Elizabeth M Minei

Assc Professor

Weissman School of Arts and Sciences

Department: Communication Studies

Areas of expertise:

Email Address: elizabeth.minei@baruch.cuny.edu

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Education

Ph.D., Organizational and Interpersonal Communication, University of Oklahoma Norman Oklahoma

M.A., Organizational and Interpersonal Communication, University of Central Florida Orlando Florida

B.A., Corporate Communication, Queen's University of Charlotte, North Carolina Charlotte North Carolina

SemesterCourse PrefixCourse NumberCourse Name
Fall 2022COM3078Group Communication
Fall 2022COM9991Masters Thesis In Cc
Fall 2022COM9660Sel Topics/Corp Comm
Summer 2022COM2000Intro to Communication Studies
Spring 2022COM2000Intro to Communication Studies
Spring 2022COM2000Intro to Communication Studies
Spring 2022COM9660Sel Topics/Corp Comm
Fall 2021COM3077Interpersonal Communication
Fall 2021COM3077Interpersonal Communication
Summer 2021COM2000Intro to Communication Studies
Spring 2021COM2000Intro to Communication Studies
Spring 2021COM3077Interpersonal Communication
Spring 2021COM2000Intro to Communication Studies
Fall 2020COM2000Intro to Communication Studies
Fall 2020COM3078Group Communication
Spring 2020COM3077Interpersonal Communication
Spring 2020COM3077Interpersonal Communication
Fall 2019COM3078Group Communication
Fall 2019COM3078Group Communication
Spring 2019COM3077Interpersonal Communication
Fall 2018COM3078Group Communication
Fall 2018COM4101Selected Topics
Spring 2018COM5000HHon Independent Study COM I
Spring 2018COM3078Group Communication
Spring 2018COM5000Independent Study COM I
Fall 2017COM3078Group Communication
Spring 2017COM3078Group Communication
Spring 2017COM3078Group Communication
Spring 2017COM9991Masters Thesis In Cc
Fall 2016COM3078Group Communication
Fall 2016COM9900Independent Study
Fall 2016COM3078Group Communication
Fall 2016COM3068Managerial Communica
Spring 2016COM3078Group Communication
Spring 2016COM3078Group Communication
Fall 2015COM3068Managerial Communica
Fall 2015COM9991Masters Thesis In Cc
Fall 2015COM3102Communication for Executives
Fall 2015COM3102Communication for Executives
Summer 2015COM9660Sel Topics/Corp Comm
Summer 2015COM9900Independent Study
Spring 2015COM9991Masters Thesis In Cc
Spring 2015COM3078Group Communication
Spring 2015COM3078Group Communication
Spring 2015COM9640Qualitative Research Methods
Fall 2014COM3102Communication for Executives
Fall 2014COM3078Group Communication
Fall 2014COM3078Group Communication
Summer 2014COM5000Independent Study COM I
Spring 2014COM3078Group Communication
Spring 2014COM9640Qualitative Research Methods
Spring 2014COM3078Group Communication
Spring 2014COM5000Independent Study COM I
Fall 2013COM3102Communication for Executives
Fall 2013COM3078Group Communication

Journal Articles

Mumford, K., & Minei, E. M. (2024). Teaching Notes: The Entrepreneur's Marketing Dilemma: A New Bakery in the Neighborhood. Sage Business Cases,

Roman, J., & Minei, E. M. (2024). Military Spouse Employment Obstacles: When Personal Identity Impacts Professional Success. Sage Business Cases,

Roman, J., & Minei, E. M. (2024). Teaching Notes: Military Spouse Employment Obstacles: When Personal Identity Impacts Professional Success. Sage Business Cases,

(2024). The Entrepreneur's Marketing Dilemma: A New Bakery in the Neighborhood. Sage Business Cases,

Minei, E. M. (2022). “The policy is nice but not really written for us'': LGBTQ+ workplace challenges. Sage Business Cases,

Minei, E. M. (2022). “First Impressions. SAGE Skills: Student Success”. Sage Business Cases,

Minei, E. M. (2022). “An apology comparison: A case study of two different discursive leadership approaches. Sage Business Cases,

Minei, E. M. (2022). But...that’s not my job!: Power and illegitimate task requests. Sage Business Cases,

(2022). Knapp's Model of Relationships Coming Together v. Coming Apart Through Song. Communication Teacher, 1-7.

(2022). A Model of Mental Load: Defining the Interpersonal Constitutive Elements. 2022,

(2022). Loud and proud or captive and adaptive: Strategic identity presentation for LGBTQ+ employees at work’ . 2022,

Minei, E. M. (2022). Teaching Notes: But...that’s not my job!: Power and illegitimate task requests. Sage Business Cases,

Minei, E. M. (2022). Teaching Notes: “An apology comparison: A case study of two different discursive leadership approaches. Sage Business Cases,

Minei, E. M. (2022). Teaching Notes: “The policy is nice but not really written for us'': LGBTQ+ workplace challenges. Sage Business Cases,

Minei, E. M., Razuvayuva, T., & Dyshko, D. (2021). Modern Day Digital Pen Pals: A Semester-Long Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) Project. Communication Teacher, 1-9.

Hastings, S. O., Minei, E. M., & Warren, S. (2021). Organizational Practices Leading to Closeting: The Interactional Construction of ‘Closets’. Journal of Applied Communication Research,

Minei, E. M. (2021). Dysfunction in the fire house: Negotiating a communication breakdown during an after-action review. Sage Business Cases,

Minei, E. M. (2021). Which leader to follow? Sensemaking the messaging in a dual-owner organization. Sage Business Cases,

Dyshko, D., Minei, E. M., & Razuvayeva, T. (2021). Applications for Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) in the Era of COVID. Thresholds in Educational Instruction, 206-223.

Minei, E. M. (2021). Teaching Notes: Dysfunction in the fire house: Negotiating a communication breakdown during an after-action review. Sage Business Cases,

Minei, E. M. (2021). Teaching Notes: Which leader to follow? Sensemaking the messaging in a dual-owner organization. Sage Business Cases,

Minei, E. M., Hastings, S. O., & Warren, S. (2020). LGBTQ+ Backstage Attributions: Identifying Allies in the Workplace. International Journal of Business Communication ,

Minei, E. M., Hastings, S. O., & McGill-Warren, S. (2020). Workplace policy concerns: LGBTQ sensemaking of the right to access benefits. Qualitative Research Reports, In Progress.

Roman, J., Eatough, E., & Minei, E. M. (2019). Career oriented military spouses challenges and suggestions for employer and government policy change. Journal of Vocational Behavior , In Progress.

Minei, E. M., Eatough, E., & Cohen-charash, Y. (2018). Managing illegitimate task requests through explanation and acknowledgment: A discursive leadership approach. Management Communication Quarterly, 32(3). 348-397.

Minei, E. M., & Shearer Dunn, K. (2017). Teaching Group Interdependence: A Campus Murder Mystery. Communication Teacher , 31(3). 172-176.

Breiner, T., & Minei, E. M. (2016). Corporate Acculturation Neglect in Cross-Border Acquisitions: The Case of Denmark and the United States. Journal of International Communication , 23(1). 1-22.

Minei, E. M. (2016). Teaching Small Group Communication: The Do Good Project. Insight: Journal of Scholarly Teaching, 11(1). 1-15.

Minei, E. M. (2015). Discursive leadership: Harmonious and discordant framing to sensemaking outcomes. Journal of Creative Communications , 10(2). 1-20.

Taha, D., Hastings, S. O., & Minei, E. M. (2015). Shaping Student Activists: Discursive Sensemaking of Activism and Participation Research. Journal of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, 15(6). 1-19.

Weger, H., Castle-Bell, G., Minei, E. M., & Robinson, M. (2014). The relative effectiveness of active listening in initial interactions . International Journal of Listening, 28(1). 13-31.

Minei, E. M., & Matusitz, J. (2013). Diffusion and Glocalization: Dialectical tensions for Wal-Mart in Mexico. Global Business Perspectives, 1(2). 106-121.

Minei, E. M., & Matusitz, J. (2013). Cyberterrorist Messages: A semiotic analysis. Semiotica: Journal of International Association for Semiotic Studies, 1(197). 331-335.

Matusitz, J., & Minei, E. M. (2013). New trends in globalization: An examination of the Brazilian case. Journal of Social Change, 43(1). 1-19.

Minei, E. M., & Bisel, R. (2013). Negotiating the meaning of organizational expertise: Firefighter's epistemic denial. Small Group Research, 44(1). 7-32.

Minei, E. M., & Matusitz, J. (2012). Cyberspace as a new arena for terrorist propaganda: An updated examination . Poiesis and Praxis: International Journal of Technology, 9(1). 163-176.

(2012). Cyberspace as a new arena for terroristic propaganda: an updated examination. 9(1-2). 163-176.

Matusitz, J., & Minei, E. M. (2011). Cultural Adaptation of an MNC in Mexico: A success story. Transition Studies, 18(2). 418-429.

Minei, E. M., & Matusitz, J. (2011). Cyberterrorist messages and their effects on targets: A qualitative analysis. Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 21(8). 995-1019.

Matusitz, J., & Minei, E. M. (2009). Cyberterroism: Its effects on health-related infrastructures. Journal of Digital Forensic Practice, 2(4). 161-171.

Book Chapters

Minei, E. M. (2022). Communication and Interpersonal Skills: First Impressions Overview. SAGE Skills: Student Success Sage Publication.

Minei, E. M. (2022). Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Explaining a New You. SAGE Skills: Student Success Sage Publication.

Minei, E. M. (2022). Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Impression Management and Correcting the “Face” You Show to Others. SAGE Skills: Student Success Sage Publication.

Minei, E. M. (2022). Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Meeting New People and Making Connections. SAGE Skills: Student Success Sage Publication.

Minei, E. M. (2022). Communication and Interpersonal Skills: The 30-Second Elevator Pitch. SAGE Skills: Student Success Sage Publication.

Minei, E. M. (2022). Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Damage Control: What to Do When You’ve Made a Bad Impression. SAGE Skills: Student Success Sage Publication.

Minei, E. M. (2022). Communication and Interpersonal Skills: How to Do Impression Management: Cultivating Your “Face”. SAGE Skills: Student Success Sage Publication.

Minei, E. M. (2022). Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Nonverbal Impressions: How Your Body Contradicts You. SAGE Skills: Student Success Sage Publication.

Minei, E. M. (2022). Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Developing an Authentic Persona. SAGE Skills: Student Success Sage Publication.

Minei, E. M. (2022). Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Identifying Your Communication Strengths. SAGE Skills: Student Success Sage Publication.

Media Contributions

(2019). New York Times.

(2017). Redbook Magazine.

(2017). Talkin' Cloud Media.

(2017). Work-At-Home-Success.

(2017). Instant Print.

(2017). Fit Small Business.

(2017). Tech Republic.

(2017). Elearners.

(2017). Loughlin Personnel.

Presentations

Minei, E. M., Hastings, S. O., & Warren, S. (2020, November 30). Organizational Practices Leading to Closeting: The Interactional Construction of ‘Closets’. National Communication Association.

Minei, E. M. (2018, October 31). Thinking on the Fly: Managing Tough Conversations in the Workplace. Baruch College: Sigma Alpha Delta.

Roman, J., Minei, E. M., & Eatough, E. (2018, February 28). Career-oriented military spouses challenges and suggestions for employer and government policy change.. Work and Family Researchers Network 2018 Conference. Washington DC: WFRN.

Roman, J., Eatough, E., & Minei, E. M. (2018, February 28). Military spouse experiences of career-related barriers and support.. Work and Family Researchers Network 2018 Conference,`. Washington DC: WFRN.

Minei, E. M. (2017, October 31). The V's of Self-Presentation. Baruch College: Sigma Alpha Delta.

Minei, E. M., & Eatough, E. (2016, November 30). Discursive leadership: Managing illegitimate work tasks through explanation and acknowledgement provision.. The National Communication Association Organizational Communication Division. Philadelphia, PA

Minei, E. M. (2016, September 30). Making it Right Before it Goes Wrong: Identifying Epistemic Denial. Innovations in Obstetrical, Neonatal, and Pediatric Care Symposium. Miami Florida: Jackson Health System.

Minei, E. M. (2015, November 30). Making a Difference: Creating Student Engagement by Motivating through “Real World” Influence. National Communication Association. : Experiential Learning in Communication Division.

Minei, E. M. (2014, November 30). Discursive Leadership: Harmonious and Discordant Framing-to-Sensemaking Outcomes. National Communication Association. Chicago, IL: Organizational Communication Association.

Minei, E. M. (2014, April 30). Training and Development: Consulting in the Classroom. Central States Communication Conference. Minnesota: Central States Communication Association.

Minei, E. M. (2012, October 31). Entrepreneurial Concerns: Communication and Leadership within the disengagement/growth phase in the organizational life cycle. Organizational Communication Mini Conference. Norman, OK: Organizational Communication Association.

Minei, E. M. (2011, November 30). Cultural Adaptation of an MNC in Mexico: A success story. National Communication Association. New Orleans: Latino/Latina Studies Division.

Minei, E. M. (2011, November 30). Cyberterrorist Messages: The Effects on Targets. National Communication Association. New Orleans: Communication and the Future Division.

Minei, E. M. (2011, November 30). Diffusion and Glocalization: Dialectical Tensions for Walmart in Mexico. National Communication Association. New Orleans: Latino/Latina Studies Division.

Minei, E. M. (2011, November 30). Negotiating the Meaning of Organizational Expertise. National Communication Association. New Orleans: Applied Research Division.

Minei, E. M. (2011, March 31). "I CMC U": An open dialectic on the past, present, and future continuum of CMC research and role in Communication Studies.. Sooner Communication Conference. Norman, OK

Minei, E. M. (2011, March 31). Diffusion Practices: Wal-Mart in Mexico. Sooner Communication Conference. Norman, OK

Minei, E. M. (2010, November 30). New trends in globalization: An examination of the Brazilian case. National Communication Association. San Francisco, CA: Communication and the Future Division.

Minei, E. M. (2010, November 30). Propaganda use in Cyberterrorism: An updated Examination. National Communication Association. San Francisco, CA: Communication and the Future Division.

Minei, E. M. (2009, November 30). Cyberterrorist Messages: A Semiotic Perspective. National Communication Association. Chicago, IL: Communication and the Future Division.

Minei, E. M. (2008, November 30). Cyberterrorism: Effects on health-related infrastructures. National Communication Association. San Diego, CA: Communication and the Future Division.

Research Currently in Progess

Shockley, K. M., Eatough, E., & Minei, E. M.(n.d.). Breadwinning women. In Progress.

TitleFunding Agency SponsorStart DateEnd DateAwarded DateTotal FundingStatus
Unpacking and Addressing Communication Barriers: Developing the “Reliability” of High Reliability TePSC CUNY 5207/01/202106/30/202304/15/20213498.26Completed
Honor / AwardOrganization SponsorDate ReceivedDescription
2022 Sage Business Cases Editors Choice AwardSage Business Cases2022-08-25Titled: “The policy is nice but not really written for us”: LGBTQ+ workplace challenges.
Stanley L. Saxon Applied Research AwardCarl Couch Center for Research2016This award is given annually to one research project that demonstrates excellence in applied communication research.
2014 Gouran AwardApplied Communication Research Division2014
Outstanding Dissertation In Organizational Communication Organizational Communication Division2014Nominated
Ragan-Kramer-Weider Qualitative Dissertation AwardUniversity of Oklahoma2013This award is offered annually to the graduate student with the most outstanding qualitative dissertation in the department.
Dan and Mary John O'Hair Outstanding Graduate Student of the Year AwardUniversity of Oklahoma2012This award is given annually to a graduate student who demonstrates excellence in the three areas of teaching, research, and service.
Top Paper Award- National Communication AssociationCommunication and the Future Division2011This is a Top Paper Award given at the National Communication Association Conference.
Stanley L. Saxon Applied Research AwardCarl Couch Center for Social and Internet Research2011This award is given annually to one research project that demonstrates excellence in applied communication research.
Top Paper Award- National Communication AssociationLatino/Latina Communication Division 2010This is a Top Paper Award given at the National Communication Association Conference.
Master's Thesis of the Year for the College of Sciences University of Central Florida2009This is an annual award given in the College of Arts and Sciences for the University of Central Florida.
Master's Thesis of the Year for the Nicholson School of CommunicationUniversity of Central Florida2009This is a thesis award for outstanding graduate student Masters Thesis
Meeske Outstanding Graduate Student AwardUniversity of Central Florida2009This award is given annually to a graduate student who demonstrates excellence in teaching, research, and service.

College

Committee NamePosition RoleStart DateEnd Date
Faculty-Student Disciplinary CommitteeCommittee MemberPresent
Faculty SenateCommittee MemberPresent
Executive Committee, Communication StudiesCommittee MemberPresent
Deputy Chair of Communication DepartmentCommittee ChairPresent
Job Search Committee, Baruch CollegeCommittee ChairPresent
Job Search Committee, Baruch CollegeCommittee Member5/31/2020
Job Search Committee, Baruch CollegeCommittee Member12/31/2019
Curriculum Planning Committee, Baruch CollegeCommittee Member5/31/2019
Job Search Committee, Baruch CollegeCommittee Member4/30/2017
New MA 1-Credit DevelopmentCommittee Chair3/31/2017
New MA Committee MemberCommittee Member8/31/2016
Strategic Planning Data CollectorCommittee Member5/31/2015
Alpha Phi OmegaFaculty Advisor10/31/2014
Job Search Committee, Baruch CollegeCommittee Member5/31/2014

University

Committee NamePosition RoleStart DateEnd Date
Academic Freedom and Responsibility CommitteeCommittee Member8/1/2021Present
Conversation Partners ProgramProgram Coordinator12/1/20165/31/2020
Conversation Partners ProgramFaculty Advisor8/1/20165/31/2020
Podium MemberAttendee, Convocation8/1/20198/31/2019
Podium MemberAttendee, Convocation8/1/20188/31/2018
Podium MemberAttendee, Convocation8/1/20178/31/2017
Podium MemberAttendee, Convocation8/1/20168/31/2016
Podium MemberAttendee, Convocation8/1/20158/31/2015
Podium MemberAttendee, Convocation8/1/20148/31/2014

Professional

OrganizationPosition RoleOrganization StateOrganization CountryStart DateEnd DateAudience
Journal of Applied Communication ResearchReviewer, Journal Article6/1/2014Present
Management Communication QuarterlyReviewer, Journal Article6/1/2014Present
Organizational Communication DivisionReviewer, Conference Paper11/1/2013Present
Applied Communication DivisionReviewer, Conference Paper11/1/2011Present
Communication and the Future DivisionReviewer, Conference Paper11/1/2010Present
Subject Matter ExpertReviewer, TextbookNebraskaUnited States2/1/20144/30/2014
Bedford Press ReviewerReviewer, Textbook11/1/201211/30/2013
National Communication Association, Communication and the Future DivisionSession Chair11/1/201011/30/2013
National Communication Association, Planning CommitteeCommittee Member11/1/201211/30/2013
National Communication Association, Book Drive Publicity Planning CommitteeCommittee Chair11/1/201211/30/2013
National Communication Association, Communication and the Future DivisionOfficer, Secretary11/1/201011/30/2012
Organizational Communication Mini ConferenceCommittee ChairOklahomaUnited States10/1/201110/31/2012
Sooner Conference, University of OklahomaCommittee ChairOklahomaUnited States8/1/20108/31/2012
Sooner Conference, University of OklahomaReviewer, Conference Paper8/1/20108/31/2012