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Department of Communication Studies

Dr. Scott C. D'urso
Assistant Professor

Johnston Hall 413
(414) 288-5477 Phone
(414) 288-3923 Fax
scott.durso@mu.edu

Courses Taught

CMST 052: Introduction to Small Group Communication
CMST 054: Foundations of Communication Studies
CMST 078: Communication Approaches to Interviewing
CMST 132: Organizational Communication
CMST 144: Leadership and Communication
CMST 147: New Communication Technologies in the Workplace
CMST 155: Business and Professional Presentations
CMST 262: Organization Communication

Education

Ph.D. University of Texas at Austin 2004
M.A. University of Texas at El Paso 1999
B.A. University of Texas at El Paso 1994

Why Marquette?

I enjoy the atmosphere of education and discovery here at Marquette. The university offers an ideal place to conduct research and present the latest findings to our students. Furthermore, I look forward to the ongoing opportunity to work with and build solid relationships with the students.

Research Interests

Organizational Communication;
New Communication Technologies & Computer-Mediated Communication;
Electronic Monitoring and Surveillance in the Workplace

Professional Affiliations

National Communication Association;
International Communication Association;
Central States Communication Association

Professional Experience

1991-1993: Writing skills consultant, WilTel, Tulsa, OK
1973-1978: Contract technical editor and writer, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Construction Engineering Research Laboratory, Champaign, IL
1974-1978: Drama reviewer, The Courier (daily newspaper), Urbana, IL

Recent Publications

D’Urso, S. C. (2006). Who’s watching us at work? Toward a structural-perceptual model of electronic monitoring and surveillance in organizations. Communication Theory, 16, 282-303.

Stephens, K.K., DUrso, S.C., & Holmes, P. (2006). The Sulzer hip replacement recall crisis: A patient's perspective. In S. May (Ed.). Case Studies in Organizational Communication: Ethical Perspectives and Practices. Sage.

Personal Website

http://homepage.mac.com/themacintoshman/Professional/Index.html