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Edith E. LeFebvre
Communication Studies Department
California State University Sacramento
6000 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95819-6070
(916) 278-7836
Email:
[email protected]
EDUCATION
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY, Department of Rhetoric and Communication, University
of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon, August 1986.
MASTER OF SCIENCE, Department of Psychology, University of Oregon, Eugene,
Oregon, August 1982.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, Department of Psychology, Central Michigan University,
Mount Pleasant, Michigan, May 1979.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PROFESSOR, Communication Studies Department, California State University
Sacramento, Sacramento, CA (1986-Present). Areas of Academic Expertise:
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 ComS 8:
 ComS 100A:
 ComS 103:
 ComS 105
 ComS 115:
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 ComS 154:
 ComS 160
 ComS 166:
 ComS 195
 ComS 199:
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 ComS 207:
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 ComS 299:
 ComS 500:
 ComS 502:
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Communication for Leadership
Public Speaking
The Communication Experience
Interpersonal Communication Theory
Survey of Communication Studies
Presentational Speaking for Business Professionals
Small Group Communication
Nonverbal Communication
Intercultural Communication
Conflict Resolution
Training Design
Political Communication
Persuasion and Attitude Change
Practicum
Independent Study
Communication Scholarship: State of the Art
Dyadic Communication
Social Movements
Conflict Resolution
Special Problems
Master's Thesis
Master's Project
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PROFESSOR, The Institute of International Studies, Ramkhamhaeng University,
Bangkok, Thailand. Taught Graduate course: EN 634: Stylistics.
PROFESSOR, Semester At Sea, University of Pennsylvania, MV Explorer Ship,
Spring Semester (February-May), 2005. Circumnavigated the globe teaching in
multiple countries. Small Group Communication, Interpersonal & Public Speaking.
ADJUNCT PROFESSOR, Department of Visual & Performing Arts, Communications,
Folsom Community College, El Dorado Community College Extension (1987-Present).
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Public Speaking
Persuasive Public Speaking
Interpersonal Communication
Communication Theory
Small Group Communication
BOARD MEMBER, Lane County Community Corrections, Eugene, Oregon (19811982). Appointed community member of board.
 Met monthly to determine budget allocations for county corrections.
 Basic governance of Lane County corrections.
LECTURER, OREGON STATE PENITENTIARY (1981-1984)
7th Step Foundation:
 Assertiveness Training
 Rational Emotive Therapy and the Control of Anger
National Crime Prevention Network:
 Public Speaking
 Theories of Persuasion
 Interpersonal Communication Theory
CHAIR, Communication and the Law Interest Group, Western States Communication
Association (1989-1990; 1990-1991).
Vice- CHAIR, Peace and Conflict Commision, National Communication Association,
(1999-2000).
TRAINING and CONSULTING: Sampler
Sacramento Mediation Center, Sacramento, CA. (1990-1995).
Sacramento City Unified School District, School Community Liaisons,
Sacramento, CA. (1992).
Women in Legal Services, 3rd Annual Conference, San Francisco, CA. (1993)
National Health Law Program, Anaheim, CA (1993)
McGeorge School of Law, Sacramento, CA. (1993)
University Restaurant Group, Santa Monica, CA (1993)
Central California Legal Services, Stockton, CA (1993; 1994)
U.S. District Court, Sacramento, CA (1995; 1996)
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Legal Services Of California: Health Rights Hotline; Sacramento, CA. (1997)
U.S. Bankruptchy Court, Northern California District; San Francisco, San Jose,
Oakland and Santa Rosa Divisions. (1998).
Leadership Development: Department of Insurance, State of California. Asilomar,
CA. (2000).
Conflict Management for Managers: Department of Insurance, State of California.
Asilomar, CA. (2000).
Department of Social Services; CDSS Managers/Supervisors Forum; Sacramento,
CA. (2000)
WORKSHOP and CONSULTANT Areas of Expertise:
 Communication and Conflict Resolution
 Dealing With Difficult People
 Effective Listening Techniques
 Effective Communication for Leadership
 Facilitating Meetings Effectively
 Communication Skills for Effective Mediation
 Defensive and Supportive Communication
 Effective Public Speaking and Presentational Skills
 Communication Skills for Effective Mediation
 Perceptual Framing Patterns
 Team Building Skills
 The Role of Face-Saving in the Mediation Process
 Understanding Organizational Politics
 Intercultural Communication and Sensitivity Training for Mediators
 Communication and Conflict Management Skill Building
 Leadership Development for Managers
PAPERS, PRESENTATIONS and PUBLICATIONS
"The Influence of Thomas Aquinas." Paper presented at the Institute for Human and
Community Development, Loon Lake, Oregon, 1982.
"Neurolinguistic Programming." Paper presented at the Western States Communication
Association Convention, Seattle, WA, February 1983.
"A Descriptive Study of How Ideology is Communicated in a Parent Self-Help Support
Group: Fantasy Theme Analysis of TOUGHLOVE." University of Research Scholars,
CSUS, Fall 1986.
"Application of Fantasy Theme Analysis in Communication Theory Research." Western
States Communication Association Convention, Salt Lake City, UT, February 1987.
"Marge Tuite: A Woman of Integrity," published in On the Horizon: Newsletter of New
Catholic Horizons, 2, 1, July 1987.
"A Descriptive Study of TOUGHLOVE: A Systematic Application of Fantasy Theme
Analysis," Western States Communication Association, San Diego, CA, 1988.
"Communicate!" published in OMEGA, Orange Memorial Hospital Elderly Guest
Association Newsletter, Orange, TX, May 1988.
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"Communicate!" published in OMEGA, Orange Memorial Hospital Elderly Guest
Association Newsletter, Orange, TX, June 1988.
"Jealousy: An Examination of Communication's Contemporary Perspective." Paper
submitted to the Interpersonal Communication Division of the International
Communication Association, November 1988.
"Face-Saving," Mediate!: The journal of the Sacramento Mediation Center, 1(4), p. 5.
"Face-Saving, Part II," Mediate!: The journal of the Sacramento Mediation Center,
1(5), p. 5.
"Planning Assignments to Effectively Decrease Public Speaking Anxiety." Presented at
the Forum on Public Speaking, Speech Communication Association Convention, San
Francisco, CA, November 1989.
"An Examination of the Verbal and Nonverbal Responses Manifested in Relational
Jealousy." Research award received through Affirmative Action Faculty Development
Program Grant, 1989. Paper presented to the University of Research Scholars,
CSUS, Spring, 1991.
"Communication Issues and Face-Saving in the Mediation Process". Presented at the
Sacramento Mediation Center, Sacramento, CA, January, September 1992.
"Communicating With Parents." Presented at the District wide Training Workshop for
School Community Liaisons, Sacramento City Unified School District, Sacramento,
CA, Feb. 1992.
Effective Communication for Leadership, Academic text, Academic Talent Search
Program, California State University Sacramento, July, 1992.
"Perceptual Framing Patterns." Developed and presented an all-day advanced training
for mediators and city and county government employes at McGeorge School of Law,
Sacramento, CA, October 1993.
"Bellicose Rhetoric: A Model of the Rhetorical Process in Support of War." Paper
presented at the International Peace Science Society, University of Illinois,
Champaign, IL, October 1995. Paper also presented at the Speech Communication
Association Conference, November 1995, San Antonio, TX.
"Peacemaking: The Role of Private Citizens as International Mediators." Paper
presented at the Speech Communication Association Conference, November
1995, San Antonio, TX.
"Addressing problems of Ethnocentricity in Community Mediation Training." Paper
presented at the National Communication Association, November 1997, Chicago.
Distinguished as one of the top three Competitive papers in the Law and
Communication Interest Group.
"Discovering Jane Addams (1860-1935): An American Active Pacifists, Intellectural,
and Nobel Peace Prize Receipient." Paper presented at the National
Communication Association Conference, November 1997, Chicago, IL.
"We Don't Have Time To March, We Are Too Busy Working: Women's Committee
to Oppose Conscription." Paper presented at the National Communication
Association Conference, November 1998, New York.
"Contemporary Perspective: Women & Menopause." Paper presented at the Women's
Health 2000: Creating New Models for Comprehensive Care, January 20, 2000,
Sacramento, CA.
"Communicatoin and Conflict Management." Workbook developed and presented to the
Peace and Conflict International Society, California State University Sacramento, April 12,
2012.
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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
2009-Present Mentor, McNair Scholars Program
2009-Present Chapter Director, Lambda Pi Eta Communication Studies Honor Society
1982-Present
1982-2007
1989-Present
1990-Present
1992-Present
1995-2000
1999-2000
Speech Communication Association
Western States Communication Association
International Communication Association
Golden Key National Honor Society
Peace Science Society (International)
Society of Professionals in Dispute Resolution
World Communication Association