Education
Doctor of Philosophy, Communication Studies
Kent State University, Kent, OH, May 2007
Focus Areas: Sports media uses and effects, mass communication, and computer-mediated communication
Master of Science Degree, Communication, Training and Development
Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Clarion, PA, December 1999
Bachelor of Science Degree, Communication
Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Clarion, PA, May 1995
Awards
Work Experience
Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OH
Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Clarion, PA
University of Pittsburgh, Bradford, PA
Other Teaching and Management Experiences
Youngstown Press Club, Youngstown, OH
Ohio Communication Association, Youngstown, OH
Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Clarion, PA
Kent State University and Mercy Medial Hospital
Publications
Columnist for Mahoning Matters (The Earnheardts - March 2020 - present).
Weekly columnist for The Vindicator (July 2014 - January 2021) and Tribune-Chronicle (August 2019 - January 2021) newspapers.
Earnheardt, A. C. (2021). Social Media: Influencers and Listeners (pp.381-403). In T. R. Flynn, J. R. Smith, & M. F. Walsh, Integrated Marketing Communication: A Consumer-Centric Approach for the Digital Era. Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt.
McGuire, J., Armfield, G., & Earnheardt, A. C. (2019). ESPN and the Changing Sports Media Landscape (Communication, Sport, and Society). New York, NY: Peter Lang.
Kucek, J., Humphries, Z., & Earnheardt, A. C. (2019). How ESPN came to lead the world of sports apps. In J. McGuire, G. Armfield, & A. C. Earnheardt (Eds.) ESPN and the Changing Sports Media Landscape (Communication, Sport, and Society). New York, NY: Peter Lang.
Earnheardt, A. C., & O’Neill, D. J. (2016). The modern communicator: Applications and strategies for interpersonal communication, group communication, and public speaking (2nd ed). Dubuque, IA: Great River Learning/Kendall Hunt.
Earnheardt, A. C. (2016). Ohio networks: Roots in community, culture and communication. Ohio Communication Journal.
O’Neill, D. J., & Earnheardt, A. C. (2016). Public speaking in the age of technology. Dubuque, IA: Great River Learning.
McGuire, J., Armfield, G., & Earnheardt, A. C. (2015). The ESPN effect: Exploring the worldwide leader in sports.
Earnheardt, A. C. (2015). The end of men and the rise of women: Book review. The Electronic Journal of Communication, 25(1/2), http://www.cios.org/getfile/025111_EJC.
Earnheardt, A. C. (2015). Afterword: Challenging the worldwide leader in sports. In J. McGuire, G. Armfield & A. C. Earnheardt (Eds.) The ESPN Effect (pp. 265-271). Peter Lang.
Earnheardt, A. C. (2014) On becoming a (pro)social media sports fan. Spectra (publication of the National Communication Association). Invited publication.
Earnheardt, A. C., Haridakis, P. M., & Hugenberg, B. (Eds.) (2012). Sports fans, identity and socialization: Exploring the Fandemonium. New York, NY: Rowman and Littlefield.
Earnheardt, A. C. (2012). Morse code. Encyclopedia of Global Studies (Vol. 3, pp. 1188-1189). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Earnheardt, A. C. (2012). Telephone. Encyclopedia of Global Studies (Vol. 4, pp. 1627-1628). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Earnheardt, A. C. (2011). Ohio. Encyclopedia of Social Networks (Vol. 2, pp. 673-675). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Earnheardt, A. C. (2011). Pennsylvania. Encyclopedia of Social Networks (Vol. 2, pp. 698-699). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Earnheardt, A. C. (2011). Sports networks. Encyclopedia of Social Networks (Vol. 2, pp. 811-817). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Earnheardt, A. C. (2011). Fan networks. Encyclopedia of Social Networks (Vol. 1, pp. 286-289). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Earnheardt, A. C. (2011). Baltimore Ravens. Encyclopedia of Sports Management and Marketing (Vol. 1, pp. 115-116). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Earnheardt, A. C. (2011). Media audience. Encyclopedia of Sports Management and Marketing (Vol. 2, pp. 876-878). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Earnheardt, A. C. (2011). Motive typologies of the sports fan. Encyclopedia of Sports Management and Marketing (Vol. 2, pp. 928-930). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Earnheardt, A. C. (2011). Super Bowl. Encyclopedia of Sports Management and Marketing (Vol. 4, pp. 1508-1511). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Earnheardt, A. C., & Pflugh, C. (2011). Pittsburgh Penguins. Encyclopedia of Sports Management and Marketing (Vol. 3, pp. 1116-1118). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Earnheardt, A. C., & Pflugh, C. (2011). National Hockey League. Encyclopedia of Sports Management and Marketing (Vol. 3, pp. 961-965). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Earnheardt, A. C., & Tyus, J. L. (2011). Cleveland Indians. Encyclopedia of Sports Management and Marketing (Vol. 1, pp. 222-223). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Tyus, J. L., & Earnheardt, A. C. (2011). Cleveland Browns. Encyclopedia of Sports Management and Marketing (Vol. 1, pp. 218-220). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Earnheardt, A. C., & Villers, M. (2011). New England Patriots. Encyclopedia of Sports Management and Marketing (Vol. 3, pp. 975-977). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Earnheardt, A. C. (2010). Exploring sports television viewers’ judgments of athletes’ antisocial behaviors. International Journal of Sport Communication, 3(2), 167-189.
O’Neill, D. J., & Earnheardt, A. C. (2009). The modern communicator: Applications and strategies for interpersonal communication, group communication, and public speaking. Dubuque, IA: Great River Technologies/Kendall Hunt.
Spinda, J. S. W., Earnheardt, A. C., & Hugenberg, L. W. (2009). Checkered flags and mediated friendships: Parasocial interaction among NASCAR fans. Journal of Sports Media, 4(2), 31-55.
Earnheardt, A. C., & Haridakis, P. M. (2009). An examination of fan-athlete interaction: Fandom, parasocial interaction, and identification. Ohio Communication Journal, 47, 27-53.
Earnheardt, A. C., & Earnheardt, M. B. (2008). Teaching cultural diversity through geocaching. In B. S. Hugenberg & L. W. Hugenberg (Eds.), Teaching ideas for the basic communication course, 12. Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt.
Earnheardt, A. C., Earnheardt, M. B., & Rubin, R. B. (2008) Development and test of an internet search and evaluation measure. Ohio Communication Journal, 46, 45-72.
Hugenberg, L. W., Haridakis, P. M., & Earnheardt A. C. (Eds.) (2008). Sports mania: Essays on sports fandom in the 21st century. Jefferson, NC: McFarland Press.
Earnheardt, A. C., & Haridakis, P. M. (2008). Exploring fandom and motives for viewing televised sports. In L. W. Hugenberg, P. Haridakis, & A. C. Earnheardt (Eds.), Sports mania: Essays on sports fandom in the 21st century. Jefferson, NC: McFarland Press. pp. 158-171.
Earnheardt, A. C. (2008). Judging athlete behaviors. Exploring possible predictors of television viewer judgments of athlete anti-social behaviors. Saarbruecken, Germany: VDM Verlag Dr. Mueller.
Earnheardt, A. C. (2007). Geocaching in the basic course: Teaching group roles and phases of group development. In B. S. Hugenberg & L. W. Hugenberg (Eds.), Teaching ideas for the basic communication course, 11. Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt. pp. 147-154.
Professional Papers (Conference/Convention Proceedings)
Earnheardt, A. C. (2019). ESPN’s evolving mobile motives: Development, consumption, competition. Presented at the Broadcast Education Association convention, Las Vegas, NV.
Earnheardt, M.B., & Earnheardt, A. C. (2019). Mediating the nexus of advisor codes of ethics in student media education. Presented at the Broadcast Education Association convention, Las Vegas, NV.
1st Place/Top Paper - Earnheardt, M.B., & Earnheardt, A. C. (2018). Exploring media entrepreneurship education and the masters level: Outcomes and assessment. Presented at the Broadcast Education Association convention, Las Vegas, NV.
Earnheardt A. C. & Earnheardt, M. B. (2016). “Making the case for a violent media: Functional alternatives to real-life violence.” Competitive paper accepted for presentation at the 102nd National Communication Association Convention, Philadelphia, PA.
Ferris, A. L., Earnheardt A. C., & Curnalia, R. M. L. (2016). “Incorporating social media across the curriculum to promote personal, professional, and civic communication efficacy and literacy.” Competitive short course accepted for presentation at the 102nd National Communication Association Convention, Philadelphia, PA.
Earnheardt A. C. & O’Neill, D. J. (2016). “Teaching the basic course in communication: The e-book as a textual option.” Presented at the 80th Ohio Communication Association Conference, Ashland, OH.
Earnheardt A. C. (2015). “Evolving group dynamics and establishing group norms with Google Hangouts,” paper presented at the 106th Eastern Communication Association Convention, Philadelphia, PA.
Earnheardt A. C. & Earnheardt, M. B. (2014). “Professional athlete indiscretion at the sports journalist discretion: Unraveling past antisocial behaviors while maintaining present relationships,” competitive paper accepted for presentation at the 100th National Communication Association Convention, Chicago, IL.
Earnheardt M. B. & Earnheardt, A. C. (2014). “Passing the code: Using utility to evaluate the College Media Associations’ Code of Ethics,” competitive paper accepted for presentation at the 100th National Communication Association Convention, Chicago, IL.
Earnheardt, A. C. (2013). “At the confluence of media pedagogy and institutional support: (Re)building the student radio laboratory on a zero budget,” competitive paper presented at the 104th Eastern Communication Association Convention, Pittsburgh, PA.
Earnheardt, A. C. (2013). “Sport fan and team pseudo-social relationships: Toward the development of a parasocial group interaction type,” competitive paper presented at the Sixth Summit on Communication and Sport, Austin, TX.
Earnheardt, A. C., & Earnheardt, M. B. (2012). “Sports journalist as sports fan,” competitive paper presented at the Fifth Summit on Communication and Sport, East Peoria, IL.
Earnheardt, A. C. (2011). “’Friend request accepted:’ Examining the rules and norms of the
student-friend Facebook conundrum,” competitive paper presented at the 95th National Communication Association Convention, New Orleans.
Earnheardt, A. C. (2009). “Exploring predictors of sports television viewer judgments of athlete anti-social behaviors,” competitive paper presented at the 95th National Communication Association Convention, Chicago.
Earnheardt, A. C. (2008). “To text or not to text: Norms, rules and guidelines for text-messaging,” competitive paper presented at the Ohio Communication Association Convention, Marietta, OH.
Hugenberg, L. W., Spinda, J. S. W., Earnheardt, A. C. (2008). “Checkered flags and mediated friendships: Parasocial interaction among NASCAR fans,” competitive paper presented at the Third Summit on Communication & Sport, Clemson, SC.
Earnheardt, A. C., Earnheardt, M. B. & Rubin, R. B. (2007). “Development and test of an internet search and evaluation measure,” competitive paper presented at the 93rd National Communication Association Convention, Chicago.
Earnheardt, A. C., & Haridakis, P. (2007). “An examination of fan-athlete interaction: Fandom, parasocial interaction, and identification,” competitive paper presented at the 93rd National Communication Association Convention, Chicago.
Earnheardt, A. C. (2006). “Exploration of sports media motivation typologies: Defining the role of motivation in sports media use and effects,” competitive paper presented at the 92nd National Communication Association Convention, San Antonio.
Earnheardt, A. C. (2006). “Examining the ethical implications of the Los Angeles Times Iraqi War photograph,” competitive paper presented at the Ohio Communication Association Convention, Perrysburg, OH.
Earnheardt, A. C. (2005). “Evolutionary steps of multi-player Internet games: Effects of online gaming on interpersonal, computer-mediated communication,” competitive poster presented at the 91st National Communication Association Convention, Boston.
Earnheardt, A. C. (2005). “The plight of the cyber groupie: Defining the undefined chat room in computer-mediated group communication,” competitive paper presented at the 96th Eastern Communication Association Convention, Pittsburgh.
Earnheardt, A. C. (2005). “Communicating greater expectations through photojournalism: A dual-theoretical examination using the Golden Mean and theory of obligation,” competitive paper presented at the 96th Eastern Communication Association Convention, Pittsburgh.
Earnheardt, A. C., Earnheardt, M. B. & Rubin, R. B. (2004). “Exploring Internet search competencies and strategies during information-seeking tasks: The development of an Internet search evaluation scale,” competitive paper presented at the 90th National Communication Association Convention, Chicago.
Earnheardt, A. C. (2004). “Moving forward in studies of media-induced fear by looking back to Hadley Cantril’s Invasion from Mars,” competitive paper presented at the 90th National Communication Association Convention, Chicago.
Earnheardt, A. C. (2004). “Manipulating the minority student image: Ethically communicating diversity to promote student enrollment,” competitive paper presented at the 8th National Communication Ethics Conference, Pittsburgh. Presentation received the GRADUATE STUDENT FELLOW AWARD.
Earnheardt, A. C. (2004). “Issues and the campaign web: Internet use during the Pennsylvania gubernatorial election,” competitive paper presented at the 2004 Central States Communication Association Convention, Cleveland.
Earnheardt, A. C., Earnheardt, M. B. & McNally, J. (2004). “Computer-based training module: Using e-mail effectively,” competitive paper presented at the 89th National Communication Association Convention, Miami. Received TOP PAPER AWARD from the Training and Development Division.
Earnheardt, A. C. (2003). “Parasocial discoveries: Literature review and suggestions for research development,” competitive paper presented at the 94th Eastern Communication Association Convention, Washington, DC.
Earnheardt, A. C. (2002). “The use of symbols on the Internet: A literature review of semiotics, visual literacy, and Internet use,” competitive paper presented at the 88th National Communication Association Convention, New Orleans.
Earnheardt, A. C. & Kuehn, S. A. (2002). “Student perceptions of instructor evasiveness in computer-mediated communication: A preliminary analysis,” competitive paper presented at the 93rd Eastern Communication Association Convention, New York.
Professional Panels/Presentations (Conferences/Conventions/Workshops)
Earnheardt, A. C. (2015). “Tedx Talks: Embracing Opportunities for Outreach,” panel at the 101st National Communication Association Convention, Las Vegas, NV.
Earnheardt, A. C. (2014). “Engaging sports and sports media,” panel at the 100th National Communication Association Convention, Chicago, IL. (chair)
Earnheardt, A. C. (2014). “Use of social media platforms in sports communication studies: A debate,” panelist at the Seventh Summit on Communication and Sport, New York City. (moderator, coordinator)
Earnheardt, A. C. (2014). “Celebrating the silver anniversary of Media, Sports, and Society: Reflections on a foundational work and its impact on the evolution of communication and sports scholarship,” presented at the Seventh Summit on Communication and Sport, New York City. (panelist)
Earnheardt A. C. (2014). “Creating a global sports village: The evolution of the prosocial sports fan,” nominated speaker for the inaugural TEDxYoungstown event, January 24, 2014 in the Williamson College of Business Administration, Youngstown, OH. (speaker – available on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEah8a-qclU)
Earnheardt, A. C. (2014). “Optimizing your social media presence and pedagogy,” workshop presented at the Best Practices in Teaching and Technology faculty development session, Youngstown, OH. (presenter)
Earnheardt, A. C. (2013). “Re-imagining instructional communication in the 21st century: Managing the confluence of pedagogical, technological and ethical Issues” presented at the 104th Eastern Communication Association Convention, Pittsburgh, PA. (panelist)
Earnheardt, A. C. (2013). “Sport communication pedagogy: Building our own field of dreams,” presented at the Sixth Summit on Communication and Sport, Austin, TX. (panelist)
Earnheardt, A. C. (2013). “Use your social media: An examination of social media ethics and ritual,” workshop presented at the National Association of College Admissions Counselors Pittsburgh College Fair, Pittsburgh, PA (two sessions).
Earnheardt, A. C. (2012). “Ventures in data collection: Discussing the merits and challenges of utilizing social media samples,” respondent at the 76th Ohio Communication Association conference, Kent, OH. (respondent)
Earnheardt, A. C., & Seamon, M. (2012). “Creating a web presence: How to put your newspaper online,” workshop presented at the 2012 Youngstown State University Press Day, Youngstown. (presenter/trainer)
Earnheardt, A. C. (2012). “Pathos,” panel chair and respondent at the 5th Summit on Communication and Sport, East Peoria, IL. (chair/respondent)
Earnheardt, A. C. (2011). “Developing talent: Go from ‘Joe’ to ‘Pro,’” presented at the 90th annual ACP/CMA National College Media Convention, Orlando, FL. (panelist)
Earnheardt, A. C. (2011). “Top student papers in mass communication,” respondent at the 97th National Communication Association Convention, New Orleans. (respondent)
Earnheardt, A. C. (2011). “Scholar to scholar presents: Communication and technologically diverse media,” respondent/judge at the 97th National Communication Association Convention, New Orleans. (respondent)
Earnheardt, A. C. (2010). “Service learning integrated into the classroom: Building new bridges between students and the community,” presented at the 96th National Communication Association Convention, San Francisco. (panelist)
Earnheardt, A. C. (2010). “Shameless self-promoters: Basic course directors building bridges,” presented at the 96th National Communication Association Convention, San Francisco. (panelist)
Earnheardt, A. C. (2010). “Investigations of sports fans and sports games,” panel respondent at the 96th National Communication Association Convention, San Francisco. (respondent)
Earnheardt, A. C. (2010). “Scholar to scholar presents: Spotlight on media scholarship,” panel respondent at the 96th National Communication Association Convention, San Francisco. (respondent)
Earnheardt, A. C., & Stipanovich, J. (2010). “Telling multimedia stories,” presented at the 73rd Tri-County Journalism/Youngstown State University Press Day, Youngstown. (presenter/trainer)
Earnheardt, A. C. (2009). “Establishing stability with a communication netiquette: Change, civility, and ethics in new media technologies,” presented at the 95th National Communication Association Convention, Chicago. ~ served as panel organizer and secured leading scholars in field of CMC including Steve Jones (University of Illinois, Chicago) and Matthew Smith (Wittenberg University).
Earnheardt, A. C. (2009). “The foundation of professional growth: Directing the basic course as preparation for other life in the academy,” presented at the 95th National Communication Association Convention, Chicago. (panelist)
Earnheardt, A. C., Jackson, J., Mermer, D., & Tyus, J. L. (2009). “Communication in the community: Service learning within the communication classroom,” short course presented at the 95th Eastern Communication Association Convention, Philadelphia. (organizer, author, panelist)
Cantor, J., & Earnheardt, A. C. (2008). “Mentoring about mentoring: Helping young faculty to become mentors,” presented at the 94th National Communication Association Convention, San Diego. ~ served as panel organizer and secured leading scholars in field of communication including Joann Cantor (University of Wisconsin–Madison), Cindy Lont (George Mason) and Andrew Billings (Clemson).
Earnheardt, A. C., & Haridakis, P. (2008). “Mass Communication Research: The UnUsual Suspects,” presented at the 94th National Communication Association Convention, San Diego. (panelist)
Earnheardt, A. C., & Kennedy, P. (2008). “Hey Teacher, Leave Those Textbooks Alone: UnConventional Ideas for Teaching about Mass Communication,” presented at the 94th National Communication Association Convention, San Diego. (panelist)
Earnheardt, A.C. (2008). “Making a difference with service learning in the group communication course:
Teaching group development, member roles, and decision-making through a community service project,” presented at the 99th Eastern Communication Association Convention, Pittsburgh. (panelist)
Earnheardt, A. C. (2006). “Image ethics in high school newspaper: Effects, consequences, and best practices,” presented at the 69th Tri-County Journalism/Youngstown State University Press Day, Youngstown. (presenter/trainer)
Earnheardt, A. C. (2006). “Yearbook image ethics: Case studies, consequences, and best practices,” presented at the 69th Tri-County Journalism/Youngstown State University Press Day, Youngstown. (presenter/trainer)
For a complete CV and list of references, please contact Adam at acearnheardt@ysu.edu
Doctor of Philosophy, Communication Studies
Kent State University, Kent, OH, May 2007
Focus Areas: Sports media uses and effects, mass communication, and computer-mediated communication
Master of Science Degree, Communication, Training and Development
Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Clarion, PA, December 1999
Bachelor of Science Degree, Communication
Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Clarion, PA, May 1995
Awards
- Distinguished Professor for Scholarship (Youngstown State), 2023
- Diversity Leadership Award - April 2016
- Watson Merit Award - April 2016
- National Communication Association, Mass Communication Division – Service Award, November 2015
- National Society of Collegiate Scholars – Distinguished Member, October 2013
- Outstanding Young Professional Award (Kent State University), April 2012
- Smith-Murphy Award for Outstanding Teaching (Youngstown State), April 2012
- Student Services Award (Youngstown State), April 2011
- Mentor of the Year Award (Youngstown State), April 2010
- Distinguished Professor for Public Service (Youngstown State), 2010
- Mahoning Valley Professionals 40 Under 40 Award Recipient – Top 5 MVP Award, 2009
- Outstanding Dissertation Award (Kent State University), 2007
- Graduate Student Fellowship (Duquesne University), 2004
- Top Student Paper, NCA, Training & Development Division, 2003
- President’s Award - Society for Collegiate Journalists, 2001
- Excellence in Service Award (Clarion University of PA), 2000
- USA Online! Travel and Tourism Web Award (Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad), 1998
Work Experience
Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OH
- Professor, August 2017 - present
- Special Assistant to the Provost, January 2021 - present
- Director, Graduate Program in Professional Communication, August 2019 - present
- Chair, Department of Communication, August 2012 - June 2020
- Associate Professor with Tenure, August 2011 - 2017
- Assistant Professor, August 2007 - August 2011
- Basic Course Director, August 2007 - August 2012
- Instructor, August 2005 - August 2007
Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Clarion, PA
- Webmaster/E-Marketing Director, January 2001 - August 2005
- Assistant Director of Admissions, August 1996 - January 2001
University of Pittsburgh, Bradford, PA
- Admissions Recruiter, September 1995 - December 1995
Other Teaching and Management Experiences
Youngstown Press Club, Youngstown, OH
- Executive Director, 2020-present
- Responsible for financial management, membership and event planning
Ohio Communication Association, Youngstown, OH
- Executive Director, 2008-2013
- Responsible for financial management, membership and event planning
- Directed sponsorship intiatives
- Grew organization by 150% in 3 years
Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Clarion, PA
- Lecturer - R. Benjamin Wiley Partnership, Summers 2003-2007
- Instructor - Emerging Scholars, Summers_ 2002-2005
- Lecturer - Continuing Education Program, 2005
- Trainer - Webmaster/E-Marketing Director, 2001 - 2005
Kent State University and Mercy Medial Hospital
- Trainer - Organizational Communication Seminar, Fall 2001
Publications
Columnist for Mahoning Matters (The Earnheardts - March 2020 - present).
Weekly columnist for The Vindicator (July 2014 - January 2021) and Tribune-Chronicle (August 2019 - January 2021) newspapers.
Earnheardt, A. C. (2021). Social Media: Influencers and Listeners (pp.381-403). In T. R. Flynn, J. R. Smith, & M. F. Walsh, Integrated Marketing Communication: A Consumer-Centric Approach for the Digital Era. Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt.
McGuire, J., Armfield, G., & Earnheardt, A. C. (2019). ESPN and the Changing Sports Media Landscape (Communication, Sport, and Society). New York, NY: Peter Lang.
Kucek, J., Humphries, Z., & Earnheardt, A. C. (2019). How ESPN came to lead the world of sports apps. In J. McGuire, G. Armfield, & A. C. Earnheardt (Eds.) ESPN and the Changing Sports Media Landscape (Communication, Sport, and Society). New York, NY: Peter Lang.
Earnheardt, A. C., & O’Neill, D. J. (2016). The modern communicator: Applications and strategies for interpersonal communication, group communication, and public speaking (2nd ed). Dubuque, IA: Great River Learning/Kendall Hunt.
Earnheardt, A. C. (2016). Ohio networks: Roots in community, culture and communication. Ohio Communication Journal.
O’Neill, D. J., & Earnheardt, A. C. (2016). Public speaking in the age of technology. Dubuque, IA: Great River Learning.
McGuire, J., Armfield, G., & Earnheardt, A. C. (2015). The ESPN effect: Exploring the worldwide leader in sports.
Earnheardt, A. C. (2015). The end of men and the rise of women: Book review. The Electronic Journal of Communication, 25(1/2), http://www.cios.org/getfile/025111_EJC.
Earnheardt, A. C. (2015). Afterword: Challenging the worldwide leader in sports. In J. McGuire, G. Armfield & A. C. Earnheardt (Eds.) The ESPN Effect (pp. 265-271). Peter Lang.
Earnheardt, A. C. (2014) On becoming a (pro)social media sports fan. Spectra (publication of the National Communication Association). Invited publication.
Earnheardt, A. C., Haridakis, P. M., & Hugenberg, B. (Eds.) (2012). Sports fans, identity and socialization: Exploring the Fandemonium. New York, NY: Rowman and Littlefield.
Earnheardt, A. C. (2012). Morse code. Encyclopedia of Global Studies (Vol. 3, pp. 1188-1189). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Earnheardt, A. C. (2012). Telephone. Encyclopedia of Global Studies (Vol. 4, pp. 1627-1628). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Earnheardt, A. C. (2011). Ohio. Encyclopedia of Social Networks (Vol. 2, pp. 673-675). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Earnheardt, A. C. (2011). Pennsylvania. Encyclopedia of Social Networks (Vol. 2, pp. 698-699). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Earnheardt, A. C. (2011). Sports networks. Encyclopedia of Social Networks (Vol. 2, pp. 811-817). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Earnheardt, A. C. (2011). Fan networks. Encyclopedia of Social Networks (Vol. 1, pp. 286-289). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Earnheardt, A. C. (2011). Baltimore Ravens. Encyclopedia of Sports Management and Marketing (Vol. 1, pp. 115-116). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Earnheardt, A. C. (2011). Media audience. Encyclopedia of Sports Management and Marketing (Vol. 2, pp. 876-878). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Earnheardt, A. C. (2011). Motive typologies of the sports fan. Encyclopedia of Sports Management and Marketing (Vol. 2, pp. 928-930). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Earnheardt, A. C. (2011). Super Bowl. Encyclopedia of Sports Management and Marketing (Vol. 4, pp. 1508-1511). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Earnheardt, A. C., & Pflugh, C. (2011). Pittsburgh Penguins. Encyclopedia of Sports Management and Marketing (Vol. 3, pp. 1116-1118). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Earnheardt, A. C., & Pflugh, C. (2011). National Hockey League. Encyclopedia of Sports Management and Marketing (Vol. 3, pp. 961-965). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Earnheardt, A. C., & Tyus, J. L. (2011). Cleveland Indians. Encyclopedia of Sports Management and Marketing (Vol. 1, pp. 222-223). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Tyus, J. L., & Earnheardt, A. C. (2011). Cleveland Browns. Encyclopedia of Sports Management and Marketing (Vol. 1, pp. 218-220). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Earnheardt, A. C., & Villers, M. (2011). New England Patriots. Encyclopedia of Sports Management and Marketing (Vol. 3, pp. 975-977). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Earnheardt, A. C. (2010). Exploring sports television viewers’ judgments of athletes’ antisocial behaviors. International Journal of Sport Communication, 3(2), 167-189.
O’Neill, D. J., & Earnheardt, A. C. (2009). The modern communicator: Applications and strategies for interpersonal communication, group communication, and public speaking. Dubuque, IA: Great River Technologies/Kendall Hunt.
Spinda, J. S. W., Earnheardt, A. C., & Hugenberg, L. W. (2009). Checkered flags and mediated friendships: Parasocial interaction among NASCAR fans. Journal of Sports Media, 4(2), 31-55.
Earnheardt, A. C., & Haridakis, P. M. (2009). An examination of fan-athlete interaction: Fandom, parasocial interaction, and identification. Ohio Communication Journal, 47, 27-53.
Earnheardt, A. C., & Earnheardt, M. B. (2008). Teaching cultural diversity through geocaching. In B. S. Hugenberg & L. W. Hugenberg (Eds.), Teaching ideas for the basic communication course, 12. Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt.
Earnheardt, A. C., Earnheardt, M. B., & Rubin, R. B. (2008) Development and test of an internet search and evaluation measure. Ohio Communication Journal, 46, 45-72.
Hugenberg, L. W., Haridakis, P. M., & Earnheardt A. C. (Eds.) (2008). Sports mania: Essays on sports fandom in the 21st century. Jefferson, NC: McFarland Press.
Earnheardt, A. C., & Haridakis, P. M. (2008). Exploring fandom and motives for viewing televised sports. In L. W. Hugenberg, P. Haridakis, & A. C. Earnheardt (Eds.), Sports mania: Essays on sports fandom in the 21st century. Jefferson, NC: McFarland Press. pp. 158-171.
Earnheardt, A. C. (2008). Judging athlete behaviors. Exploring possible predictors of television viewer judgments of athlete anti-social behaviors. Saarbruecken, Germany: VDM Verlag Dr. Mueller.
Earnheardt, A. C. (2007). Geocaching in the basic course: Teaching group roles and phases of group development. In B. S. Hugenberg & L. W. Hugenberg (Eds.), Teaching ideas for the basic communication course, 11. Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt. pp. 147-154.
Professional Papers (Conference/Convention Proceedings)
Earnheardt, A. C. (2019). ESPN’s evolving mobile motives: Development, consumption, competition. Presented at the Broadcast Education Association convention, Las Vegas, NV.
Earnheardt, M.B., & Earnheardt, A. C. (2019). Mediating the nexus of advisor codes of ethics in student media education. Presented at the Broadcast Education Association convention, Las Vegas, NV.
1st Place/Top Paper - Earnheardt, M.B., & Earnheardt, A. C. (2018). Exploring media entrepreneurship education and the masters level: Outcomes and assessment. Presented at the Broadcast Education Association convention, Las Vegas, NV.
Earnheardt A. C. & Earnheardt, M. B. (2016). “Making the case for a violent media: Functional alternatives to real-life violence.” Competitive paper accepted for presentation at the 102nd National Communication Association Convention, Philadelphia, PA.
Ferris, A. L., Earnheardt A. C., & Curnalia, R. M. L. (2016). “Incorporating social media across the curriculum to promote personal, professional, and civic communication efficacy and literacy.” Competitive short course accepted for presentation at the 102nd National Communication Association Convention, Philadelphia, PA.
Earnheardt A. C. & O’Neill, D. J. (2016). “Teaching the basic course in communication: The e-book as a textual option.” Presented at the 80th Ohio Communication Association Conference, Ashland, OH.
Earnheardt A. C. (2015). “Evolving group dynamics and establishing group norms with Google Hangouts,” paper presented at the 106th Eastern Communication Association Convention, Philadelphia, PA.
Earnheardt A. C. & Earnheardt, M. B. (2014). “Professional athlete indiscretion at the sports journalist discretion: Unraveling past antisocial behaviors while maintaining present relationships,” competitive paper accepted for presentation at the 100th National Communication Association Convention, Chicago, IL.
Earnheardt M. B. & Earnheardt, A. C. (2014). “Passing the code: Using utility to evaluate the College Media Associations’ Code of Ethics,” competitive paper accepted for presentation at the 100th National Communication Association Convention, Chicago, IL.
Earnheardt, A. C. (2013). “At the confluence of media pedagogy and institutional support: (Re)building the student radio laboratory on a zero budget,” competitive paper presented at the 104th Eastern Communication Association Convention, Pittsburgh, PA.
Earnheardt, A. C. (2013). “Sport fan and team pseudo-social relationships: Toward the development of a parasocial group interaction type,” competitive paper presented at the Sixth Summit on Communication and Sport, Austin, TX.
Earnheardt, A. C., & Earnheardt, M. B. (2012). “Sports journalist as sports fan,” competitive paper presented at the Fifth Summit on Communication and Sport, East Peoria, IL.
Earnheardt, A. C. (2011). “’Friend request accepted:’ Examining the rules and norms of the
student-friend Facebook conundrum,” competitive paper presented at the 95th National Communication Association Convention, New Orleans.
Earnheardt, A. C. (2009). “Exploring predictors of sports television viewer judgments of athlete anti-social behaviors,” competitive paper presented at the 95th National Communication Association Convention, Chicago.
Earnheardt, A. C. (2008). “To text or not to text: Norms, rules and guidelines for text-messaging,” competitive paper presented at the Ohio Communication Association Convention, Marietta, OH.
Hugenberg, L. W., Spinda, J. S. W., Earnheardt, A. C. (2008). “Checkered flags and mediated friendships: Parasocial interaction among NASCAR fans,” competitive paper presented at the Third Summit on Communication & Sport, Clemson, SC.
Earnheardt, A. C., Earnheardt, M. B. & Rubin, R. B. (2007). “Development and test of an internet search and evaluation measure,” competitive paper presented at the 93rd National Communication Association Convention, Chicago.
Earnheardt, A. C., & Haridakis, P. (2007). “An examination of fan-athlete interaction: Fandom, parasocial interaction, and identification,” competitive paper presented at the 93rd National Communication Association Convention, Chicago.
Earnheardt, A. C. (2006). “Exploration of sports media motivation typologies: Defining the role of motivation in sports media use and effects,” competitive paper presented at the 92nd National Communication Association Convention, San Antonio.
Earnheardt, A. C. (2006). “Examining the ethical implications of the Los Angeles Times Iraqi War photograph,” competitive paper presented at the Ohio Communication Association Convention, Perrysburg, OH.
Earnheardt, A. C. (2005). “Evolutionary steps of multi-player Internet games: Effects of online gaming on interpersonal, computer-mediated communication,” competitive poster presented at the 91st National Communication Association Convention, Boston.
Earnheardt, A. C. (2005). “The plight of the cyber groupie: Defining the undefined chat room in computer-mediated group communication,” competitive paper presented at the 96th Eastern Communication Association Convention, Pittsburgh.
Earnheardt, A. C. (2005). “Communicating greater expectations through photojournalism: A dual-theoretical examination using the Golden Mean and theory of obligation,” competitive paper presented at the 96th Eastern Communication Association Convention, Pittsburgh.
Earnheardt, A. C., Earnheardt, M. B. & Rubin, R. B. (2004). “Exploring Internet search competencies and strategies during information-seeking tasks: The development of an Internet search evaluation scale,” competitive paper presented at the 90th National Communication Association Convention, Chicago.
Earnheardt, A. C. (2004). “Moving forward in studies of media-induced fear by looking back to Hadley Cantril’s Invasion from Mars,” competitive paper presented at the 90th National Communication Association Convention, Chicago.
Earnheardt, A. C. (2004). “Manipulating the minority student image: Ethically communicating diversity to promote student enrollment,” competitive paper presented at the 8th National Communication Ethics Conference, Pittsburgh. Presentation received the GRADUATE STUDENT FELLOW AWARD.
Earnheardt, A. C. (2004). “Issues and the campaign web: Internet use during the Pennsylvania gubernatorial election,” competitive paper presented at the 2004 Central States Communication Association Convention, Cleveland.
Earnheardt, A. C., Earnheardt, M. B. & McNally, J. (2004). “Computer-based training module: Using e-mail effectively,” competitive paper presented at the 89th National Communication Association Convention, Miami. Received TOP PAPER AWARD from the Training and Development Division.
Earnheardt, A. C. (2003). “Parasocial discoveries: Literature review and suggestions for research development,” competitive paper presented at the 94th Eastern Communication Association Convention, Washington, DC.
Earnheardt, A. C. (2002). “The use of symbols on the Internet: A literature review of semiotics, visual literacy, and Internet use,” competitive paper presented at the 88th National Communication Association Convention, New Orleans.
Earnheardt, A. C. & Kuehn, S. A. (2002). “Student perceptions of instructor evasiveness in computer-mediated communication: A preliminary analysis,” competitive paper presented at the 93rd Eastern Communication Association Convention, New York.
Professional Panels/Presentations (Conferences/Conventions/Workshops)
Earnheardt, A. C. (2015). “Tedx Talks: Embracing Opportunities for Outreach,” panel at the 101st National Communication Association Convention, Las Vegas, NV.
Earnheardt, A. C. (2014). “Engaging sports and sports media,” panel at the 100th National Communication Association Convention, Chicago, IL. (chair)
Earnheardt, A. C. (2014). “Use of social media platforms in sports communication studies: A debate,” panelist at the Seventh Summit on Communication and Sport, New York City. (moderator, coordinator)
Earnheardt, A. C. (2014). “Celebrating the silver anniversary of Media, Sports, and Society: Reflections on a foundational work and its impact on the evolution of communication and sports scholarship,” presented at the Seventh Summit on Communication and Sport, New York City. (panelist)
Earnheardt A. C. (2014). “Creating a global sports village: The evolution of the prosocial sports fan,” nominated speaker for the inaugural TEDxYoungstown event, January 24, 2014 in the Williamson College of Business Administration, Youngstown, OH. (speaker – available on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEah8a-qclU)
Earnheardt, A. C. (2014). “Optimizing your social media presence and pedagogy,” workshop presented at the Best Practices in Teaching and Technology faculty development session, Youngstown, OH. (presenter)
Earnheardt, A. C. (2013). “Re-imagining instructional communication in the 21st century: Managing the confluence of pedagogical, technological and ethical Issues” presented at the 104th Eastern Communication Association Convention, Pittsburgh, PA. (panelist)
Earnheardt, A. C. (2013). “Sport communication pedagogy: Building our own field of dreams,” presented at the Sixth Summit on Communication and Sport, Austin, TX. (panelist)
Earnheardt, A. C. (2013). “Use your social media: An examination of social media ethics and ritual,” workshop presented at the National Association of College Admissions Counselors Pittsburgh College Fair, Pittsburgh, PA (two sessions).
Earnheardt, A. C. (2012). “Ventures in data collection: Discussing the merits and challenges of utilizing social media samples,” respondent at the 76th Ohio Communication Association conference, Kent, OH. (respondent)
Earnheardt, A. C., & Seamon, M. (2012). “Creating a web presence: How to put your newspaper online,” workshop presented at the 2012 Youngstown State University Press Day, Youngstown. (presenter/trainer)
Earnheardt, A. C. (2012). “Pathos,” panel chair and respondent at the 5th Summit on Communication and Sport, East Peoria, IL. (chair/respondent)
Earnheardt, A. C. (2011). “Developing talent: Go from ‘Joe’ to ‘Pro,’” presented at the 90th annual ACP/CMA National College Media Convention, Orlando, FL. (panelist)
Earnheardt, A. C. (2011). “Top student papers in mass communication,” respondent at the 97th National Communication Association Convention, New Orleans. (respondent)
Earnheardt, A. C. (2011). “Scholar to scholar presents: Communication and technologically diverse media,” respondent/judge at the 97th National Communication Association Convention, New Orleans. (respondent)
Earnheardt, A. C. (2010). “Service learning integrated into the classroom: Building new bridges between students and the community,” presented at the 96th National Communication Association Convention, San Francisco. (panelist)
Earnheardt, A. C. (2010). “Shameless self-promoters: Basic course directors building bridges,” presented at the 96th National Communication Association Convention, San Francisco. (panelist)
Earnheardt, A. C. (2010). “Investigations of sports fans and sports games,” panel respondent at the 96th National Communication Association Convention, San Francisco. (respondent)
Earnheardt, A. C. (2010). “Scholar to scholar presents: Spotlight on media scholarship,” panel respondent at the 96th National Communication Association Convention, San Francisco. (respondent)
Earnheardt, A. C., & Stipanovich, J. (2010). “Telling multimedia stories,” presented at the 73rd Tri-County Journalism/Youngstown State University Press Day, Youngstown. (presenter/trainer)
Earnheardt, A. C. (2009). “Establishing stability with a communication netiquette: Change, civility, and ethics in new media technologies,” presented at the 95th National Communication Association Convention, Chicago. ~ served as panel organizer and secured leading scholars in field of CMC including Steve Jones (University of Illinois, Chicago) and Matthew Smith (Wittenberg University).
Earnheardt, A. C. (2009). “The foundation of professional growth: Directing the basic course as preparation for other life in the academy,” presented at the 95th National Communication Association Convention, Chicago. (panelist)
Earnheardt, A. C., Jackson, J., Mermer, D., & Tyus, J. L. (2009). “Communication in the community: Service learning within the communication classroom,” short course presented at the 95th Eastern Communication Association Convention, Philadelphia. (organizer, author, panelist)
Cantor, J., & Earnheardt, A. C. (2008). “Mentoring about mentoring: Helping young faculty to become mentors,” presented at the 94th National Communication Association Convention, San Diego. ~ served as panel organizer and secured leading scholars in field of communication including Joann Cantor (University of Wisconsin–Madison), Cindy Lont (George Mason) and Andrew Billings (Clemson).
Earnheardt, A. C., & Haridakis, P. (2008). “Mass Communication Research: The UnUsual Suspects,” presented at the 94th National Communication Association Convention, San Diego. (panelist)
Earnheardt, A. C., & Kennedy, P. (2008). “Hey Teacher, Leave Those Textbooks Alone: UnConventional Ideas for Teaching about Mass Communication,” presented at the 94th National Communication Association Convention, San Diego. (panelist)
Earnheardt, A.C. (2008). “Making a difference with service learning in the group communication course:
Teaching group development, member roles, and decision-making through a community service project,” presented at the 99th Eastern Communication Association Convention, Pittsburgh. (panelist)
Earnheardt, A. C. (2006). “Image ethics in high school newspaper: Effects, consequences, and best practices,” presented at the 69th Tri-County Journalism/Youngstown State University Press Day, Youngstown. (presenter/trainer)
Earnheardt, A. C. (2006). “Yearbook image ethics: Case studies, consequences, and best practices,” presented at the 69th Tri-County Journalism/Youngstown State University Press Day, Youngstown. (presenter/trainer)
For a complete CV and list of references, please contact Adam at acearnheardt@ysu.edu