Desiree Duff, A.B.D.
Associate Professor of Communication
Division:
Communication & Media StudiesDegrees:
B. A. in Speech, Cedarville University; M. A. in Communication, Purdue University; Ph. D. (in progress) in Communication, Michigan State University
Career Path
In addition to teaching at Cornerstone University, I have taught courses at Michigan State University, Grace Bible College, Frostburg State University and Purdue University
Academic History & Involvements:
Publications:
Duff, D. C., Levine, T. R., Beatty, M. J., Woolbright, J., & Park, H. S. (2007). Testing Public Anxiety Treatments Against a Credible Placebo. Communication Education, 56(1), 72-88.
Duff, D. C., Singhal, A., & Witte, K. (2006). Health literacy and mass-mediated interventions: Effects of Taru, A reproductive health soap opera in India. Studies in Communication Sciences, 5(2), 171-182.
Ferrera, M., Duff, D., Witte, K. (2004). Trusted Partner Baseline. Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Center for Communication Programs.
Mattson, C., & Duff, D. C. (2004). Professor or poulterer? Cultivating religious higher education in the postmodern turn. Christian Scholar's Review, 33(3), 333-344.
Duff, D., Muthuswamy, N., Witte, K., & Singhal, A. (2003). A Sentinel Site Survey Assessing Effects of Taru Pre-Show and Post-Show. Athens, OH: Ohio University.
Duff, D. C., & Witte, K. (2003). Health literacy and numeracy: Overcoming barriers to health promotion and disease prevention. Baltimore, MD: Center for Communication Programs, Johns Hopkins University.
Muthuswamy, N., Duff, D., Witte, K., & Singhal, A. (2003). A Quasi-Experiment Comparing Four Entertainment Education Groups. Athens, OH: Ohio University.
Courses Taught:
Foundations of Speech Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Intercultural Communication, Public Relations Campaigns, Communication Research Methods, Courses in Oral Interpretation and Theatre, & Courses in Writing and Literature
Personal Information:
Married (to John Duff, also a CU Professor) with 5 children
Other Interests & Pursuits:
Research Fellow, Prevention Team of the National Center for Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, National Centers for Disease Control
Consultant, Center for Communication Programs, Johns Hopkins University
Director of University Theatre Productions, Cornerstone University, 1997 -1999
Church Ministry, Speaker, Performer, Director
Comments:
Ever since I was young, various individuals helped me to identify abilities I had in communicating with others in the forms of speaking, acting, researching and teaching. I was encouraged to pursue a career in a communication related field. Since I desired to be a good steward of my God-given abilities and resources, I pursued ways to develop these abilities and apply them to every aspect of my life. Through my pursuits, I realized the power of messages--both verbal and nonverbal--in our relationships. That power could hurt or heal; it could make us laugh or cry; it could bring us together or tear us apart. I have come to see teaching, practicing and researching communication as my calling.
Phone:
616.949.5300 x1955
