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BLAIR W. BROWNING
One Bear Place - 97368
Waco, TX76798
(254)710-6913
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EDUCATION:
GraduateTexasA&MUniversity, College Station, TX
Doctorate of Philosophy Degree
Major: Organizational Communication
Dissertation: Teams in transition: An ethnographic case-study
highlighting cohesion and leadership in a collegiate athletic team
(Chair: Charles Conrad)
December 2007
GraduateBaylorUniversity, Waco, TX
Master of Arts Degree
Major: Organizational Communication
August 1999
UndergraduateBaylorUniversity, Waco, TX
Bachelor of Arts Degree
Major: Business
December 1995
ACADEMIC POSITIONS HELD:
8/08-presentBAYLORUNIVERSITY, Waco, TX
Department of Communication Studies
-Assistant Professor
8/99-7/08BAYLORUNIVERSITY, Waco, TX
Department of Communication Studies
- Lecturer, Senior Lecturer
OTHER POSITIONS HELD:
9/96-5/98BAYLOR UNIVERSITY, Waco, TX
Department of Admission Services
-Admissions Counselor
AWARDS AND HONORS:
Honored Dignitary in the Homecoming Parade, 2012
(Invited by President Starr)
Collins Outstanding Professor Recipient, 2012
Collins Outstanding Professor Award Finalist, 2005, 2009, 2011
Mortar Board Circle of Achievement Award, 2003, 2009, 2011
(Invited in 2011 by Amanda McLachlan: President of Mortar Board)
Guidestone Outstanding Faculty Member, October, 2011
Order of Omega (Greek Honor Society) Faculty
Member of the Month, October, 2011
Athletic Department Outstanding Professor Award, 2006-13
Phi Kappa Chi “Light Your World” Faculty Award, 2011, 2012
Kappa Alpha Theta Faculty of the Week (November 7, 2011)
Athletic Department Honorary Captain, 2003, 2005
Baylor University Panhellenic Teacher of the Month,
March 2000, September 2009
RESEARCH AND TEACHING INTERESTS:
Research Interests: Temporary leadership, Communication and sport,
Social media and sport, Communication pedagogy
Teaching Interests:Leadershipand Communication, Conflict and Communication,
Small Group Communication, Organizational Communication
PUBLICATIONS:
Browning, B.W. & Sanderson, J. (Under Review). Education on the Digital Terrain:
Exploring College Athletes’ Perceptions of Social Media Training, Southern Communication Journal.
Browning, B.W. & Boys, S. (Revise & Resubmit). An organization on hold and interim
leadership in demand: A case study of individual and organizational identity. Communication Studies.
Browning, B.W. & Sanderson, J. (in press). Communication that
motivates and resonates. In Borland, J.F., Kane, G.M., Burton, L.J. (Eds.), Sport leadership in the 21st Century (pp. ***). Boston: Jones & Bartlett.
Sanderson, J. & Browning, B.W. (in press). Training versus monitoring: A
qualitative examination of athletic department practices regarding student-athletes and Twitter. Qualitative Research and Reports in Communication.
Browning, B.W. & Cunningham, J.R. (2013). Death, taxes…and the behavioral
Interview?Communication Currents, (February), National Communication Association publication. Retrieved from
Browning, B.W. & Sanderson, J. (2012). The positives and negatives of
Twitter: Exploring how student-athletes use Twitter and respond to critical tweets. International Journal of Sport Communication, 5(4), 503-521.
Browning, B.W. & McNamee, L.G. (2012). Considering the temporary leader in
temporary work arrangements: Sensemaking and enacted environments of interim leaders. Human Relations, 65(6), 729-752.
Browning, B.W. & Boys, S. (2012). Extending the conversation: Examining
culture change through the lens of interim leadership. OD Practitioner, 44(1),
18-23.
Browning, B.W. & Cunningham, J.R. (2012). Students better be on their best behavior:
How to prepare for the most common job interviewing technique.Communication Teacher, 26(3), 152-157.
Browning, B.W. & Kassing, J.W. (2011). “We aren’t looking at this as an
audition”: Exploring interim leadership in college athletics. International
Journal of Sport Communication, 4(4), 514-528.
Browning, B.W. (2011). Know your audience: Teaching with relevance to the millennial generation. Texas Speech Communication Journal Online (October). Retrieved from
Browning, B.W. (2011). Gladwell and group communication: Using The Tipping Point as a supplemental text. Communication Teacher, 25 (2), 90-93.
Browning, B.W. (2007). Leadership in desperate times: An analysis of Endurance: Shackleton’s incredible voyage through the lens of leadership theory. Advances in Developing Human Resources, 9, 183-198.
McCormick, B., & Browning, B.W. (2004). The right words at the right time: How to get
off the road to litigation and on the road to resolution. Today’s CPA,
November/December issue (vol. 32, No. 2), 30-34.
RESEARCH IN PROGRESS/UPCOMING (working titles):
Browning, B.W. & Sanderson, J. I'd like to ask you a question: Ask.fm and crisis communication implications for college athletics
Browning, B.W. & Sanderson, J. Babysitter, mentor, or both: Examining the role of the athletic academic advisor and their investment in the college athlete.
Sanderson, J. & Browning, B.W. Calling out the woman calling the game: Examining
maladaptive parasocial expressions towards Doris Burke.
Browning, B.W. & Sanderson, J. Advocates of the university, the student-athlete or
both?: Athletic department leaders manage their roles with regard to social media use.
Sanderson, J. & Browning, B.W. To tweet or not to tweet…: Exploring Division I
athletic departments social media policies.
Browning, B.W. & Sanderson, J. The positives and negatives of
Twitter: Replication study exploring how student-athletes use Twitter and respond to critical tweets.
Browning, B.W. Should I stay or should I go?: Reactions of interim pastors and church members to temporary leadership.
Browning, B.W. & McNamee, L.G. Faith, Masculinity, and Work: An analysis of Christian stay-at-home-dads.
Browning, B.W. Fowler, R. Negate the negatives in negotiation: Students in search of a good deal.
Browning, B.W. & Kassing, J. Anticipating leadership: Collegiate athletics and the
“Head Coach in-waiting”
RECENT/UPCOMINGPRESENTATIONS:
Browning, B.W. & Sanderson, J. (2013, June).Social media education for athletic
administrators and student-athletes. National Athletic Academic Advisors
Association (N4A) Convention, Jacksonville, FL.
Browning, B.W. & Sanderson, J. (2013, April). Training versus monitoring: A
qualitative examination of athletic department practices regarding student-athletes
and Twitter. College Sport Research Institute Conference, Chapel Hill, NC.
Browning, B.W. & Sanderson, J. (2013, February). The positives and negatives of
Twitter: Exploring how student-athletes use Twitter and respond to critical tweets. Paper to be presented at the Communication and Sport Summit, University of Texas-Austin.*Distinguished Paper* (Will lead scholarly discussion over paper)
Browning, B.W., Boys, S., & Fairhurst, G. (2012, November). An organization on hold
and interim leadership in demand: A case study of individual and organizational identity management. Paper presented at the Applied/Organizational Communication Division, National Communication Association, Orlando.
Browning, B.W. (2012, July). Faculty engagement and student activities. Keynote
Address for Baylor-sponsored SAND conference (attended by student activities representatives from 23 different Texas universities): Baylor University.
Browning, B.W. (2012, April). Authentic leadership: How critical life events act as a
catalyst for change. Presented for the Collins Outstanding Professor Lecture, Baylor University.
Browning, B.W. & Kassing, J. (2012, March). We aren’t looking at this as an audition”:
Exploring interim leadership in college athletics. Paper presented at the Communication and Sport Summit, Bradley University.
Browning, B.W., & Boys, S. (2010, November). Interim leadership in the context of a revolutionary culture change: (Non)strategic implications for Interim U. Paper presented at the Organizational Communication Division, National Communication Association: San Francisco.
Browning, B.W., McNamee, L.G. & Macobin, T. (2009, November). Faith, masculinity, and work: An analysis of Christian stay-at-home-dads. Paper presented at the Organizational Communication Division,National Communication Association Convention, Chicago, IL.
Browning, B.W. (2008, July). Teams in Transition: Examining Collegiate Athletics to Better Understand Organizational Change. Paper presented at the conference, Organizational Communication at ALTA Revisited: Reflection, Synthesis, Engagement, Alta, UT.
Browning, B.W. (2006, March). Teams in transition: An ethnographic case study of a collegiate athletic team. Paper presented at the Communication and Sport Summit, Arizona State-West University.
Browning, B.W. (2006, February). Qualitative research design: A case study highlighting the initial steps in the process. Paper presented at Communication Studies Week, Baylor University.
Browning, B.W. (2005, November). Leadership in desperate times: An analysis of Endurance – Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage through the lens of leadership theory. Paper presented at the Applied Communication Division, National Communication Association Convention, Boston, MA.
Browning, B.W. (2005, November). There is no I or we in team: A narrative analysis highlighting the nonunitary self. Paper presented at the Critical and Cultural Studies Division, National Communication Association Convention, Boston, MA.
Browning, B.W. (2005, February). The ideal for IDEAAL: Evaluating the impact of an Asian American leadership development program. Paper presented at Baylor Scholar’s Day, Waco, TX.
Browning, B.W. (2004, November). The bubble that burst: A murdered basketball player and the identity of a university. Paper presented at the Student Division, National Communication Association Convention, Chicago, IL.
Browning, B.W. (2003, November). Respect? Just a little bit: A qualitative pilot study of player/coach interaction. Paper presented at the Communication and Sport Pre-Conference, National Communication Association Convention, Miami, FL.
CONSULTING:
Browning, B.W. (2013, August). Social media education for student-athletes. Texas A&M University.
College Station, TX.
Browning, B.W. (2013, May). Social media education for student life administrators. Network of Friends
Conference, University of Mary-Hardin Baylor, Belton, TX.
Browning, B.W. (2012, August). Social media training for student-athletes and student-leaders.
University of Mary-Hardin Baylor, Belton, TX.
Browning, B.W. (2012, January). Leading and facilitating small groups: Best practices.
Communities in Schools, Waco, TX.
Browning, B.W. (2011, May). Fishbones and Guidestars: Engaging
Conflict in the Workplace. Student Life Summit - UMHB, Belton, TX.
Browning, B.W. & McNamee, L.G. (2011, January). Fishbones and Guidestars: Engaging
Conflict in the Workplace. Communities in Schools, Waco, TX.
Browning, B.W. (2010, January). Conflict Management Styles and Strategies. Communities
in Schools, Waco, TX.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
National Communication Association (NCA)
International Association of Communication and Sport (IACS)
International Communication Association (ICA)
COURSES TAUGHT:
CSS 1301 – Fundamentals of Public Communication
CSS 3304 – Small Group Communication
CSS 3306 – Interviewing
CSS 4303 – Leadership and Communication
CSS 4311 – Conflict and Communication
CSS 4V85 – Special Problems in Communication
RECENT UNIVERSITY SERVICE:
Spring, 2013Keynote speaker at Student Foundation Scholarship banquet
-Talk titled “Healthy Things Grow” given to 120 scholarship recipients, Student Foundation members, and donors (5th Floor Cashion, May)
Served on final selection committee for Carr P. Collins Scholars program
-Asked by Melinda Oliver, Assistant Director of Scholarships, to pare down 50 semi-finalists to 10 recipients and 10 alternates by reviewing nominee packets
Emcee/Host of Baylor’s All-University SING
Member, 1845 Society
Selected 3rd annual recipient of Kyle Lake scholarship
Fall, 2012Faculty Sponsor, Freshman Leadership Organization (FLO)
Member, Baylor University Undergraduate Admissions Committee
- Named by the University Committee on Committees
to a 3-year term from August 2010-2013
University 1000 leader
- Facilitated meetings with group of 16 freshmen to help
their assimilation and transition process into Baylor
Member, Baylor University SING Policies and Procedures Committee
-Named by the University Committee on Committees to a 1-year term
Emcee/Host of Baylor’s Pigskin Revue
Emcee/Host of Baylor’s Faculty/Staff/Retiree Christmas Dinner
Summer, 2012-Delivered keynote address at Baylor’s SAND conference attended
by student activities/student life representatives from 23 different
Texas Universities
-Served on the search committee for the Assistant Director of
Campus Programs position within Student Activities
Spring, 2012Presided over Board of Regents dinner with Baylor Athletics Year
in Review with colleague, John Cunningham
Emcee/Host of Baylor’s All-University SING
Member, 1845 Society
Fall, 2011Fulbright Scholarship application mentor (Randall Fowler)
Chapel Presenter (9/14/11) in all three sections of Chapel Forum
Member, Baylor University Undergraduate Admissions Committee
- Named by the University Committee on Committees
to a 3-year term from August 2010-2013
University 1000 leader
- Facilitated meetings with group of 18 freshmen to help
their assimilation and transition process into Baylor
Emcee/Host of Baylor’s Pigskin Revue
Summer, 2011Panel member/Faculty respondent at Baylor Line Camp (7/28 and 7/29)
Spring, 2011Emcee/Host of Baylor’s All-University SING
Featured in Baylor Development mailer on financial giving
Member, 1845 Society
Fall, 2010Member, Baylor University Undergraduate Admissions Committee
- Named by the University Committee on Committees
to a 3-year term from August 2010-2013
University 1000 leader
- Facilitated meetings with group of 18 freshmen to help
their assimilation and transition process into Baylor
Emcee/Host of Baylor’s Pigskin Revue
“Sic ‘Em Day” Guest Speaker
- One of five faculty members who presented a brief lecture to
prospective students and their parents who were visiting campus.
Spring, 2010Guest Speaker for Student Foundation Scholarship Banquet
Emcee/Host of Baylor’s All-University SING
Guest Speaker for inaugural “Brown Bag Lunch” for the Office of
Spiritual Life with talk titled, “How to lead a small group”
Fall, 2009University 1000 leader
- Facilitated meetings with group of 18 freshmen to help
their assimilation and transition process into Baylor
“Sic ‘Em Day” Guest Speaker
- One of five faculty members who presented a brief lecture to
prospective students and their parents who were visiting campus.
Emcee/Host of Baylor’s Pigskin Revue
Summer, 2009Summer Faculty Institute Fellow along with 14 other colleagues
Spring, 2009Emcee/Host of Baylor’s All-University SING
- Chosen by Student Activities to emcee this student-led event
“Pie-a-Prof” participant at Baylor’s 2nd annual “Relay for Life” event
Guest Speaker, Freshman Leadership Organization (FLO)
Fall, 2008Emcee/Host of Baylor’s Pigskin Revue
- Chosen by Student Activities to emcee this student-led event
Selected to be a part of the 2009 Baylor Summer Faculty Institute
RECENT DEPARTMENTAL SERVICE:
Fall, 1999 - PresentAdditional Departmental Service:
- Advise numerous students each semester, engage in career
counseling with current students, and meet with prospective
students visiting campus. Also attend and assist with
departmental advising day each semester
- Serve as Departmental representative every year at Spring Premiere in
which I give two presentations annually to prospective students
and their families
- Attend Lamda Pi Eta departmental honors ceremony each semester
Spring, 2012Created our department Facebook page with colleague, Jane Damron
Served on Honor’s Thesis committee for Scott Truitt
Selected second recipient of annual Kyle Lake scholarship
Fall, 2011Represented department at Career/Major Roundtable at October event that was sponsored by CASA and the Office of Career Counseling.
Summer, 2011Selected first recipient of Kyle Lake Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Spring, 2011Member, Communication Week planning committee
Fall, 2009Member, Search Committee for Organizational Communication position
Initiated new endowed scholarship fund for the department: Kyle Lake Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund for Speech Communication
Summer, 2009Member, Honors Thesis committee for Jackie Hyland for her paper, “Changing
the face of politics: Latin American women in the 21st century.”
Spring, 2009Reviewer, National Communication Association Pre-Conference submissions
Interviewer for Peer and Peer-Plus Survey
- Contacted and interviewed faculty from Saint Louis University
and University of Cincinnati in order to gain information about their
approach to tenure regarding publications, resource support, etc.
Fall, 2008 - PresentGuest Speaker, CSS 1305 Intro to Communication Studies class
- Lectured on the topic of “What is Organizational Communication?”
COMMUNITY SERVICE:
Vertical Ministries
-Member of the 5-person Board
Legacy Family Ministries
- Co-lead the “Weekender” retreat for engaged couples (2003-present)
- Organize and facilitate discussions and activities
between 10-15 couples
-Assist in annual “Legacy in the Park” fundraiser (2010-present)
Kyle Lake Foundation
-Chair of Golf Tournament (2012)
-Member of Golf Tournament Committee (2011-present)
-Head of Public Relations Committee for annual tournament
-Raise funds for Foundation
University Baptist Church
- Co-Chair/Member of Finance Team (2006-2013)
- Sunday school and/or Community Group Leader (1995-2013)
- Member of Search Committee for two Community Pastor
positions and for Office Manager position (spring, 2010)
- Member of Leadership Team (1998-2002)
- Charter Member (1995)
Woodway Family Center
- Youth soccer coach
(Pre-K team), 2012
(1st and 2nd grade team), 2011
(Kindergarten team), 2010
Youth t-ball coach
(Pre-K team), 2012-13
Youth basketball
(2nd grade team), 2012-13
South Bosque Elementary School
-Community Read Day, 2012-2013 (February)