EDUCATION

Ph.D.: August 1997 Communication Theory & Research, Florida State University

    Focus:         Persuasion, Public Speaking, Research Methods/Statistics

    Cognate:     Behavioral Psychology

    Dissertation Topic:  Channel and Multiple Sources:  An Examination of Peripheral cues. 

Master of Arts:  December 1992:  Communication, University of Central Florida  (GPA 4.0)

      Focus1:        Communication Theory, Persuasion, Public Speaking

      Focus2:         Education, Instructional Communication

      Thesis:           The Effects of Mode & Number of Sources on Persuasion

Bachelor of Arts:  June 1991:  Public Speaking, University of Central Florida

      Major:            Public Speaking

      Minor:             Military Science
 

TEACHING & PROFESSIONAL  EXPERIENCE

September 1998-present
Assistant Professor of Communication: Huntington University

Public Speaking
Upper level theory & practice course.  Students designed & delivered several speeches, including informative, persuasive & group speeches.

Communication Theories
Upper level Theories course designed to create an understanding of the essential features of current & classic Communication theories.

Advanced Public Speaking
Senior level speech course designed to incorporate theories of communication and influence into speeches.

Senior Seminar
Senior level course that examines the basics of research methods and provides students with an opportunity to do original research.

Nonverbal Communication
Upper level course that examines research associated with multiple aspects of NV communication (haptics, chronomics, environment, gestures, attraction)

Business Communication
Intro course designed to give students practical knowledge and skills associated with presentations, visual aids and sales strategies.

Interpersonal/Small Group Communication
Upper level course designed to build interpersonal skills and improve group/team effectiveness.

September 1997-May 1998
Instructor of Speech & Statistics: Bainbridge College

Fundamentals of Speech
Introductory Speech course designed to familiarize students with the basic concepts associated with public speaking (25 students). 

Statistics
Elementary statistics course which included descriptive and inferential statistics using both parametric and nonparametric tests (25 students). 

August 1993-1997
Graduate Instructor:  Florida State University

  ** Nominee, Outstanding Teaching Assistant 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996

Professional Interviewing 
Human Communication Theories
Fundamentals of Oral Communication
Advanced Public Speaking

August 1994- June 1997
Adjunct Instructor:  Bainbridge College, Bainbridge GA. 

Fundamentals of Speech (8/94-6/97)
Introductory Speech course designed to familiarize students with the basic concepts associated with public speaking. 

January 1995-May 1995
Computer Lab Supervisor:  Florida State University
Responsibilities included student supervision & guidance on 15 IBM's & 10 MAC's

September 1993-February 1994
Research Consultant- Sapolsky research
Supervised research staff, data collection & data analysis.  Prepared results for media campaign.

August 1988-1998
Youth Director:  Florida & Georgia
Responsibilities included designing & implementing programs for 15-40 high school & junior high youth in four Methodist churches.

June 1991-2000
U.S. Army Reserves:  1st Lieutenant

            *Platoon leader 221^st Ordnance Company

            *Commandant's list in Adjutant General School

            *Received honors for being outstanding platoon leader

RESEARCH

Rowley, M. (2000). Critical Thinking in the Classroom: An Entertaining Approach.  The Teaching Professor. 

Rowley, M. (1999). Restoring Credibility to the Church.  Huntington Magazine.

Rowley, M. (1999).  Critical Thinking Across the Curriculum: An Entertaining  Approach.
*Paper presented at the Scholarship Of Teaching Conference.

Knox, D., Langehough, S., Walters, C., & Rowley, M. (1997).  Religiosity and Spirituality Among College Students.  College Student Journal, 32 (3), 430-432. 

Langehough, S., Walters, C., Knox, D., Rowley, M. (1997).   Spirituality & Religiosity as Factors in adolescents' Risk For Anti-Social Behaviors and Use of Resilient Behaviors.  Paper presented at the 1997 National Council of Family Relations.

Rowley, M. (1997).  Christian Cyberspace, A Triune Perspective: You, Me, & the Internet.
*Paper presented at the American Cultural Association.

Rowley, M. & King, T. (1995).  The Effects of Mode and Number of Sources on Persuasion.
*Paper presented at the 1995 Southern States Communication Association.

Fedler, F., Doughty, B, Davis, J, & Rowley, M. (1995).  Magazines Glorify Heroes, Denounce Villains: A Study of Their Techniques.  Paper presented at The Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication.

Rowley, M. (1995).  Lateral Thinking Puzzles as a Teaching Mechanism.  Panel accepted at the International Convention on Critical Thinking.

Kayana, J. & Rowley, M. (1994).  Synchronous and Asynchronous Forums In Cyberspace For Theoretical Dialectic. Paper presented at the Association of Educators in Journalism & Mass Communication.

Rowley, M. (1992).  The Effects of Mode and Number of Sources on Persuasion. Unpublished Master's Thesis.

Rowley, M. (1997).  An Examination of Variance as an Alternative to Measures of Central Tendency.  Work in progress.

GRADUATE CURRICULUM

THEORY: 
Interpersonal Communication           
Topics in Interpersonal Communication
Modern Communication Theory
Communication & Society
Small Group Communication
Inter-Cultural Communication
Studies in Persuasion
Advanced Studies in Persuasion
Interactive Communication Research
Cognition and Perception
Classical Theories of Rhetoric
Seminar in Communication
Teaching Communication in College
Nonverbal Communication    

STATISTICS:
Statistical Educational Data
Statistical Methods in Communication
General Linear Models
Advanced Topics in ANOVA
Advanced Quantitative Methods
Advanced Quantitative Methods II
Causal Modeling (LISREL)
Nonparametric Analysis
Multivariate Analysis
 

DESIGN:
Communication Research I & II
Advanced Behavioral Analysis
Quantitative Methods in Communication
Computers in Communication Research
Historical Critical Methods of Research
Research Methods in Applied Behav. Analysis

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