T. B. (2002, January). Guest lecture. The importance of developing an organized professional
Presentation. Presented for an Economic Issues Course, Economics Department. College of Business & Economics Students. WWU.
TEACHING
Courses taught at Western Washington University
Comm. 442, Introduction to Digital Video Production.
Comm. 425, Issues in Intercultural Communication (Advanced), Writing Proficiency (WP)
Comm. 428, Organizational Communication, Writing Proficiency (WP)
Comm. 400, Independent Study, International Teach Abroad
Comm. 398, Research Methods in Communication, Writing Proficiency (WP)
Comm. 339, Practicum in Applied Communication
Comm. 327, Interpersonal Communication
Comm. 318, Professional Communication
Comm. 300, Independent Study
Comm. 297, Diversity in Organizational Communication
Comm. 224, Small Group Processes
Comm. 220, Survey of Communication
Comm. 101, Introduction to Public Speaking
Lecturer, Adventures in Science and Art, Extended Programs, WWU, July 2001.
Leadership Enrichment Course. A program designed for academically advanced/gifted students in grades 9-12. Instructed youths to become leaders, gain communication skills, and experience university life for one week.
Courses taught at Washington State University
Graduate Teaching Assistant (TA), courses independently taught
Comm. Studies 385, Advanced Principles of Interpersonal Communication
Comm. Studies 302, Advanced Public Speaking
Comm. Studies 335, Introduction to Organizational Communication
Com Studies 102, Introduction to Public Speaking
Speech and Hearing Sciences 489, Disability & Society (Supervised by Marshall Mitchell)
Preparatory College Training Courses Completed
University 590, PrepCollege Teaching, WSU, Fall 1997
Communication 504, Instructor Practicum, WSU, Fall 1995
Practicum of Applied Communication Advisor
2010 4 studentsComm. 339
20099 studentsComm. 339
200813 studentsComm. 339
200712 studentsComm. 339
20065 studentsComm. 339
20052 studentsComm. 339
20031 studentComm. 339
20023 students Comm. 339
20013 studentsComm. 339
Independent Study Advisor
20072 students Comm. 400
20033 studentsComm. 400
20022 studentsComm. 300
20011 studentComm. 400
Memberships in Scholarly Association
National Communication Association (NCA): Scholarship of Teaching & Learning Division, Experiential Division, disAbility Caucus, Critical & Cultural Studies Division.
ACADEMIC SERVICE
Department of Communication Service
Departmental Committees
Course Revision, Communication Ethics, 498. Spring 2009.
Co-Coordinator, reviewer, and Chair of the Scholar’s Week Planning Committee. 2009,
2008, 2007, 2002.
Scholarship Nominating Committee, Abigail Tandy Maye Stout Scholarship.2008-current.
Curriculum Committee, Research Methods in Communication 398, January-June 2008.
Funding Request Committee (with Dr. Woods and Dr. Schwartz-Dupre). 2008-2009.
Contributor, Strategic Planning Committee, assessment, programmatic goals, department honors
program. April 2006-2008.
Major Portfolio Reviews. 2006-current.
Course Revisions, Issues in Intercultural Communication 425 (May 8, 2008) and Professional
Communication 318 (October 30, 2006).
Interview Search Committee, generalist faculty position, January-February 2006
Contributor, Curriculum Review Committee, fall 2006.
Contributor, Strategic Planning Committee, 2001-2002.
Committee member, 2001-2003. Assisted with the development of the department’s Unit Evaluation Standards.
Other Department Service
Major Student Advising.2006-current.
Minor Student Advising. 2006-current.
Graduation Faculty Participation. 2006-current
Parade of Faculty, Communication 220, Survey of Communication. 2005-Current, 2003, 2002.
Scholarly activity, student conference presentation and publishing. 2001-current.
Department marketing efforts, Fall 2009-current
Outstanding Communication Graduate selection. 2009, 2010.
Graduate school presentation, Communication majors. April 21, 2010.
Faculty Presentation, Western Preview, Office of Admissions. April 2010, 2003,2002, 2001.
Relay For Life, Communication Club. Spring 2009.
Enrollment Management, accepted overload teaching, Organizational Communication 428. Medical
leave.January 8-February 1, 2008.
Faculty Mentor. Trained seven new non-tenure track faculty who teach Interpersonal Communication 327, Professional Communication 318, and Small Group Processes 224. 2005-2009.
Breakfast Host, Guest Lecture Series, Dr. Lisa Flores, January 2008.
Faculty Presenter, Discovery Days. Supported by the Office of Admissions. Fall 2007.
Participant/Attendee, Meet ‘N Greet, developed by the Communication Club. March 2007.
Contributor, Student Technology Proposal Grant, January 2007.
Faculty Facilitator, Interpersonal Communication 427. Fall 2005.
Western Washington University Service
Advisory Boards
Advisory Board Member, Academic Honesty Board. 2007-2010.
Advisory Board Member, new minor, Diversity in Higher Education. 2008-current.
Advisory Board Member,American Cultural Studies. 2007-current.
Advisory Board Member,Center for Service-Learning Advisor. February 13, 2002-2003
Committees
Admissions Committee, Academic Coordinating Commission, 2010-2012
Sub-committee member, Compass 2 Campus Mentoring Project, 2009-current.
Served on Fairhaven student committee. March 2008-2009.
Search Committee, Academic Support Coordinator, Student Outreach Services/Student Affairs. September 2006.
Search Committee. Office of Admissions. July 2001.
University Services Council Committee, Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs Office. January-June 2001.
Service-Learning Visioning and Strategic Planning Committee, Center for Service-Learning. May 2001.
Bill Reed Scholarship Selection Committee, Office of Student Life. May 14, 2001.
International Labor Standards Task Force Committee, Student Affairs Office. January-June 2001
Faculty Mentorship
Faculty Mentor, Center for Service-Learning Showcase. Professional Communication 318 students shared their service-learning project from the Womencare Shelter organization. May 12, 2009.
Faculty Mentor, Scholar’s Week, Center for Service-Learning Colloquium. Students shared their service-learning projects from the SLUM Doctor Programme, Volunteer C.H.O.R.E., Power of Hope, and Greenways. 2006.
Faculty Mentor, Office of Student Life Mentor Program, September 2000-June 2001.
Other WWU Service
Participant, Opening Convocation. September 2009, 2005, 2002, 2000.
Honorary Basketball Coach, Women’s Basketball Team. November 2000.
Disciplinary Service
Chair, Panel Organizer, and Respondent
Chair, National Communication Association, Disability Caucus. 2009, 2008.
Division Chair, Northwest Communication Association, Interpersonal Communication. 2009.
Panel Organizer, National Communication Association, Disability Caucus. 2008, 2007.
Chair and panel organizer, Northwest Communication Association, Media & Cultural Studies, Interpersonal & Communication Theory. 2007
Panel Respondent, Community Advocacy and Support Center (CASCAID) Peace Conference, WWU. 2007.
Chair,Northwest Communication Association, Interpersonal & Communication Theory. 2007.
Chair, Media, Politics, Culture and Knowledge, First International Globalization, Diversity, and Education Conference. College of Education, Washington State University. March 2005
Conference Reviewer
Northwest Communication Association, Organizational and Instructional Division. 2010.
National Communication Association, Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Division. November, 2009.
National Communication Association, Disability Issues Caucus. November, 2009.
Northwest Communication Association, Media & Cultural Studies and Interpersonal Communication Divisions. 2008, 2007.
Washington Campus CompactAnnual Continuums of Service Conference. 2007, 2006.
The International Globalization, Diversity, and Education Conference. 2006, 2005.
Community Service
Make a Difference Day. Whatcom Volunteer Center. Bellingham, WA. October 2009, 2008.
YWCA Nominating Committee. Bellingham, WA. 2008-2009.
Poster Session Coordinator, Small Group Processes 224, WWU, campus-wide and community poster session. Western Washington University. Fall 2005.
Other Academic Service
Special Education Search Committee. College of Education, Washington State University. October 2004-2005.
Program Committee, Graduate Research Symposium, “Toward a community of Scholars”, Educational Graduate Students Organization. College of Education, Washington State University, October 2004-2005, January 2004-May 2004.
Blind Reviewer for Journals
The Western Journal of Black Studies. Editor: Dr. Lincoln E. James. May 2006.
Urban Review. Special issue: Intergenerational conversations: Black women, identity, and schooling. Guest Editors: Sheryl Conrad Cozart and Paula Groves Price. January 2005.
Research/Editorial Assistant. The Western Journal of Black Studies. Assistant
for issues two, three, and four. Editor: Dr. Lincoln E. James. Spring-Summer 1997.
GRANTS
Research Grants and Assistantships
Writing Instruction Collaborative Fellowship, WWU, Sept 2007-June 2008.
Summer Research Grant, WWU, June-Sept, 2005.
Conference Organizer & Planner, Department of Teaching & Learning, WSU, August 2004-May 2005. The First International Globalization, Diversity, and Education Conference.
Research Assistant, Department of Teaching & Learning, WSU, January 2004- June 2004. Provost Grant for outcome based evaluation of the interdisciplinary teacher education program and Intervention Grant.
Bureau of Faculty Research Mini Grants, WWU, June 28 and July 11, 2002.
Teaching Grants
Faculty Teaching Grant, WWU, June-December, 2006. Dean and Provost Office, to integrate diversity components into Professional Communication 318.
Diversity Curriculum Grant, WWU, June 2001. Provost Office. Developed a new course titled Diversity in Organizational Communication 297 and integrated diversity into Small Group Processes 224.
Course Development Grant, WWU, January 2001. Awarded by Campus Compact Grant & Center for
Service Learning, WWU. Integration of diversity in a service-learning course titled Communication in
Small Group Processes 224.
Course Development Grant, WWU, October 2000. Awarded by the Center for Service Learning & the President’s Office. Integration of service- learning into Communication courses.
Travel Grants
Continuums of Service conference, Washington Campus Compact, April, 2006, Bellevue, WA. Funding for faculty and five undergraduate students, WWU President’s Office and Director of the Center for Service-Learning.
National Communication Association, New Orleans, L.A., November 2002. Funding for faculty and undergraduate students, WWU Provost Office.
Dr. Edward Zlotkowski, faculty service-learning workshop, Seattle Central Community College, January 2002. Center for Service-Learning, WWU.
National Communication Association,Atlanta, Georgia, November 2001. Funding provided for faculty and two undergraduates, WWU Dean’s Office (Academic Enrichment Fund), the Vice President of Student Affairs, and Provost Office.
Converging Perspectives on Service and Learning, University of California, Berkeley, April 2001. Center for Service-Learning & Department of Communication, WWU.