Dariela Rodriguez

Teacher/Debate/Assistant Golf Coach, Earl Warren High School 

EDUCATION

Master of Science, Athletic Administration and International Sport Management    December 2023 to Present

East Texas A&M University 

Ph.D., Communication                                                                                           December 2012

The University of Oklahoma

Doctoral Dissertation: Millennials in Sports: Is Generation Y Changing the Coach-Athlete Dynamic?

Master of Arts, Communication                                                                                    May 2008

The University of Texas at San Antonio

Masters Thesis: Coach/Athlete Relationship in Professional Sports: Efficacy vs. Immediacy

Teacher Certification, Secondary Communication and English                                May 2003

The University of Texas at San Antonio

Bachelor of Arts, Communication/Public Relations                                           December 2000

The University of Texas at San Antonio

TEACHING EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATIONS

Teacher, Coach, UIL Coordinator                                                                        2017 to Present

Earl Warren High School, Northside ISD

·      Teacher, Communication Applications

·      Coach, Speech and Debate Team

·      UIL Academic Coordinator

·      Coach, Assistant Golf

Lecturer, Communication Studies, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Fall 2020 to 2022

Undergraduate level of teaching                                                                        

·      Responsible for online asynchronous teaching for courses in the Department of Communication.

·      Courses taught include Introduction to Communication, Organizational Communication, Business and Technical Communication, and Interpersonal Communication.

Adjunct Faculty, Department of Communication Studies                                     2012 to 2020

Ashland University

·      Adjunct for graduate and undergraduate courses online

Co-Chair, Department of Communication Studies                                                 2016 to 2017

·      Communication Studies merger with Journalism and Digital Media.

·      Formerly Associate Professor

·      Formerly Coordinator, Sport Communication

·      Appointment as Graduate Faculty

Certification, Risk and Crisis Communication                                                                            March 2013

Harvard University School of Public Health

Teaching Assistant                                                                                                      2008 to 2010

Communication Department, The University of Oklahoma                         

·      Taught the Principles of Communication course discussion sections and Public Speaking for undergraduates.

RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS

Books

Liberman, C. J., Rodriguez, D., & Avtgis, T. A. (2017). Casing risk and crisis: Communicating in a disruptive age. Dubuque, IA: Kendall-Hunt.

Rodriguez, D. (2016).  Sport communication: An interpersonal perspective. Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt.

Book Chapters

*Indicates students as co-authors

Rodriguez, D., Avtgis, T. A., & Liberman, C. J. (2016). Running in while running out: First responders communication during traumatic events. In L. A. Harvell & Nisbett, G. (Eds.), Denying death: An interdisciplinary approach to terror management theory. New York: Routledge.

Rodriguez, D., & Nisbett, G. (2016). Voted in: The team that could win for losing. In J. Wrench & D. Tucker (Eds.) Casing Sport Communication. (pp. 158-162). Dubuque, IA: Kendall-Hunt.

* Rodriguez, D., Dunbar, N. E., & Cronin, N. A. (2013).  Interpersonal adaptation theory: Deceptive communication in text messages.  In C. J. Liberman (Ed.), Casing persuasive communication. Dubuque, IA: Kendall-Hunt.

Publications (Peer Reviewed)

*Indicates students as co-authors

* Wise, M., & Rodriguez, D. (2013). Detecting deceptive communication through computer-mediated technology: Applying interpersonal deception theory to texting behavior. Communication Research Reports, 30(4), 342-346.

Dunbar, N. E., Banas, J. A., Rodriguez, D., Jie, S., & Abra, G. (2012). Humor use in power-differentiated interactions. Humor: International Journal of Humor Research, 25(4), 469-489.

Banas, J. A., Dunbar, N. E., Rodriguez, D., & Jie, S. (2011). A review of humor in educational settings: Four decades of research. Communication Education, 60(1), 115-144.

Goldsmith, J., Wittenberg-Lyles, E., Rodriguez, D., & Sanchez-Reilly, S.  (2010). Interdisciplinary geriatric and palliative care team narratives: Collaboration practices and barriers. Qualitative Health Research, 20(1), 90-104.

Professional Presentations (Peer Reviewed)

*Indicates student(s) as co-author(s)

*Rodriguez, D, Reyna-Corzo, B, & (2016, March). The abuse in power: Domestic violence in sports. Paper presented at the Ashland University Sports and Violence Conference, Ashland, Ohio.

Rodriguez, D., Avtgis, T. A., Liberman, C. J. (2015, November). Running in while others are running out: First responders communication during traumatic events. Paper presented at the 101st annual meeting of the National Communication Association Conference, Las Vegas, NV.

Avtgis, T. A., Rodriguez, D., Harvell, L. A., Wigley, C. J., & Smulowitz, S. M. (2015, April). Agreeing to disagree: An interactive symposium about communication theories and their impact on non-academic, professional scenarios. Panel to be presented at the 106th annual meeting of the Eastern Communication Association Convention, Philadelphia, PA.

Arnett, R.C., Pollock, T.P, Avtgis, T.A., Rodriguez, D. (2014, October). Communication ethics: context & consequences. Panel presented at the 78th annual meeting of the Ohio Communication Association Conference, Columbus, OH.

* Lentz, K., & Rodriguez, D. (2014, October). Connection between team efficacy and team immediacy in women’s basketball. Paper presented at the 78th annual meeting of the Ohio Communication Association Conference, Columbus, OH.

Chory, R. M., Avtgis, T. A., Polack, E. P., Wieczorek, S. M., & Rodriguez, D. (2013, April). The organizational confluence of healthcare and communication: A roundtable.  Panel presented at the 104th annual meeting of the Eastern Communication Association Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.

Rodriguez, D. (2013, April). Millennials, leaderships, and power in sports: A martial arts perspective. Paper presented at The Sixth Summit on Communication and Sport, Austin, TX.

Rodriguez, D. (2012, March). Y Now: The changing face of millennial athletes.  Paper presented at The Fifth Summit on Communication and Sport, Peoria, IL.

Burgoon, J. K., Dunbar, N. E., Robertson, K. R., Rodriguez, D., Bernard, D. R. (2011, May). Observer ratings of behavioral adaptation in deceptive interactions. Paper presented at the International Communication Association Conference, Boston, MA.

Rodriguez, D., & Mous, E. A. (2010, March). Presence of immediacy in professional coach athlete relationships. Paper presented at the Fourth Summit on Communication and Sport, Cleveland, OH.

Dunbar, N. E., Banas, J. A., Rodriguez, D., Liu, S., & Abra, G. (2009, June). Humor use in power-differentiated interaction. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the International Society for Humor Studies Conference, Long Beach, CA.

Rodriguez, D., Nisbett, G. S., Eosco, G., Harvell, L. (2009, April). The enduring impact of Katrina: Examining the influence of evacuee communities on the 2008 presidential election. Poster presented at the University of Oklahoma Center for Risk and Crisis Management, Norman, OK.

Nisbett, G., & Rodriguez, D. (2009, April). The other big win: Examining the power of political momentum. Paper presented at the Joint Conference of the National Popular Culture and American Culture Associations, New Orleans, LA.

Wittenburg-Lyles, E. M., Oliver, D. P., Dmiris, G. R., Rodriguez, D., & Klien, C. L. (2008, Feburary). Relational control in hospice interdisciplinary team meetings. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Western States Communication Association 79th Annual Convention, Denver, CO. (Top Four Paper in Communication Theory).

Wittenburg-Lyles, E. M., Rodriguez, D., & Sanchez-Reilly, S. (2007, February). “There are many, many things that you cannot solve with a pill”: Exploring the voice of the lifeworld through interdisciplinary perspectives. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Western States Communication Association 78th Annual Convention, Seattle, WA.

SHORT COURSES (Peer Reviewed)

Rodriguez, D. Avtgis, T.A., & Liberman, C.J. (2016, November). Innovative approaches to the application of risk and crisis communication. Short course to be presented at 102nd annual meeting of the National Communication Association Conference, Philadelphia, PA.

Rodriguez, D., Nisbett, G., Hartsfiled, J., & Schartel Dunn, S. (2014, April).  Sport communication: A shift back to theory. Short Course presented at the 105th annual meeting of the Eastern Communication Association Convention, Providence, RI.

Avtgis, T. A., Polack, E. P., Rodriguez, D., & Wieczorek, S. M. (2013, November). Connecting medical communication.  Short Course presented at the 99th annual meeting of the National Communication Association Conference, Washington, D.C.

PANEL PRESENTATIONS

Chen, L., Welker, J., Rodriguez, D., Mahan, R., Contreras, S., Finley, K., Fox, J. (2019). Online communication classes as echo chambers: Are we killing the face-to-face experience? Panel presented at the 2019 Texas Speech and Communication Association Conference, Amarillo, TX.

Graves, V., Lozano, G., Rodriguez, D. (2019). Team culture and online classes. Panel presented at the 2019 Texas Speech and Communication Association Conference, Amarillo, TX.

Sharp, M., Rodriguez, D., Shaheen, K., (2019). Breaking silos and building bridges. Panel presented at the 2019 Texas Speech and Communication Association Conference, Amarillo, TX.

SPEAKING ENGAGMENTS/TRAININGS

·      Conflict management. Auxiliary services student staff training. University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley (Spring 2020).

·      Branding your organization. University recreation student staff training. University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley (Fall 2019).

MEMBERSHIPS, PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

·      National Communication Association

·      International Association for Communication and Sport

·      Texas Speech and Communication Association

PROFESSIONAL, COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY, AND DEPARTMENTAL SERVICE

Professional:

·      Rhetoric and Communication Theory Division Chair, Texas Speech and Communication Association (2019-2020)

·      Interpersonal and Organizational Communication Division Chair, Texas Speech and Communication Association (2018-2019)

·      Editor-in-Chief, Ohio Communication Journal. A publication of the Ohio Communication Association (2016-2017)

·      Editorial Board member for the International Journal of Sport Communication (2015-Present)

·      Conference Coordinator, Ohio Communication Association (2013-2016)

·      Editorial Board member for the Ohio Communication Association Journal (2012-2015)

·      Central Region representative for the Ohio Communication Association (2012-2013)

·      Editorial Board member for Communication Research Reports (2012-2014)

University/College

·      Faculty Sponsor: Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity (2016- 2017)

·      Taskforce for Greek Life (2016)

·      Taskforce for Athletic Excellence, Presidential appointment (2016)

·      Ashland University Athletics Committee (2015-2017)

·      College of Arts and Sciences, Brown Bag Luncheon Speaker

o   “Cohesion, Immediacy, & Efficacy: The Makings of A Champion” (2015)

·      Keynote Speaker for Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society Induction (2014)

·      Ashland University Faculty Senator (2014-2017)

·      Marketing and Admission Committee (2014-2016)

o   Chair, 2015-2016

·      Student Life Committee Member (2014-2017)

·      Member of search committee for new faculty hire in Biology (2013-2014)

·      Ashland University Faculty Senate alternate (2013-2014)

·      Faculty Sponsor: Sport Club, Women’s Soccer at Ashland University (2013-2014)

Departmental:

·      Chair of search committee for new faculty hire in the Department of Communication Studies (2016)

·      Responsible for graduate and undergraduate student advising within the department (2012-2017)

·      Assisted in on campus recruitment events for the Department of Communication Studies (2012-2017)

·      Member of search committee for new faculty hire in Department of Communication Studies (2014)

·      Member of marketing team for the undergraduate Health and Risk Communication Major

·      Member of marketing team for Graduate Health and Risk Communication degree

·      Faculty Sponsor: Sport Communication Club (2013-2017)

·      Faculty Sponsor: Lambda Pi Eta Communication National Honor Society (2013-2017)

·      Course by conferences:

o   Spring 2015: COM 209 Persuasion and Ethics, COM 323 Sport Public Relations, COM 430 Strategic Communication

o   Fall 2014: COM 430 Strategic Communication, COM 205 Introduction to Public Relations, COM 313 Race and Gender in Sport Communication.

o   Spring 2014: COM 209 Persuasion and Ethics

o   Fall 2013: COM 333 Leadership Communication

o   Spring 2013: COM 333 Leadership Communication

o   Fall 2012: COM 163 Foundations of Sport Communication

Community:

·      Head coach, Ashland YMCA Basketball League

·      Assistant coach, Ashland Youth Baseball League

·      Mayor’s Court Clerks of Ohio Professional Development Program

o   Topic: Humor and Communication in the Workplace (2014)

HONORS/AWARDS

·      Ashland University Academic Mentor Award, 2016

·      Western States Communication Association, 2008

o   Top Four Paper in Communication Theory

CONSULTING

·      Ohio Special Response Team

o   Promotional campaigns along with student intern

·      Rural Emergency Trauma Institute

o   Analysis of qualitative first responder research

MEDIA RECOGNITION/ATTENTION

·      Ashland University Sport Communication Club Forum on Concussions

o   Chandler, J. “AU panel talks concussion facts,” Zanesville Times Recorder, March 25, 2014. http://www.zanesvilletimesrecorder.com/article/B7/20140325/SPORTS/303250017/AU-panel-talks-concussion-facts

o   Chandler, J. “AU panel talks concussion facts,” Coloradoan Online, March 25, 2014.http://www.coloradoan.com/story/news/2014/03/25/au-panel-talks-concussion-facts/6888209/

·      Development and Introduction of the Master of Arts in Health and Risk Communication

o   Thomas, L.S. “There’s a code for that” Sombrilla: The University of Texas at San Antonio Online Magazine, Spring 2014. http://utsa.edu/sombrilla/spring2014/story/alumni-profile-Rodriguez.html#.VIXg#hbe6-8.

o    “AU establishes online master’s program in Health and Risk Communication,” Richland Source Online, January 27, 2014. http://www.richlandsource.com/education/au-establishes-online-master-s-program-in-health-and-risk/article_f497ddb0-86b0-11e3-8254-001a4bcf6878.html?mode=print

o   “Ashland University Establishes Online Master’s Program in Health and Risk Communication,” PRWEB Online, January 24, 2014. http://www.prweb.com/printer/11517853.htm

o   “First Health and Risk Communication Program Offered by Ashland University,” Health News Texas Online, October 14, 2013. http://healthnewstexas.com/10556/first-health-and-risk-communication-program-offered-by-ashland-university/

o   “First Undergraduate Degree Program in Health and Risk Communication Introduced at Ashland University,” University Herald, October 23, 2013. http://www.universityhearld.com/articles/5115/20131023/first-undergraduate-degree-health-risk-communication-ashland-university.htm

GRANTS

·      Ashland University Faculty Travel Grant (2016-2017)

·      Ashland University Faculty Travel Grant (2015-2016)

·      Ashland University Summer Research and Writing Grant (2015)

·      Ashland University Faculty Travel Grant (2014-2015)

·      Ashland University Faculty Travel Grant (2013-2014)

·      Ashland University Summer Research and Writing Grant (2013)

·      Ashland University Faculty Travel Grant (2012-2013)

COURSES TAUGHT

Undergraduate Courses

Ashland University

COM 101 Introduction to Communication (online)

COM 120 Foundations of Health Communication

COM 163 Foundations of Sport Communication

COM 201B Practicum: Sport Communication

COM 205 Introduction to Public Relations

COM 209 Persuasion and Ethics

COM 211 Public Relations Writing

COM 221 Topics in Public Relations

COM 223 Topics in Sport Communication

COM 302 Intercultural Communication

COM 313 Gender and Race in Sport

COM 320 Health Communication

COM 323 Sport Public Relations

COM 333 Leadership Communication

COM 370 Informatics in Health Communication (online)

COM 375 Informatics in Sport Communication (online)

COM 410 Relational Communication in Sport

COM 415 Communication in Sport Organizations

COM 430 Strategic Communication

COM 436 Communication Internship

COM 473 Capstone in Strategic Communication

COM 474 Public Relations Campaigns

COM 498 Independent Study

MDS 490 Multidisciplinary Studies Capstone

University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley

COM 1311 Introduction to Communication (online)

COM 1318 Interpersonal Communication (online)

COM 3313 Business & Technical Communication (online)

COM 3332 Organizational Communication (online)

Graduate Courses Taught

COM 510 Introduction to Graduate Studies (online)

COM 530 Theories of Communication (online)

COM 630 Interpersonal Communication (online)

COM 610 Risk Communication (online)

COM 620 Strategic Communication (online)

COM 650 Risk and Crisis Communication (online)

COM 710 Informatics in Communication (online)

COM 780 Capstone in Communication (online)