R.

Chase Dunn
Arizona State University
Human Communication,
Office: Stauffer A316
The Hugh Downs School
Email: rcdunn2@asu.edu
950 S. Forest Mall
Website: rchasedunn.weebly.com
Tempe, AZ 85281

Education
Ph.D. Interdisciplinary Human Communication, in progress
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

M.A. Communication & Advocacy, 2019

James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA

B.A. Communication Studies, 2017

James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA

Professional Experience
2019-Present Graduate Teaching Associateship, Human Communication,
The Hugh Downs School, Arizona State University

Courses Taught:
 COM 263: Elements of Intercultural Communication
2017-2019  iCourse COM 263: Elements of Intercultural
Communication (online)

Graduate Teaching Assistant, Communication Studies, James

Madison University

Courses Taught:
 SCOM 123: Fundamental Human Communication: Group
Presentations (9 Sections)

Spring 2017 Teaching Assistant, International Leaders in Education Program,

James Madison University

Courses Taught:
 Instructional Technology Workshop
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Spring 2017 Intern, Institute for Constructive Advocacy & Dialogue, James
Madison University

Designed and facilitated dialogic events with Dr. Lori Britt.

2013-2017 Student Assistant, Learning, Technology, and Leadership

Education, James Madison University

Assisted educational technology and design faculty.

2014-2015 Resident Advisor, Office of Residence Life, James Madison

University

Assisted first-year students in on-campus housing.

Research

Refereed Broderick, M. L., Harter, L. M., & Dunn, R. C. (in press). Narrating
Journal across the lifespan: Temporal pressures, aesthetic presence, and
Publications consummation of the other. Liminalities: A Journal of Performance
Studies.

Dunn, R. C. (2019). “You sir are a hypocrite”: Responses to Pence’s

MLK Day tweets as attention intervention. Atlantic Journal of
Communication, 27(5), 354-365. doi:10.1080/15456870.2019.1647206

Dunn, R. C. (2018). “The future is in good hands”: A pentadic analysis

of President Barack Obama’s farewell address. Kaleidoscope: A
Graduate Journal of Qualitative Communication Research, 17, 73-89.
Retrieved from https://opensiuc.lib.siu.edu/kaleidoscope/vol17/iss1/7

Refereed Dunn, R. C., & Brubaker, E. N. (2020, February). Systemic

Convention Perpetuation or Agitation? Analysis of the NIFI's “Climate Choices”
Presentations Guide. Presented at Western States Communication Association
Convention, Denver, CO.

Dunn, R. C., & Dunn, M. S. (2019, April). Creating bigger worlds:

Exploring relationships between childhood trauma, memory, and
dissociation. Presented at Eastern Communication Association
Convention, Providence, RI.

Dunn, R. C. (2018, September). “You sir are a hypocrite”: Responses

to Pence’s MLK Day tweets as attention intervention. Presented at
Carolinas Communication Conference, Charlotte, NC.
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Panel Dunn, R. C. (2019, April). A tour of Miracle Ridge: Rhetorical social

Presentations intervention into Gov. Northam’s pipeline position. Presented at
Eastern Communication Association Convention, Providence, RI.

Dunn, R. C. (2018, April). Rough road ahead: A look at Uber’s image

repair following sexual harassment allegations. Presented at Eastern
Communication Association Convention, Pittsburgh, PA.

Chillemi, N., Dunn, R. C., Harrington, E., & Shaw, R., (2017, April).
A facilitation on what can be done to make Harrisonburg a leader in
community and police relations in the context of race. Presented at the
JMU SCOM Undergraduate Research Conference, Harrisonburg, VA.

Academic Activities

Learning Exchange Participation, funded

Sept. 2018 Kettering Foundation

Participant; Interdisciplinary meeting to discuss research
opportunities using the National Issues Forums digital archives

Workshop Presentations

July 2018 First Response Mediation? Applying the Model of “Pop-Up”

Facilitation
Co-Presenter; Fairfield Center Continuing Education Workshop

May 2018 Organizational Communication

Presenter; Presidential Leadership Academy at James Madison
University

Facilitations

March 2019 “Flashpoint” on JMU’s Commemorative Landscape

As part of JMU President Jonathan Alger’s Task Force on
Inclusion, facilitated faculty groups on how to address potentially
racialized and offensive statues, names of buildings, artwork, etc.
on campus.

March 2018 “Democracy in Peril” Pop-Up Dialogue

Co-designed and convened a pop-up dialogue following an event
in the speaker series “Democracy in Peril” at James Madison
University. The facilitation was part of a class project, aiming to
invite audience interaction after listening to the message given by
former Lt. Gov. of Virginia, Bill Bolling.
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Feb. 2018 National Issues Forum guide:

“How Can We Get American Politics Back on Track?”
Facilitated a group of undergraduate students using the guide
provided by the National Issues Forum Institute. This facilitation
was a part of the 2018 School of Public and International Affairs
symposium at James Madison University.

Nov. 2017 Community Conversations in Challenging Times

Co-led a workshop with Dr. Rob Alexander on “First Response
Facilitation” for a facilitator training day hosted by the
Shenandoah Valley Facilitation Network.

Oct. 2017 Comprehensive Planning for Harrisonburg, VA

Facilitated a series of meetings to gain public input on a revision
to Harrisonburg, VA’s comprehensive plan, focusing on a range
of issues from economic development to environmental
sustainability.

May 2017 Community Gardens Focus Group

Aided the Harrisonburg, VA government in designing and
facilitating a focus group to gather information needed to draft
future legislation.

Feb. 2017 VIRTUES II Conference

Designed and facilitated a full-day dialogic event for 4-VA to
discuss the collaboration of industry and education in the
development of Unmanned Aerial Systems visited by the
Governor of Virginia.

Feb. 2017 Immigrant & Refugee Summit

Facilitated an event with New Bridges to gather information on
the history, organizations, and practices of advocating for
immigrants and refugees in Harrisonburg, VA.

Nov. 2016 Community and Police Relations Facilitation

Designed and facilitated a deliberative event with community
activist organizations, JMU student groups, Harrisonburg Police
Department, and James Madison University Police to answer the
question, “What can Harrisonburg do to Become a Leader in
Community and Police Relations?”

Aug. 2016 VIRTUES Conference

Facilitated an event designed to bring leaders in the Unmanned
Aerial Systems community together and discuss ways to take
advantage of the potential economic impact UAS could have in
Virginia.
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Selected Honors and Awards

 Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant for the Year, JMU School of Communication
Studies, 2019
 Top Student Paper Panel in Interpretive Performance, Eastern Communication
Association, 2019
 Top Graduate Student Paper Panel, Carolinas Communication Association, 2018
 Travel Grant Award, JMU Graduate School, August 2018
 Travel Grant Award, JMU Graduate School, February 2018
 Outstanding Graduating Senior, JMU School of Communication Studies, 2017
 Outstanding Communication Studies Student, JMU College of Arts & Letters, 2017
 Top Poster Presentation, JMU SCOM Undergraduate Research Conference, 2017
 All Together One: The Spirit of JMU, JMU Omicron Delta Kappa, 2017

Selected Service
University Service

Spring 2019 JMU Center for Faculty Innovation, Focus Group Note-Taker

Community Service

Fall 2017 Mercy House, Afterschool Tutor

August 2016 Northeast Neighborhood Association, Panelist

July 2016 Harrisonburg Blackout March, Organizer

June 2015 Conflict Management Seminar in Kiev, Ukraine, Presenter