DALE CYPHERT
Professor Emerita
Wilson College of Business
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0125
dale.cyphert@uni.edu
· Ph.D. The Pennsylvania State University, Speech Communication (coursework completed for a minor in Cognitive Psychology). Dissertation, “A Dance of Decision-Making: An Examination of Rhetorical Processes in an Oral Workplace Community,” completed under the direction of Dr. Richard B. Gregg.
· California State University at Sacramento, California Teaching Credential in Adult Basic Education
· M. A. University of California at Davis, Rhetoric
· B. A. San Diego State University, Speech Communication, Minor in Journalism (Public Relations) Graduated summa cum laude and with Special Distinction in the Major
· A. A. San Diego Evening College, Physical Science (Physics)
Rhetorical Theory: Focusing primarily on how communities adjust their inducement and decision-making norms to accommodate internal and external change; current projects develop theory through the lens of complexity science. Corporate Discourse: Using rhetorical criticism as the methodology, analysis of business applications of disruptive communication technologies. Management Communication: Effective communication practices for creating, maintaining, and influencing sustainable organizations.
University of Northern Iowa, 1997 to 2023
·
Department Head and Associate Professor,
Department of Marketing & Entrepreneurship 2020 to 2023
·
MBA Program Director, 2016 to 2022
· Communication Instruction & Assessment Consultant, Professional Readiness Program, 2013 to 2020
·
Director, Professional Readiness Program, 2010
to 2013
·
Interim Head, Department of Management, 2006 to 2009
·
Associate Professor, Department of Management, 2003 to 2020
·
Instructor and Business Communication Program
Coordinator, 1997 to 2003
Taught communication courses at undergraduate and graduate levels, including Business Communication, Managerial Communication, Integrated Communication, and communication management topics.
Pennsylvania State University, 1995
to1997
· Graduate Teaching Assistant
Taught freshman level Public Speaking and Group Communication, specialized sections for highly reticent students and extension courses for elementary and secondary teachers in communication education topics.
California State
University at Sacramento, 1992 to
1995
· Academic Talent Search Faculty
Taught summer courses in cross-examination debate for gifted and talented youth
Sacramento City College, 1989 to 1994
· Adjunct Faculty
Taught Interpersonal Communication, Business Communication, Public Speaking, and Persuasion
Sacramento City School District, 1988-1989
· Faculty
Taught U.S. History at Fremont Adult School
Modesto Junior College, 1986 to 1987
· Adjunct Faculty
Taught Public Speaking
University of California
·
Graduate Teaching Assistant, 1977 to 1979
Taught Public Speaking and Group Communication
Executive Development Center, UNI, 1997 to 2011, Communication
Trainer and Consultant
College of Business Administration, UNI, 1997 to 2008, Communication
Director
The Gardner-Hodson Group, 1985 to 1994, Workplace Communication Consultant
Montgomery Ward, 1978 to 1988, Operations Manager
Alfano Engineering, 1977, Office Manager
Aqua-Craft Inc., 1975 to 1977, Advertising Supervisor
University Advertising Campaigns, 1975 to 1976, Account Representative
San Diego Surveys, 1974 to 1975, Consumer Interviewer
Kelly Services, 1974 to 1975, Branch Supervisor
Cohu, Inc., 1973 to 1974, Public Relations Assistant
[client lists available upon request]
Radwan, Jon, Dale Cyphert, Ellen W. Gorsevski, and Omar Swartz, Ethics in Contact Rhetoric: Communication and the Dance of Bodies and Power. Lexington Books, in press, 2024.
Cyphert, D., “A Developmental Framework for Professional Communication Competence: Language Awareness in Context,” in Darics, E., editor, Language Awareness in Professional Practice: Changing Perceptions about Soft Skills, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2022. 160-182.
Bhardwaj, A. and Cyphert, D., “Direct Benefit Transfer using Aadhaar: Improving Transparency and Reducing Corruption,” in Kumar, V. editor, Examining the Role of IT and Social Media in Democratic Development and Social Change, Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2020. 185-210
Cyphert, D., “Theorizing the Role of Big Data Visualization: Moving Visuals from Delivery to Invention,” in Getchell, K. M. and Lentz, P. J, editors. Rhetorical Theory and Praxis in the Business Communication Classroom, New York: Routledge, 2018. 161-185. (2018 Association for Business Communication Best Book Award)
Cyphert, D. and Lyle, S.P., “Employer Expectations of Information Literacy: Identifying the Skills Gap,” in Information Literacy: Research and Collaboration across Disciplines. D’Angelo, B., Jamieson, S., Maid, B., and Walker, J.R. editors. Fort Collins, CO: WAC Clearing House and University Press of Colorado, 2016. 53-79.
Iden, R. and Cyphert, D., “The Norms of (Economic) Rhetorical Culture,” in Re/Framing Identifications, Ballif, M., editor. Long Grove, Ill.: Waveland Press, 2014. 92-101.
Cyphert, D., “Communication as a Profession in the 21st Century,” in 21st Century Communication: A Reference Handbook, William F. Eadie, editor, Thousand Oaks: Sage, 2009. 571-579.
Cyphert, D., “The Rhetoricity of Enterprise,” in How Language is Used to Do Business: Essays on the Rhetoric of Economics, Edward M. Clift, editor. Lewiston, NY: Edwin Mellen Press, 2008. 209-226.
Cyphert, D., “Rhetoric on the Concrete Pour: The Dance of Decision Making,” Who Says? Working-Class Rhetoric, Class Consciousness, and Community, William DeGenaro, editor. Pittsburgh: U of Pittsburgh P., 2006. 144-163.
Cyphert, D., and Vasquez, A., Editors, Proceedings of the 2006 Congress of the Americas, Lima, Peru: Oficina de Extensión y Proyección Universitaria, Universidad de San Martin de Porres (Aug 2006).
Cyphert, D., “Speaking in a Second Language,” Included in Communication: Learning Climates that Cultivate Racial and Ethnic Diversity, Judith S. Trent, editor. Washington DC: National Communication Association and the American Association of Higher Education, 2001. 141-147.
Cyphert, D. “Taking a Rhetorical Perspective on Emerging Communication Practice: Pedagogy as Theory-Building Scholarship.” Business and Professional Communication Quarterly, 87, 1 (2024): 100-121. https://doi.org/10.1177/23294906231194940
Cyphert, D. “From Product to Process: The Rhetoric of Sustainability and Evolving Management Practice,” Business and Professional Communication Quarterly (Special Issue on the Rhetoric of Sustainability), 84.3 (2021): 242-265. DOI 10.1177/2329490620987835.
Power, D., Roth, R., & Cyphert, D. “Analytics, Bias, and Evidence: The Quest for Rational Decision Making,” Journal of Decision Systems (Special Issue on Cognitive Bias), 28.2 (2019): 120-137, DOI 10.1080/12460125.2019.1623534.
Cyphert, D., Dodge, Elena N., Holke-Farnam, C., Lee, W. E., Rosol, S., “Communication Activities in the 21st Century Business Environment,” Business and Professional Communication Quarterly, 82,2 (2019): 169-201. DOI 10.1177/2329490619831279
Rosol, S. and Cyphert, D., “Profiling Potential Plagiarizers: A Mastery Learning Instructional Technique to Enhance Business Communication Competency,” Business and Professional Communication Quarterly, 81 (2018): 281-303 (2018 Association for Business Communication Award for Best Article in the Business and Professional Communication Quarterly).
Cyphert, D., Dodge, Elena N., and Duclos, L.K. “Developing Communication Management Skills: Integrated Assessment and Reflection in an Experiential Learning Context,” Business and Professional Communication Quarterly, 79.4 (2016): 416-441.
Cyphert, D., Wurtz, M.S., and Duclos, L. K. “Curricular Implications of Virtual World Technology: A Review of Business Applications,” Business Communication Quarterly, 76.3 (2013): 339-360.
Wurtz, M.S., Cyphert, D., and Duclos, L. K. “vManagement: Initial Exploration of Management Practices in a Virtual World,” Journal of Virtual Worlds Research, 6.1 (2013).
Cyphert, D., “Obscene, Mundane and Frivolous Technologies: Maintaining the Boundaries of Decorum,” Explorations in Media Ecology, 9.1 (2010): 21-36.
Cyphert, D., “The Rhetorical Analysis of Business Speech: Unresolved Questions,” The Journal of Business Communication, 47.3 (2010): 346-368.
Cyphert, D., "PowerPoint and the Evolution of Electronic Eloquence: Evidence from the Contemporary Business Presentation." American Communication Journal, 11. 2 (2009): [http://www.ac-journal.org/?page_id=31].
Cyphert, D., “Presentation Technology in the Age of Electronic Eloquence: From Visual Aid to Visual Rhetoric,” Communication Education, 56.2 (2007): 168-192.
Cyphert, D., “The Orality of Business: Acting on the Edge of Literate Culture,” Explorations in Media Ecology, 3.1 (2004): 41-46.
Cyphert, D. and Saiia, D. H. “In Search of the Corporate Citizen: The Emerging Discourse of Corporate Ecology,” Southern Communication Journal (Special Issue on Organizational Discourse and Citizenship) 69.3 (2004): 241-256.
Saiia, D. H. and Cyphert, D. “The Public Discourse of the Corporate Citizen,” Corporate Reputation Review (Special Issue on Issues Management) 6.1 (2003): 47-57.
Cyphert, D., "Ideology, Knowledge and Text: The Tangled Knot in Ariadne's Thread." The Quarterly Journal of Speech 87.3 (2001): 378-395.
Cyphert, D., “Persuading the Body: A Rhetoric of Action in The Fugitive.” Western Journal of Communication. 65.2 (2001): 161-183. B. Aubrey Fisher Outstanding Journal Article Award.
Cyphert, D., “Learning to ‘Yo!’: Synchronicity and Rhythm in the Development of a Public Sphere,” American Communication Journal 4.2 (2001): [http://acjournal.org/holdings/vol4/iss2/index.htm].
Duclos, L. K. and Cyphert, D., “Launching the Project: An Exercise for Demonstrating the Impact of Team Communication on Project Success,” The Journal of Information Systems Education 11. 3-4 (Summer-Fall 2000): 133-140.
Cyphert, D., “Strategic Use of the Unsayable: Paradox as Argument in Gödel’s Theorem.” The Quarterly Journal of Speech 84.1 (1998): 80-93.
Cyphert, D., “Pleasure, Pedagogy and Oppression in the Heartland.” Text and Performance Quarterly 18.1 (1998): 37-49.
Cyphert, D., “Knowing about Knowing about Knowing about Knowing,” The Pennsylvania Scholars Series: Richard B. Gregg 7.1 (2014): 62-71.
Cyphert, D., “Commentary: Who we are and what we do, 2008,” Journal of Business Communication, 46.2 (2009): 262-274.
Cyphert, D., “Real Clients, Real Management, Real Failure: The Risks and Rewards of Service Learning,” Business Communication Quarterly (Focus on Teaching: Special Column on Service Learning) 69.2 (2006): 185-189.
Cyphert, D., “The Problem of PowerPoint: Visual Aid or Visual Rhetoric?” Business Communication Quarterly (Focus on Teaching, Special Column on Presentation Skills) 67.1 (2004): 80-84.
Cyphert, D., “Integrating Communication Across the MBA Curriculum,” Business Communication Quarterly (Focus on Teaching) 65, 3 (2002): 81-86.
Radwan, Jon, Gorsevski, E., Cyphert, D., and Swartrz, O., “Balance in Teaching and Learning: Experience in “Just” Classroom Engagement,” Jones, S., Pough, G.and Rand, E. (Eds) Just Rhetoric: The 2024 Rhetoric Society of America Conference Anthology. Rhetoric Society of America, Denver (May, 2024): accepted.
Cyphert, D., Creelman, V., Nancy, R.K., and Schieber, D. L. “Presentation as Reality: The Power of Rhetorical Norms,” Whittle, L. A. (Ed) Proceedings of the 85th Annual International Conference Association for Business Communication, Virtual (October 2020): 233-237, available at https://www.businesscommunication.org/page/conference-proceedings
Cyphert, D., “Visual Persuasions: Presentations in the Era of Big Data,” Whittle, L. A. (Ed) Proceedings of the 84th Annual Conference. Association for Business Communication, Detroit (October 2019), available at https://www.businesscommunication.org/p/cm/ld/fid=1007
Best Proceedings Paper Award
Power, D. J., Cyphert, D., and Roth, R. “Analytics, Evidence, and the Quest for Rational Decision-Making,” Proceedings of the 2018 DSI Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL (November, 2018).
Power, D. J., Cyphert, D., and Roth, R., “Analytics and Evidence-based Decision Making,” AMCIS 2108 Proceedings, New Orleans, LA (August 2018).
Cyphert, D., Dodge, E.N., Holke-Farnam, C., Hillyer, K., Iyer, K., Lee, W.M.E., and Rosol, S., “Defining Employer Expectations: Communication Activities, Behaviors, and Events in the 21st Century Business Environment,” Whittle, L.A. (Ed.) Proceedings of the 81st Annual Conference of the Association for Business Communication. Association for Business Communication, Albuquerque, NM (October 2016) available at (http://www.businesscommunication.org/ page/2016-annual-proceedings)
Cyphert, D.,
“Instruction and Complexity: Enhanced
Presentation Skills as Organizational Learning,”
Snyder, J. (Ed.) Proceedings of
the Association for Business Communication Annual Conference. Association
for Business Communication, Philadelphia, PA (October 2014) available at http://www.businesscommunication.org/
CMS/Resources/proceedings/ 2014annual/2014-abc-cyphert.pdf
Cyphert, D., “Fixing the Worst Writers: Bridging the Management Communication Divide.” Snyder, L.G. (Ed.). Montreal Proceedings 2011, Association for Business Communication, Montreal QC (Oct 2011) available at www.businesscommunication.org/conventions/abc-c.
Cyphert, D., “Economic Epideictic: The Virtuous Business of Main Street, USA.” Snyder, L. G. (Ed.) Chicago Proceedings 2010, Association for Business Communication, Chicago, IL (October 2010) available at www.businesscommunication.org.
Cyphert, D. and Wurtz, M.S., “Assessing Communication Skill in a Business Context: Negotiating the Contradictions of Education, Training, and Management.” Snyder, Lisa Gueldenzoph (Ed.) Portsmouth Proceedings 2009, Association for Business Communication, Portsmouth, VA. (November 2009) available at www.businesscommunication.org.
Power, D.J., Wurtz, M. S., Cyphert, D. & Ducloss, L.K. “Building Virtual Iowa in Second Life: A Case Study.” Deokar, A. & Strader, T. (Ed.). Research in Progress. Midwest Association for Information Systems. Madison, SD: MWAIS: (May 2009).
Cyphert, D., “The Capstone Program (Preparation of Final Project for Master Students).” Belyansky, V. P., Saginova, O.V., Grishina, O.A. and Ponomarenko, A. V., eds. Proceedings of Международный научно-практический семинар “Развитие научно-образовательного сотрудничества вузов России и университетов США в области экономических наук (International Seminar in Cooperation of Russian Universities Abroad in Economic and Management Education). Россия, Москва: Российская Экономическая Академия им. Г.В.Плеханова (2008): 32-34.
Cyphert, D., “Corporate Speakers: Neglected Canon, Transitional Oratory and a Theory of Rhetorical Economy.” Waldorp, W., ed. Proceedings of the Annual Convention of the Association for Business Communication, San Antonio (October, 2006) available at http://www.businesscommunication.org/ conventions/Proceedings/2006/02ABC06.pdf.
Cyphert, D. and Saiia, D. H., “The Corporate Voice in Public Affairs: A Sustainable Ecology of Organizational Citizenship.” Proceedings of the 2006 Congress of the Americas, Ed. Dale Cyphert and Aldo Vasquez. Lima, Peru: Oficina de Extensión y Proyección Universitaria, Universidad de San Martin de Porres (Aug 2006).
Saiia, D. H. and Cyphert, D., “The Talk before the Walk: The Emerging Discourse of Corporate Ecology.” 2004 Proceedings Fifteenth Annual Conference, Eds. Kelly Strong and Stephanie A. Welcomer. Jackson Hole WY: International Association for Business and Society (March 2004); 142-145.
Cyphert, D., “Constituting an Ethical Organization: The Discourses of Accounting Methods,” in Proceedings of the Organizational Communication Division Pre-convention Conference on the Communicative Constitution of Organization and Its Implications for Theory, Research and Practice. Ed. Ann Nicotera. New Orleans: Organizational Communication Division, National Communication Association (November 20, 2002).
Duclos, L.K., Cyphert, D., Roth, R.M. and Karsten, R.A. “Launching the Team Project: A Space Station Exercise to Simulate Common Project Management Problems,” in Proceedings of the Innovative Education in Information Systems/Project Management Track, Annual Meeting. Midwest DSI (March, 2000).
Cyphert, D., “Buddy Pairs: Trap for Unwary Females,” in Proceedings of the PADI Women in Diving Seminar. Santa Ana: Professional Association of Diving Instructors (November 12, 1977).
Cyphert, D., “Communication Technology,” University of Northern Iowa, Professional Readiness Program [http://www.uni.edu/prp/presentationtechnology] August, 2015, revised May, 2019.
Cyphert, D., “Business Documents,” University of Northern Iowa, Professional Readiness Program [http://www.uni.edu/prp/businessdocuments] January, 2014, revised April, 2018.
Cyphert, D., “Ethics,” University of Northern Iowa, Professional Readiness Program [https://www.uni.edu/prp/ethics/] April, 2018
Cyphert, D., “Emotional Intelligence,” University of Northern Iowa, Professional Readiness Program [https://www.uni.edu/prp/emotional-intelligence/] January, 2017
Cyphert, D., “Continuous Improvement Mindset,” University of Northern Iowa, Professional Readiness Program [https://www/uni.edu/prp/continuous-improvement-mindset/] November, 2016
Cyphert, D., “Conversational Skills,” University of Northern Iowa, Professional Readiness Program [https://www.uni.edu/prp/conversational-skills/] October, 2016.
Cyphert, D., “Conflict Management,” University of Northern Iowa, Professional Readiness Program [http://www.uni.edu/prp/conflictmanagement] October, 2015.
Cyphert, D., “Presentation Skills,” University of Northern Iowa, Professional Readiness Program [http://www.uni.edu/prp/presentationskill] August, 2015.
Cyphert, D., “Teamwork,” University of Northern Iowa, Professional Readiness Program [http://www.uni.edu/prp/teamwork] August, 2015.
Cyphert, D., “Problem Solving,” University of Northern Iowa, Professional Readiness Program [http://www.uni.edu/prp/problemsolving] August, 2015.
Cyphert, D., “Business Research,” University of Northern Iowa, Professional Readiness Program [http://www.uni.edu/prp/businessresearch] August, 2015.
Cyphert, D. “Business Style and Tone,” University of Northern Iowa, Professional Readiness Program [http://www.uni.edu/prp/businessstyletone] December, 2013, revised July 2015.
Cyphert, D., “Message Construction,” University of Northern Iowa, Professional Readiness Program [http://www.uni.edu/prp/messageconstruction] July, 2015.
Cyphert, D., “Clear Descriptions,” University of Northern Iowa, Professional Readiness Program [http://www.uni.edu/prp/cleardescriptions] July, 2015.
Cyphert, D., “Audience Analysis,” University of Northern Iowa, Professional Readiness Program [http://www.uni.edu/prp/audienceanalysis] July, 2015.
Cyphert, D., “Networking Skills,” University of Northern Iowa, Professional Readiness Program [http://www.uni.edu/prp/networkingskills] July, 2015.
Cyphert, D., “My stagefright is so bad….”
University of Northern Iowa, Business Communication Program [www.cba.uni.edu/buscomm/Presentations/stagefrightSoBad.html]
October, 2005. Republished September 2013, University
of Northern Iowa, Professional Readiness Program [http://business.uni.edu/prp/projectingconfidence.cfm]
Cyphert, D., “Managing Stagefright,”
University of Northern Iowa, Business Communication Program [www.cba.uni.edu/buscomm/Presentations/stagefright.html],
May, 2005. Republished September 2013, University of
Northern Iowa, Professional Readiness Program [http://www.uni.edu/prp/projectingconfidence]
Cyphert, D. “First Impressions,” University of Northern Iowa, Professional Readiness Program [http://www.uni.edu/prp/firstimpression] September, 2012, revised April 2015.
Cyphert, D., “Career Vision and Strategy,” University of Northern Iowa, Professional Readiness Program [http://www.uni.edu/prp/careervisionandstrategy] April, 2015.
Cyphert, D. “Meeting Facilitation,” University of Northern Iowa, Professional Readiness Program [http://www.uni.edu/prp/Meetingfacilition] February, 2014.
Cyphert, D. “Time Management,” University of Northern Iowa, Professional Readiness Program [http://www.uni.edu/prp/timemanagement] January, 2014.
Cyphert, D. “Projecting Confidence,” University of Northern Iowa, Professional Readiness Program [http://www.uni.edu/prp/projectingconfidence] September, 2013.
Cyphert, D., “Speaking in a Second Language,” University of Northern
Iowa, Business Communication Program [http://www.cba.uni.edu/buscomm/Presentations/SpeakingSL.html]
June, 2009.
Spencer, M.S.
and Cyphert, D., Operations Management: Notes Cedar Falls, IA:
University of Northern Iowa, College of Business Administration. August, 2008.
Cyphert, D., “Resolving Customer Service Issues at Quality Floors and
Wallpaper,” adapted for use as the Association for Business Communication, 2005
Student Writing Contest Case. [available
at http://businesscommunication.org/awards/student-writing-contest/student-writing-contest-winners/2005-student-writing-contest-winners/2005-student-writing-contest-case/]
Cyphert, D., “Effective Rehearsals,” University of Northern Iowa,
Business Communication Program [www.cba.uni.edu/buscomm/Presentations/rehearsals.html]
July, 2005.
Cyphert, D., How to be a Group: Communication for Doing Work Together. Cedar Falls, IA: University of Northern Iowa, College of Business Administration, 2000.
Cyphert, D., “Peer Editing in the Business Communication Course," Instructional Supplement to Guffey, Mary Ellen. Business Communication: Process and Product. Cincinnati: South-Western College Publishing, March, 1999.
Cooper, P., et.al. “K-12 Speaking, Listening and Media Literacy Standards and Competency Statements for K-12 Education,” Washington, DC: National Communication Association, 1998. Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) Document #423560.
Cyphert, D., “A response to David Grant.” UNIversitas 6(2), Available at: http://www.uni.edu/universitas/ currentissue/grant/responseCyphert.htm. University of Northern Iowa (Fall, 2010).
Atkinson, C. “A Clash of Rhetorical Cultures: Q & A with Dale Cyphert, Ph.D.” Interview, Beyond Bullets: People Communicating with People Available at http:// www.sociablemedia.com/ articles_cyphert.htm. (25 August 2004).
Cyphert, D., “Excavating the Writerly Workplace: A Review of Writing Workplace Cultures,” Review of Communication [http://www.natcom.org/roc] 2.1. National Communication Association (2002).
Cyphert, D., “Talking Ourselves into Theory: A Review of Jean Nienkamp’s, Internal Rhetorics: Toward a History of Self-Persuasion” Argumentation and Advocacy 39.1 (2002): 153-156.
Cyphert, D., “Public Speaking in a Second Language: An Investigation of Student Apprehensions.” Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Communication Association (83rd, Chicago, IL, November 19-23, 1997) Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) Document #415567.
Cyphert, D., “Taking the Helm in Critical Pedagogy: The Basic Speech Curriculum as an Operationalization of the Paradigm.” Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Speech Communication Association (82nd, San Diego, CA, November 23-26, 1996) Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) Document #403616.
Cyphert, D., “Public Speaking.” The Change Agent (February 1995): 2,4.
[available upon
request]
Cyphert, D., “Hosting the Homeless: The Public Costs of Hospitality,” Homeless Hospitality, accepted for presentation at the Rhetoric Society of American Biennial Conference, Portland 2020. [Conference subsequently cancelled due to Covid-19 pandemic]
Cyphert, D., “Surviving the Data Flood: Emerging Technologies for Communicating Community Information,” National Communication Association Annual Convention. Baltimore, 2019.
Radwan, J., Gorsevski, E., & Cyphert, D. “I Am Prepared to Die: Mandela's Rivonia Address and Sabotage as Rhetorical Contact,” presented at the National Communication Association Annual Convention, Peace and Conflict Communication Division (Top Paper Panel). Salt Lake City 2018.
Power, D. J., Cyphert, D., and Roth, R. “Analytics, Evidence, and the Quest for Rational Decision-Making,” Decision Sciences Institute Annual Meeting, Chicago 2018.
Power, D. J., Cyphert, D., and Roth, R., “Analytics and Evidence-based Decision Making,” Association for Information Systems Conference, New Orleans 2018.
Cyphert, D., “Integrating Assessment and Instruction: Leveraging Assessment Tools for Feedback, Coaching, and Faculty Development,” presented at the National Communication Association Annual Convention, Philadelphia 2016.
Cyphert, D., “Defining and Norming Undergraduate and MBA Communication Expectations,” presented at the Association for Business Communication Annual International Conference, Seattle 2015.
Cyphert, D., “Contributions of Rhetorical Theory toward Understanding Complexity,” National Communication Association, Rhetorical and Communication Theory Division, Chicago: November 2014.
Cyphert, D., Dodge, E. N., and Duclos, L. K., “Defining, Developing, and Assessing Team Communication in Context: The Capstone Consulting Experience,” National Communication Association, Communication Assessment Division (Top Paper Panel), Chicago: November 2014.
Cyphert, D., “Communication Skills for Everyone: Adopting a Group Learning Model in a Communication Center,” National Communication Association, Communication Centers Section, Washington DC: November 2013.
Cyphert, D. “Assessment in Context: Evaluating Communication Skills in Relation to Employer Expectations,” National Communication Association, Communication Assessment Division (Top Paper), Washington DC: November 2013.
Cyphert, D., “Teaching the Community: Communication Instruction as Change Management” National Communication Association, Instructional Development Division, Orlando: November 2012.
Cyphert, D., “Tourism Tag Lines: Community Identity and the Creation of a Public Sphere,” National Communication Association, Public Relations Division, New Orleans: November 2011.
Cyphert, D., “Rhetorical Organization: Material Decision-Making Rules for Autonomous Agents,” National Communication Association, Rhetorical and Communication Theory Division, New Orleans: November 2011.
Wurtz, M.S., Cyphert, D., and Duclos, L.K. “vManagement: Observations on the Practice of Management in a Virtual World,” presented at the Academy of Management Annual Conference, San Antonio: August 2011.
Cyphert, D. and Saiia, D. H. “Corporate Ecology: Beyond the Metaphor of Corporate Citizenship” presented at the Academy of Management Annual Conference (SIM Division), Chicago: August 2009.
Cyphert, D., “Making Love in the Public Sphere: Speaking Truth to Other,” presented to the Rhetoric and Communication Theory Division, National Communication Association Annual Convention, Chicago, November 2007.
Saiia, D.H, and Cyphert, D., “Discursive Self-Interest in a Sustainable Corporate Ecology,” presented at the Academy of Management Annual Convention, Philadelphia, August 2007.
Cyphert, D., Radwan, J.P. and Rauch, J.L., “Addressing the Rhetorical Issues of Virtual Decision-Making” presented at the Penn State Conference on Rhetoric and Composition, University Park, July 2007.
Cyphert, D. and Spencer, M.S., “Total Quality Discussion: Developing Discussion Skills across the Business Curriculum,” presented at the National Communication Association Annual Convention, Boston, November 2005.
Cyphert, D., “Accommodative Decision-Making: The Garage Model,” presented at the Academy of Management Annual Meeting (MOC), Honolulu, August 2005.
Cyphert, D., “Is the New Kid Someone We Can Talk To? Rhetorical Competence as a Prerequisite to Group Membership,” presented to the Group Communication Division, National Communication Association, Chicago: November 2004.
Cyphert, D., “The Rhetorical Enterprise: Toward a Reintegration of the Moral, Economic and Political Spheres,” presented to the Rhetorical and Communication Theory Division, National Communication Association, Chicago, November 2004.
Cyphert, D., “Sustainability as Aim and Agenda: Reframing the Discourse of Effective Management,” presented at the Academy of Management Annual Meeting, New Orleans, August 2004.
Cyphert, D., “The Rhetorical Disciplines of U.S. Educational Policy,”
Critical and Cultural Studies Division, National Communication Association
Annual Convention. Miami, November 2003.
Cyphert, D., “Tradition, Traditions, and Nostalgia: The Study of Rhetorical Transformation,” Alliance of Rhetorical Societies Conference on the Status and Future of Rhetorical Studies, Evanston, September 2003.
Cyphert, D., “Driving at the Precipice of Corporatism,” Penn State Conference on Rhetoric and Composition, University Park, July 2003.
Cyphert, D., “Ethical Public Discussion: Corporate Decision Making and the Myth of Civic Conversation,” Communication Ethics Commission, National Communication Association Annual Convention, New Orleans, November 2002.
Saiia, D. H. and Cyphert, D., “Subject to Controversy: Public Discourse of the Corporate Citizen,”
Rhetoric and Communication Theory Division of the National Communication
Association Annual Convention, New Orleans, November 2002.
Cyphert, D., “Communication
Across the Curriculum: Re-Integrations of Form, Method and Discipline,”
American Communication Association Annual Convention,
Washington DC, September 2002.
Cyphert, D., “Visual Aids vs. Visual Rhetorics: Lessons from the PowerPoint Controversy,” Basic Course Division, National Communication Association Annual Convention, Atlanta, November 2001. Top Paper Panel Participant
Cyphert, D., "Size Matters: Rhetorical Choices in the Creation of Community,” Rhetorical and Communication Theory Division, National Communication Association Annual Convention, Seattle, November 2000.
Cyphert, D., “Locating Implicit Cognitive Processes in the Realm of Public Discourse.” Rhetorical and Communication Theory Division, National Communication Association Annual Convention, Chicago, November 1999.
Cyphert, D., “A Dance of Decision-Making: The Rhetorical Analysis of Rainy Afternoon.” Rhetorical and Communication Theory Division, National Communication Association Annual Convention, New York City, November 1998.
Cyphert, D., “Untangling the Knot in Ariadne’s Thread: Rhetorical Theory as a Cross-Cultural Enterprise.” Division of Rhetorical and Communication Theory, National Communication Association Annual Convention, Chicago, November 1997.
Cyphert, D., “Public Speaking in a Second Language: An Investigation of Student Apprehensions.” Commission on Communication Apprehension and Avoidance, National Communication Association Annual Convention, Chicago, November 1997.
Cyphert, D., “In and Out of Somalia: Judging the Arguments of Emotion.” Rhetorical and Communication Theory Division, Speech Communication Association, San Diego, November 1996.
Cyphert, D., “Taking the Helm in Critical Pedagogy: The Basic Speech Curriculum as an Operationalization of the Paradigm.” Basic Course Commission, The Speech Communication Association November Annual Convention, San Diego, November 1996. Top Paper Panel Participant
Cyphert, D., “Paradox as Argument: A Rhetorical Examination of Gödel’s Theorem.” American Association for Rhetoric of Science and Technology, Speech Communication Association, San Antonio, November 1995
Cyphert, D., “Cultural Communication Meets Western Psychology: Cognitive Style as Discourse Norm.” Intercultural Communication Division, Southern Speech Communication Association Annual Convention, Savannah, GA, April 1997.
Cyphert, D., “Crossing the Border: A Rhetoric of Action in The Fugitive." Southern Speech Communication Association Annual Convention, Memphis, March 1996. Bostrom Young Scholars Program
Cyphert, D., “Classroom Assessment Techniques: Introducing Feedback into the Educational Conversation.” Instructional Communication Division. Western States Communication Association. San Jose, February 1994.
Cyphert, D., “Encouraging Orality in the Classroom.” Faculty Association of California Community Colleges and the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges, March 13, 1993 Redwood City, CA.
Cyphert, D., “Illiteracy in the Organization: Case Studies in Communication.” Organizational Communication Division. Western States Communication Association, Albuquerque, February 14, 1993.
Radwan, J., Gorsevski, Cyphert, D., and Swartz, O., “Just Contact, Just Rhetoric: A Demonstration, Visualization, and Classroom Engagement Session,” presented at the Rhetoric Society of America Conference, Denver, May, 2024.
Cyphert, D., “Choosing: The Violence of Iowa Nice or an Ethical Bar Fight?” presented at the National Communication Association Annual Convention, Communication Ethics Division, Seattle, November 2021.
Cyphert, D., “Assertively Well-Groomed: Perception and Reality of Professional Women” presented at the Association for Business Communication Annual International Conference, Virtual, October 2020.
Cyphert, D., “Visual Persuasions: Presentations in the Era of Big Data,” presented at the Association for Business Communication Annual International Conference, Detroit, MI, October 2019.
Cyphert, D., “Sharing Resources with(out) Community: California Discourses on Water Allocation,” presented at the National Communication Association Annual Convention, Salt Lake City, UT, November 2018.
Cyphert, D., “A Developmental Framework for Professional Communication Competence: Language Awareness in Context,” presented at the Association for Business Communication Annual International Conference, Miami, FL, October 2018.
Cyphert, D., “Keynes as Communicator: A Response to John T. Harvey,” Economics, Communication and Society Preconference, National Communication Association Annual Convention, Dallas, November 2017.
Cyphert, D., “Big Data Visualization: What Do Our Students Need to Know?” presented at the Association for Business Communication Annual International Conference, Dun Laoghaire, Republic of Ireland, October 2017.
Cyphert, D., “Business Communication at the Edge: Big Data Visualization as Rhetorical Disruption,” presented at the Association for Business Communication Annual International Conference, Dun Laoghaire, Republic of Ireland, October 2017.
Cyphert, D., Dodge, E. N., Holke-Farnam, C., Lee, W. E., & Rosol, S., “Communication Activities in the 21st Century Business Environment,” presented at the Association for Business Communication Annual International Conference, Dun Laoghaire, Republic of Ireland, October 2017.
Cyphert, D., Dodge, E.N., Holke-Farnam, C., Hillyer, K., Iyer, K., Lee, W.M.E., and Rosol, S., “Defining Employer Expectations: Communication Activities, Behaviors, and Events in the 21st Century Business Environment,” presented at the Association for Business Communication Annual International Conference, Albuquerque, October 2016.
Cyphert, D., “Online Course and Outcomes Assessment” as part of the Teaching Roundtable “Addressing Challenging Design Issues for Web-based/Online Courses,” presented at the Association for Business Communication Annual International Conference, Albuquerque, October 2016.
Cyphert, D., “Assessment as Instruction: Leveraging the Tools of Objectives and Assessment for Reflection, Feedback, and Coaching,” presented at the National Communication Association Annual Convention, Assessment Division, Las Vegas: November 2015.
Cyphert, D., “Going the Distance: Opportunities and Enhancements when Business Communication Goes On Line,” Teaching Roundtable chair and participant, Association for Business Communication Annual International Conference, Seattle: October 2015.
Cyphert, D., “Instruction and Complexity: Enhanced Presentation Skills as Organizational Learning,” presented at the Association for Business Communication Annual International Convention, Philadelphia: October 2014.
Cyphert, D.,
“Prepared to Die: Mandela’s Rhetorical Embodiment at Rivonia,” presented at the
National Communication Association Annual Convention, Association for Rhetoric and Communication in Southern Africa, Washington
DC: November 2013.
Cyphert, D., “When Rhetorics Collide:
Teaching the Composition – Speech Hybrid,” presented at the National
Communication Association Annual Convention, Basic Course Division, Washington
DC: November 2013.
Cyphert, D., “Communication in the Management
Curriculum: Seizing Standard 9,” presented at the Association for Business
Communication Annual International Convention, New Orleans: October 2013.
Cyphert, D., Malm, H. and Goro, C.A., “Using the Rubric: Instructional Design and Structured Feedback to Create a Business Writing Culture,” presented at the Association for Business Communication 77th Annual International Convention, Honolulu, October 2012.
Iden, R. and Cyphert, D., “The Norms of (Economic) Rhetorical Culture,” presented at the Rhetoric Society of America 15th Biennial Conference, Philadelphia, May 2012.
Cyphert, D., “Fixing the Worst Writers: Bridging the Management Communication Divide” presented at the Association for Business Communication Annual Convention, Montreal, October 2011.
Cyphert, D., “Letters to the Business Public: The Material Intersections of Wall Street and Main Street,” presented at the National Communication Association Annual Convention, Chicago, November 2009.
Cyphert, D., “PowerPoint and the Evolution of Eloquence: An Exploration of Changing Norms,” presented at the National Communication Association Annual Convention, San Diego, November 2008.
Cyphert, D., “Communication in the Discipline: Addressing the Scope of Business Communication,” presented in the panel, The Business Communication Course: Applied Approaches for Faculty and Trainers,” Top Panel in the Training and Development Division, National Communication Association annual convention, San Diego, November 2008.
Cyphert, D., “The Rhetorical Analysis of Corporate Speech: Unresolved Questions,” presented at the Association for Business Communication Annual Convention, Incline Village, October 2008.
Cyphert, D., “Mark Fields as Cultural Representative: Locating a Discourse of Corporate Citizenship,” presented at the Association for Business Communication annual convention, Incline Village, October 2008.
Cyphert, D., “Teaching the Tribe: A Research Question,” panelist on “Challenging Group Communication Research: A scholarly conversation,” National Communication Association, Chicago, November 2007.
Cyphert, D., “Certification in Business Communication,” presented to the Association for Business Communication Annual Convention, Washington DC, October 2007.
Cyphert, D., “Rhetorical Culture: Theorizing Groups from Within,” Group Communication Division, National Communication Association Annual Convention, San Antonio, November 2006.
Cyphert, D., “Translating Expectations of Communication Skill: What do Employers Mean?” Communication Assessment Division, National Communication Association Annual Convention, San Antonio, November 2006.
Cyphert, D., and Spencer, M.S., “Unlearning Presentation Skills: The ‘Team Presentation’ in Quality Circles,” Instructional Development Division, National Communication Association Annual Convention, San Antonio, November 2006.
Cyphert, D., “Linking Accreditation and Assessment: Advice from Accreditation Evaluators,” Communication Assessment Division, National Communication Association Annual Convention, Boston, November 2005.
Cyphert, D., “Virtual Meetings on the Internet: A Roundtable,” National Communication Association Annual Convention. Miami, November 2003.
Cyphert, D., Duclos, L.K. and Karsten, R.A. “The Text of Group Dynamics: Performance as a Consequence of Communication Quality in Information Systems Project Teams,” Instructional Development Division, National Communication Association Annual Convention, New Orleans, November 2002.
Cyphert, D., “Students of Color and Teaching/Learning Strategies in the Communication Course: Essays and Instructional Practices,” Panelist, Educational Policies Board, National Communication Association Annual Convention, New Orleans, November 2002.
Cyphert, D., “Academia After 9/11.” Symposium at the National Communication Association Annual Convention, New Orleans, November 2002.
Cyphert, D., “High Class Thinking, Low Class Workers or Literate Academic Elitism?” Media Ecology Division, National Communication Association Annual Convention, November 2001
Cyphert, D., “Hieroglyphics to Hypertext: Resisting the Temptations of Communication Technology,” American Communication Association Annual Convention, Boone NC, September 2001.
Cyphert, D., Rauch, J.L. and Blyth, D., "Bells and Whistles: Rhetorical Discipline and Communication Technology," American Communication Association Annual Convention, Louisville, September 2000.
Cyphert, D., “Learning to ‘Yo!’” Synchronicity and Rhythm in the Development of a Public Sphere,” presented as part of a featured panel, “...///...///...///../: The Limitations of Discursive Rhetorical Theory,” at the Annual Convention of the American Communication Association, Lafayette, LA, October 1999.
Cyphert, D., “Virtual Threats to Corporate Health: Online Viruses and Rhetorical Antibodies.” Association of Rhetoric in Science and Technology, in conjunction with the National Communication Association Annual Convention, New York City, November 1998.
Cyphert, D., “Supervisor Perceptions of Literacy in the Workplace.” Literacy Volunteers of America. National Conference. Buffalo NY, 20 October 1995.
Cyphert, D., “Teaching Communication in, for, and about an Online World,” Twentieth Anniversary G. Jon Hall Online Forum, Iowa Communication Association, Des Moines, September 2024.
Cyphert, D., “From Confusingly Complex to Nonlinear Complexity: Principles of Complexity Science Applied to Organizational Communication,” Midwest Region, Association for Business Communication, Minneapolis, April 2014.
Cyphert, D., “Defining and Assessing Professional Communication Skills,” Iowa Communication Association, Ankeny, September 2013.
Doyle, D., Cochran, C., Cyphert, D., Gubanc, S. Hardeman, K., Hunt, M., and Laine, L., “Digital Skills Across the Communication Curriculum: Balancing the Practical and Theoretical,” Iowa Communication Association, Ankeny, September 2012.
Cyphert, D., and Wagner, A. “One Big Happy Family: Conflict
Resolution on Main Street,” Iowa Communication Association Annual Conference, Ankeny,
September 2010.
Cyphert, D., Wurtz, M.S. and Dodge, E.N., “The Many Faces
of Virtual Worlds,” Iowa Communication Association Annual Conference, Waterloo,
September 2009.
Cyphert, D., Grant, D. and Lamberti, A., “Genre’s
Location in Communication Disciplines,” Iowa Communication Association Annual
Conference. Waterloo, September 2008.
Cyphert, D., “Talking the Walk: Tropes of Sustainability
and the Greening of American Business,” Iowa Communication Association Annual
Conference. Cedar Falls, September 2008.
Cyphert, D., “Defining Professional Communication,” Iowa Communication Association Annual Conference. Cedar Falls, September 2007
Cyphert, D., “Best Practices? A Survey of PowerPoint Tips for the Road Warrior,” Association for Business Communication Midwest/Eastern/Southeastern Regional Conference, Kansas City, March 2001.
Cyphert, D., “Communication Instruction Across the Business Curriculum: The Business Communication Program at the University of Northern Iowa.” The Association for Business Communication, Midwest Region Annual Conference, Chicago, April 1999.
Cyphert, D., “The Social Author: Collaborative Writing as an Oral Communication Process.” The Association for Business Communication, East and Midwest Regions Joint Annual Conference, Minneapolis, April 1998.
Cyphert, D., “Cultural Dimensions of Cognition: A Rhetorical Perspective." University of Maryland / Penn State University Speech Communication Conference Exchange. February, College Park, MD 1996.
Cyphert, D., “A Cultural Model of Rhetorical Competence: Another Look at the Education of Hispanic Males.” Symposium on Employment and Employability Training for the At-Risk Worker, Creighton University, June 1995
Cyphert, D., “Communication Needs and Communication Training: Contrasts in a Public Sector Workplace." University of Maryland / Penn State University Speech Communication Conference Exchange, State College, PA, February 18, 1995.
Cyphert, D., “Assessing an Organization’s Learning Environment." Adult Literacy Conference, Sacramento State University, February, 1994.
Cyphert, D., “A Comparison of Communication Skill Requirements in the Workplace with Current Business Communication Textbooks,” Western States Communication Association, Albuquerque NM, February 14, 1993.
Cyphert, D., and Whitworth, V. “Literacy in the Workplace,” California Reading Association Annual Conference, Sacramento, November 1991.
Cyphert, D., “Critical Thinking Skills for Vocational Instruction.” Stanislaus County SELPA Spring Conference, Modesto CA, March, 1989.
Cyphert, D., “Big Oil and Little People: A Transactional Analysis.” Conference on Rhetorical Criticism, California State University at Hayward, April 1979.
Cyphert, D., “Birch Logic.” Conference on Rhetorical Criticism, California State University at Hayward, April 1973.
Sass, W., Kiewe, A., & Cyphert, D., (seminar leaders), “Economics, Communication, and Society Preconference,” National Communication Association Annual Convention, Dallas, November 2017.
Cyphert, D., “Crux Times in an Arid Place: An NCA Preconference on Embracing Opportunities Regarding the Water Crisis in the American Southwest,” National Communication Association Annual Convention, Las Vegas, November 2015.
Cyphert, D., “Rhetoric and Economics: Two Views on Value, Reward, and Sustainable Community,” Rhetoric Society of America Sixth Biennial Institute, Madison, WI, June 2015.
Cyphert, D., “Teaching the System: Principles of Complexity as a Blueprint for Communication Pedagogy,” presented to the Graduate College Brown Bag Series, University of Northern Iowa, March 2014.
Cyphert, D., (organizer and facilitator) with Arenson, P., Nicotera, A., Petronio, S., Foss, S. K, Foss, K., Swartz, O., Wander, P., Opt, S., Griffin, C., Hample, D. and Hikins J.W. “The State of Theory: Possibilities, Impossibilities, and Provocations,” National Communication Association Annual Convention, San Francisco, November 2010.
Cyphert, D., “Making Connections: Community Identity, Public Sphere and Sustainable Economy,” presented at the Public Sphere Pre-conference Seminar, National Communication Association Annual Convention, San Francisco, November 2010.
Cyphert, D., “Working for Rural Entrepreneurs: The Rural Labor Market as a Factor in Economic Development Decision Making,” presented at the United Association for Labor Education Conference, Baltimore, April 2009.
Cyphert, D., Wurtz, M.S. and Power, D.J., “Virtual Worlds: Teaching About them and Teaching in them,” presented at the University of Northern Iowa Interdisciplinary Research Symposium. UNI: UNI Office of sponsored Programs, February 2009.
Cyphert, D., “Archetypal Myth, Cognitive Heuristics, and Emergent Rhetorical Culture,” American Society for the History of Rhetoric Symposium, San Diego, November 2008.
Cyphert, D., “Strategic Service: Coaching and Mentoring in the MBA Program,” presented to the Graduate College Brown Bag Series, University of Northern Iowa, October 2008.
Cyphert, D., “The Rhetoricity of Enterprise: Commodification, Desire, and Materiality,” presented at the Plekhanov Russian Academy of Economics, Annual Exchange on Economics Research, Moscow, May 2008.
Cyphert, D., “Corporate
Governance and Sustainability,” presented at Focus the Nation Teach-in,
University of Northern Iowa, January 2008.
Cyphert, D., “Reflections on Materiality: Sustainable Public Discussion without a Place to Stand” National Communication Association Public Sphere Studies Seminar, Chicago, November 2007.
Cyphert, D., “Why Can’t we Make Love in the Public Sphere? Embracing a Metaphor of Complexity,” National Communication Association Public Sphere Studies Seminar, San Antonio, November 2006.
Cyphert, D., “A Sustainable Public Sphere: The Healthy, Ethical and Effective Corporate Role,” National Communication Association Pre-Conference on Public Sphere Theory, Boston, November 2005.
Cyphert, D., “The Rhetoricity of Enterprise,” Rhetoric and Economics: An International and Interdisciplinary Conference, Decatur, IL, June 2005.
Cyphert, D., “The Corporate Citizen: Entering, Expanding, or Exploding the Public Sphere?” National Communication Association Pre-Convention Seminar on Public Spheres and Public Deliberation. Chicago, November 2004.
Cyphert, D., “Tradition, Traditions, and Nostalgia: The Study of Rhetorical Transformation,” Alliance of Rhetorical Societies Conference on the Status and Future of Rhetorical Studies, Evanston, IL, September, 2003.
Cyphert, D., “An Ecology of Research, Pedagogy and Service,” panel chair, “Engaging the Discipline: A Call to Action in Maquipucuna,” Convention Series/ The Engaged Discipline: Communication in Action, National Communication Association Annual Convention, New Orleans, November 2002.
Cyphert, D., “Creating a Sustainable Discourse Community: An Ecological Perspective on Environmental Rhetoric,” (Panel) Environmental Communication Commission, National Communication Association Annual Convention, Atlanta, November 2001.
Cyphert, D., “Invited to Play Scientist: Creating the CLEERE Community,” American Association for the Rhetoric of Science and Technology, Seattle, November 2000.
Cyphert, D., “Locating Implicit Cognitive Processes in the Realm of Public Discourse.” Seminar in Biological Explanations of Human Communication. National Communication Association Annual Convention, New York City, November 1998.
Cyphert, D., “A Knot in Ariadne’s Thread: Culture, Ideology and Ethics in a Tangle of Epistemic Rhetoric.” Presented at the National Communication Association’s Doctoral Honors Seminar, Northwestern University, August 1998.
Cyphert, D., “Pleasure, Pedagogy and Oppression in the Heartland.” Seminar in Ideology, Post Modernism, Post-Colonialism, Performance Ethnography: Critical Intersections in Rhetorical Studies. National Communication Association Annual Convention, San Diego, November 1996.
Cyphert, D., and Schäfer, AK. “Good Accommodation is Good Management,” Human Resources Conference and Expo, Sacramento, 1994.
Cyphert, D., “Speaking Across the Curriculum or, How to Have Students Give Oral Reports without Scaring Themselves Silly, Boring Their Classmates to Death or Aggravating the Longsuffering Instructor.” Sacramento City College Staff Development Conference, September 1992.
Additional published works include instructional materials, presentations to a variety of educational associations, as well as articles written for business periodicals:
Cyphert, D., “Techniques for Building a Resilient and Sustainable Organization,” Inside UNI 23 May 2023.
Cyphert, D., “Speed up the learning curve,” Corridor Business Journal October 10, 2011: 12.
Cyphert, D., “Doing Business on Mainstreet,” UNIBusiness, The Alumni Magazine of the College of Business Administration University of Northern Iowa 2010-2011.
Cyphert, D., “How to Use Your Authority Wisely.” Today’s Supervisor November 1994: 14-17.
Cyphert, D., “Taking the Risk: Learning to Communicate Honestly with Your Co-Workers.” Today’s Supervisor April, 1994: 16-19.
Cyphert, D., “Getting Your Wires Crossed? Then Learn How to Create Supportive Business Relationships.” Today’s Supervisor February 1994: 12-15.
Cyphert, D., Looking at Your Company’s Learning Environment. Sacramento: The Gardner-Hodson Group. 1994.
Cyphert, D., “What? Another Meeting?” Today’s Supervisor December 1993: 14-17.
Cyphert, D., “Corporate Culture Shock!!” Today's Supervisor October 1993: 12-14+.
Cyphert, D., Speaking Properly: Grammar Review [audio recording] Sacramento: The Gardner-Hodson Group. 1993
Cyphert, D. and Schäfer, A.K. “Good Accommodations, Good Management: Using the Americans with Disabilities Act to Your Best Advantage,” Today's Supervisor June 1993: 17-19.
Cyphert, D., “Great jokes, nice trainer....but no use for this information.” Communication Briefings. 1993.
Cyphert, D., “Employers Must Consider Wide Scope of Disabilities Law.” Sacramento Bee. 13 Dec. 1992.
Cyphert, D., and Whitworth, V., 41 Things Your Business Can Really Do About Workplace Literacy. Sacramento: The Gardner-Hodson Group. 1991.
Cyphert, D., and Muller, L.G., Jr., “Just for the Sake of Argument.” California Defense. Winter, 1990. Reprinted in the Bakersfield Law Seminar Program, June 1994
Cyphert, D., “The Butterflies Won't Fly Any Faster.” Communication Briefings. 1990.
Cyphert, D., “Work Suffers if Employees Can't Read.” The Sacramento Bee. 23 Jan. 1989.
Best Proceedings
Paper
2019; Association for Business Communication
Best Article Award,
Business and Professional Communication Quarterly
2019; Association for Business Communication
Top Paper Finalist
Peace and Conflict Communication Division
2018; National Communication Association
Top Paper Finalist
Communication Assessment Division
2014; National Communication Association
Top Paper Finalist Communication
Assessment Division
2013; National Communication Association
Top Panel Award,
Training and Development Division
2008; National Communication Association
B. Aubrey Fischer
Outstanding Journal Article Award
2001;
Western States Communication Association
Top Paper Finalist Basic Course Division
2001; National
Communication Association
Doctoral Honors Conference
1998; National Communication Association
Top Paper Finalist Basic Course Commission
1996; Speech Communication Association
Bostrum Young Scholar
1996; Southern Speech Communication Association
Fellowship for Graduate Study
1994-1995; Pennsylvania State University
C.R. Anderson
Research Grant, Association for Business
Communication, March, 2016: Research support for a
project to determine employer expectations of communication behaviors.
Professional
Development Assignment, University of
Northern Iowa, Spring 2010: Field
research in discourse of Rural Economic Development
Faculty
Research Awards, College of Business Administration University of Northern Iowa, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002,
2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015,
2016, 2017, 2018, 2020: Travel support for conference presentations
Faculty Research
Award, Graduate College University of
Northern Iowa, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002: Travel support for
conference presentations (program discontinued)
Research and
Graduate Studies Award, College of the Liberal Arts Pennsylvania State University, 1995, 1996, 1997: Travel support for
research and conference presentations.
Quality Matters
Course Development Award, University of
Northern Iowa, 2015: Business Communication (MGMT 3113)
Provost’s
Mini-Grant, University of Northern Iowa, 2001:
Application and demonstration of PowerPoint “Best Practices” in communication
course delivery
Shreyer Institute for Innovations in Learning, Pennsylvania State University, 1996 and
1997
LARC/FIPSE/FII,
Classroom Assessment Techniques, Sacramento
City College, 1991 and 1992
Institute on
Diversity, University of California,
Davis, 1991 and 1992
MBA--Capstone Experience, Persuasive Methods,
Crisis Communication, Team Facilitation, Management in Dispersed Organizations,
Strategic Human Resources, Cultural Decision Making.
University
-- Business Communication
(traditional and fully online), Communication Management, Group Communication,
Public Speaking, Organizational Management, Integrated Communication
Community
College -- Interpersonal
Communication, Business Communication, Public Speaking
Adult
Basic Education -- US
History
Level
IV Correctional Facility --
Interpersonal Communication
MBA Consulting Capstone 2021 – Revised and rescheduled entire curriculum of documentation, presentation, and team development skills to support MBA students in professional consulting and management communication.
Business Communication: 2016 – Revised course to focus on management communication in virtual teams and dispersed organizations 2015- Converted course to a fully online, distance education platform, utilizing Blackboard technology and in conformance with Quality Matters design and assessment standards. 2006- Converted all course materials to support on-line self-study and certification. A self-study version of the course was made available on line and tested with eight students [http://www.cba.uni.edu/buscomm/BusComCourse/index.html.] 2001- Developed comprehensive curriculum materials as a course pack. 1997- Redesigned course to add team, interpersonal, and electronic communication as well as business discourse norms to a course that had traditionally emphasized production elements of business documents.
Communication Management: 2008-Redesigned course to highlight communication ethics for inclusion in the Ethics minor. 2005- Designed and implemented a semester-long cross-cultural/cross-national team-teaching partnership with Professor Mikhail A. Morozov of the State University Higher School of Economics at St. Petersburg, Russia. 1997- Redesigned course as advanced management course focusing on managerial issues of internal, external and operational communication functions.
MBA Topics: 2018-Revised team communication curriculum to focus on management in dispersed organizations. 2000-2003- Created several one-unit courses in managerial communication topics.
MBA Capstone Experience: 2003- Incorporated managerial and consulting communication instruction into the integrated team project, creating course materials to guide the students through the project.
Business Communication Program: 1997-2003- Developed printed and web-based instructional materials for team, written, presentational and problem-solving communication, as well as assessment guidelines, for use by students and faculty across the College of Business Administration.
Quality Matters, Certified Peer Reviewer, November, 2016
Quality Matters (IYOC), Online Instruction Evaluation, August, 2016
Quality Matters (APPQMR), Online Instruction Evaluation, January, 2015
Quality Matters (DYOC), Online Instructional Design, January, 2015
MBA Advisor (approximately 190 students in four programs, including two international locations), 2016 to 2020
Management Department Advisor (approximately 80 students), 2010 to 2016
Phi Beta Lambda Advisor, 2011 to 2016
Freshman Advisor (approximately 60 students), 2000 to 2009
Northern Iowa Management Association Advisor, 2000 to 2006
Business Communication Minor, 1997 to 2010
More than 95 MBA Capstone Experience Consulting Reports, 2001 – 2020
Allisa Wagner, Communication Studies MA, 2010
Dawn Buhlbauer, Undergraduate Research Project, 2002
“Information Literacy,” ROD Library, University of Northern Iowa, April 2024.
“Basics of Collaborative Teaching across Disciplines,” LEAP Instructor Workshop, Shreyer Institute for Innovations in Learning, The Pennsylvania State University, April 2007.
“Collaborating across Disciplines,” LEAP Instructor Workshop, Shreyer Institute for Innovations in Learning, The Pennsylvania State University, April 2006.
“Leaping Across the Disciplines” LEAP Instructor Workshop, Shreyer Institute for Innovations in Learning, The Pennsylvania State University, April 2005.
“LEAPing into Collaborative Teaching” [videotaped presentation] LEAP Instructor Workshop, Shreyer Institute for Innovations in Learning, The Pennsylvania State University, March 2004.
“Collaborative Teaching” [videotaped presentation] LEAP Instructor training series, Shreyer Institute for Innovations in Learning, The Pennsylvania State University, April 2002.
College-wide faculty development and instructional design for presentational, group, interpersonal, written and electronic communication at both undergraduate and MBA levels.
UNI Second Year Student Advocate, 2023
UNI Athletics (Soccer) Faculty Recognition, Fall, 2022
Student Alumni Ambassadors Apple Polisher Certificate of Appreciation, Spring 1999 (double awardee); Spring 2000, Spring 2007
University Book & Supply Outstanding Teaching Award, 2001
Graduating Student Survey Acknowledgment
Fall 1997, Spring 1998, Fall 1998, Spring 1999, Fall 1999, Fall 2007
Association of Business Communication (1997-2020)
· Rhetoric SIG, Chair (2021)
· CCA Task Force on Humanities Indicators of Quality (2010-2021)
· ABC Affiliate Unit Planner, NCA Convention (2009-2014; 2017)
· NCA Liaison Committee (2009 – present, Chair 2009-2015)
· Chair, AACSB Committee and AACSB Liaison (2012-2013)
· Publications Board (2010-2016); Interim Chair (2013-2014)
· Board of Directors, Vice President ABC Midwest US (2006-2010)
American Communication Association (member since 1999)
· Board of Directors, Finance Officer (1999 – 2008)
· Center for Communication Studies. Associate Editor, (2000-2002)
Iowa Communication Association (member since 1997)
National Communication Association (1971-2020)
· Communication Across the Curriculum Website Development Project
· K-12 Competencies Development Committee (1996-1999)
· Speech Assessment Committee (1991-1993)
Rhetoric Society of America (2012, 2024)
American Society for the History of Rhetoric (2008-2009)
Academy of Management, OCIS and MOC, (2003-2012)
Central States Communication Association (2002-2009)
Review Boards
The Review of Communication (2017, Ramsey Eric Ramsey, Editor)
Business and Professional Communication Quarterly (2013 – present, Robyn Walker, Melinda Knight, Editors)
The International Journal of Business Communication (2001– present, Milton Mayfield and Jacqueline Mayfield, Robyn Walker, Margaret Baker Graham, Steve Ralston, Editors)
Journal of Communication Studies (2013-2015, Robert Littlefield, Editor)
Western Journal of Communication (2012, William F. Eadie, Editor)
Southern Communication Journal (2005-2008, John Myer, Editor)
Communication Education (2003-2005, Don Rubin, Editor)
Communication Assessment Division, National Communication Association, 2013, 2014
Rhetoric and Communication Theory Division, National Communication Association, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2012, 2015, 2016
American Society for the History of Rhetoric,
National Communication Association, 2009
Organization and the Natural Environment SIG, Academy of Management, 2005
Management and Organizational Cognition SIG, Academy of Management, 2005
Top 100 American Speeches of the 20th Century (2000; Martin Medhurst & Stephen Lucas, Eds., www.americanrhetoric.com/top100speeches.htm)
Ad Hoc Reviews
Journal of Communication Management (2022, Jesper Falkheimer, Editor)
Journal of Decision Sciences (2020, Ciara Heavin & David Sammon, Editors)
Rhetoric & Public Affairs (2016, Martin J. Medhurst, Editor)
Journal of Communication Studies (2012, Robert Littlefield, Editor-elect)
Journal of Applied Communication Research (2012, Michelle Jackson, Editor)
Journal of Decision Systems (2011, Daniel J. Power, Special Issue Editor)
Western Journal of Communication (2011, William F. Eadie, Editor; 2007, Brian L. Ott, Editor 2002, 2004, Daniel J. Canary, Editor;)
Communication Education, Special Issue on Communication in the Disciplines (2004; Deanna Dannels, Guest Editor)
Southern
Communication Journal, Special Issue on Organizational Citizenship (2002; John Monberg, Guest Editor)
European Journal of Operational Research (2002; Adel Guitouni, Guest Editor)
Business Case Journal (2001; Peter Goulet, Editor)
American Journal of Communication (2000, 2001; Stephanie Coopman, Editor)
Textbook Reviews
Palgrave Macmillan
UCLA Press
Pearson
Houghton Mifflin
Brown and Benchmark
Technical Editor
Woodrick, Ann and Mark A. Gray Welcoming New Iowans: A Guide for
Christians and Churches, Cedar Fall: UNI New Iowans Program and the
Ecumenical Ministries of Iowa, 2002.
Grey, Mark A. Welcoming New Iowans: A Guide for Citizens and
Communities: Building Respect and Tolerance for Immigrant and Refugee Newcomers,
Cedar Falls: UNI New Iowans Program, 2001.
Accreditation
Review
American Communication Association Accreditation: Southern Methodist
University, Div. of Corporate Communication and Public Affairs, March 2004
Community and
Media Comment
Respondent to media requests for statements on business and communication issues representing the National Communication Association, UNI Speaker’s Bureau and UNI’s Radio News Network to such outlets as the Deseret News, Des Moines Register, the Sheboygan Press, the Cedar Valley Business Journal, the Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier, WHO, Des Moines, WOAI, San Antonio, KFAT, Kalamazoo, and local business audiences.
College and University Service
Professional Readiness Program Coordinator Seach Committee, Fall 2022
Department of Marketing & Entrepreneurship Head Search Committee (chair), Fall 2022
Office of Professional Distinction Director Search Committee, Summer 2022
Department of Management Head Search Committee, Spring 2021
Graduate College CRM Advisory Board, 2019 - 2020
Faculty Senate Committee on Interdisciplinary Infrastructures, 2019-2020
UNI Graduate Faculty Chair, 2018 – 2019
Rod Library Dean Search Committee, 2018 – 2020
CBA Graduate Faculty co-chair and UNI Graduate Council Representative, 2017 -- 2020
University Civic Action Planning Team, 2017 – present
University Writing Committee, 2010 – 2018
First Year Council, 2014 – present
MBA Policy Committee, 2003 – present
Assurance of Learning Review Committee, 2008 – 2019; Working Group Chair 2014-2019
Graduate College Curriculum Committee, 2015 - 2020
University Research Committee, 2014 – 2015
Graduate College Student Research Symposium Respondent, 2012, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
First Year Experience Task Force, 2010
Merchant Scholarship Committee, 2006 – 2009
Constitution Day Committee, 2007
McKay Research Award Committee, 2006
Veridian Credit Union Community Engagement Award Nomination Committee, 2006
Managing Editor, College of Business Administration’s alumni magazine, 2005 – 2009
Editor, College of Business Administration’s alumni magazine, 1997 – 2005
Editor, CBA faculty/staff newsletter, 1997 – 2005
Campus Communication Task Force, 2005 – 2006
Advisory Committee for the Center for the Enhancement of Teaching, 1998 to 2003, Chair 2001-2003
Innovative Teaching and Technology Center Planning and Advisory Committee, 2002 – 2003
East Gym (ITTC) Concept Team, Spring 2002
’57 Fund Awards Committee, 2001
University Public Relations’ Community Visitation Planning Committee, 1999 – 2000
Internal Communications Sub-Committee, Constituency Relations Mgmt. Group, 1998 – 1999
Cedar Valley United
Way, Waterloo, IA
Advisory Board,
Field of Yoga, Cedar Falls, IA (2009 – 2014)
Steering Committee,
Sacramento Reads! Sacramento Area Literacy Coalition (1988 – 1994)
Certified
Arbitrator, Better Business Bureau California State and National Panels (1985 –
1994)
Tutor, Educational
Program Development Team, St. Hope Academy, Sacramento, CA (1992 – 1994)
Board of Directors,
The Resolution Institute, Sacramento, CA (1992 – 1994)
Regional Delegate,
Legislative Advocate, Soroptimist International, Sacramento, CA (1988 – 1993)
Legislative
Committee, Merced Chamber of Commerce, Merced, CA (1986)
Board of Directors,
President, Stanislaus County Child Development Lab, Ceres, CA (1984 – 1986)
ROP Advisory
Committee, Modesto City Schools (1982 – 1986)
Francis W. Weeks Award of Merit
2013; Association for Business Communication
Outstanding Faculty
Contributions to Business and Community Services
2009; University of Northern Iowa, College of Business Administration
Veridian Credit Union Community Engagement
Award Nominee
2006; University of Northern Iowa, College of
Business Administration
Outstanding Faculty Contribution to Business
and Community Services
2005; University of Northern Iowa, College of Business Administration
US Dept of Health and Human Services
Outstanding Volunteer
1985; Stanislaus County, CA