VITA

 

Tim Cole

Associate Professor

Department of Communication

DePaul University

2320 North Kenmore Avenue

Chicago, IL 60614

773-325-2895

tcole@depaul.edu

http://www.depaul.edu/~tcole

 

 

EDUCATION

 

      Ph.D.         1996                                         Communication

                                                                        University of California at Santa Barbara

                                                                        Dissertation:  Models of information management dimensions underlying deceptive messages:  An empirical comparison and contrast. 

 

      M.A.          1993                                         Communication

                                                                        University of California at Santa Barbara

                                                                        Thesis:  Strategic dimensions of compliance gaining strategies. 

 

      B.A.           1988                                         Communication

                                                                        University of Colorado at Boulder

 

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

 

      Teaching:         Department of Communication

                                    DePaul University

 

      2001-present           Associate Professor     Deceptive Communication

                                                                        Close Relationships

                                                                        Introduction to Research Methods

                                                                        Interpersonal Communication

                                                                        Research for the Comm. Professional (graduate course)

                                                                        Introduction to Human Communication

                                                                        Quantitative Reasoning (First Year Program)

      1995-2001               Assistant Professor      Communication Theory

                                                                        Intergroup Communication

                                                                        Language and Power (graduate course)

                                                                        Quantitative Research Methods (graduate course)

 

                                    Department of Communication

                                    University of California at Santa Barbara

 

      1994-1995               Instructor                     Language and Communication

 

      1990-1994               Graduate                     Introduction to Communication

                                    Teaching Assistant Theories of Communication

                                                                        Quantitative Research Methods

                                                                        Gender and Communication

 

      1988                       Department of Communication

                                    University of Colorado at Boulder

 

                                    Undergraduate            Introduction to Interpersonal

                                    Teaching                      and Small Group Communication

                                    Assistant                     

 

      Administration:

 

                                    Department of Communication

                                    DePaul University

 

      2001-2002               Program Director        Master’s in Public Relations and Advertising

 

                                    Department of Communication

                                    University of California at Santa Barbara

 

      1991-1993               Head Teaching            Introduction to Communication

                                    Assistant                      Coordinated graduate teaching assistants

                                    across multiple discussion sections.

 

PUBLICATIONS

 

      Cole, T.  (in press).  Deception confidence in romantic relationships:  Confidently lying to the one you love.  In S. P. Shohov (Ed.), Advances in Psychology Research (Vol. 31, pp. xx-xx). Hauppauge, New York:   Nova Science Publishers. 

 

      Cole, T., & Teboul, JC. B.  (2004).  Non-zero sum collaboration, reciprocity and the preference of similarity:  Developing an adaptive model of close relational functioning.  Personal Relationships, 11, 135-160. 

 

      Cole, T., Leets, L. L., & Bradac, J. J.  (2002).  Deceptive message processing:  The role of attachment style and verbal intimacy markers in deceptive message judgments.  Communication Studies, 53, 74-89.

 

      Cole, T.  (2001).  Lying to the one you love:  The use of deception in romantic relationships.  Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 18, 107-129. 

 

      Cole, T., & Leets, L. L.  (1999).  Attachment styles and intimate television viewing:  Insecurely forming relationships in a parasocial way.  Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 16, 495-511.

 

      Cole, T., & Leets, L. L.  (1998).  Linguistic masking devices and intergroup behavior:  Further evidence of intergroup linguistic bias.  Journal of Language and Social Psychology 17, 348-371. 

 

      Cole, T., & Bradac, J. J.  (1996).  A lay theory of relational satisfaction with best friends.  Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 13, 57-83.

 

      Kellermann, K., & Cole, T.  (1994).  Classifying compliance gaining messages:  Taxonomic disorder and strategic confusion.  Communication Theory, 4, 3-60.

 

CONFERENCE PAPERS

 

      Teboul, JC. B., & Cole, T.  (2004, May).  Relationship development and workplace integration:  An evolutionary perspective.  Paper to be presented at the Organizational Communication Division of the International Communication Association Conference, New Orleans.

 

      Cole, T., & Teboul JC. B.  (2004, May).  The preference for similarly in close relational partners:  Predictions from an evolutionary psychology perspective.  Manuscript to be presented the Interpersonal Communication Division of the International Communication Association Conference, New Orleans.

 

      Bradac, J., Cole, T., & Teboul, JC. B.  (2004, May).  Extrapolating from an evolutionary model:  Uncertainty and information seeking in personal relationships.  Manuscript to be presented at the Intpersonal Communication Division of the International Communication Conference, New Orleans.

 

      Cole, T., & Teboul, JC. B.  (2003, May).  Darwin’s dangerous idea, the Banker’s Paradox, and the playing of non-zero sum games:  Developing a collaborative model of relational functioning.  Manuscript presented at the International Communication Association Conference, San Diego. 

 

      Teboul, JC. B., & Cole, T.  (2003, May).  Evolution, exchange and coordination:  Implications for organizational communication.  Manuscript presented at the International Communication Association Conference, San Diego. 

 

      Cargile, A. C., Bradac, J. J., & Cole, T.  (2003, February).  Do communication problems lead to group conflict?  A report of lay attributions.  Manuscript presented at the Western Speech Communication Association Conference, Salt Lake City. 

 

      Cole, T.  (2002, July).  Deceptive judgments regarding self and others:  A non-zero sum approach.  Manuscript presented at the International Communication Association Conference, Seoul, South Korea. 

 

      Cole, T.  (2001, May).  Deception confidence in romantic relationships:  Confidently lying to the one you love.  Manuscript presented at the International Communication Association Conference, Washington, D. C. 

 

      Cole, T.  (2000, November).  Provoking deceit from a romantic partner:  A dyadic approach to relational deception.  Manuscript to be presented at the National Communication Association Conference, Seattle. 

 

      Cole, T.  (2000, June).  Lying to the one you love:  The use of deception in romantic relationships.  Manuscript presented at the International Communication Association Conference, Acapulco. 

 

      Cole, T.  (2000, June).  Insecurely seeking information about romantic rivals:  The use of state versus active verbs.  Manuscript presented at the International Communication Association Conference, Acapulco. 

 

      Leets, L. L., & Cole, T.  (2000, June).  Computers as social attachments:  Applying one’s attachment beliefs to human computer interaction.  Manuscript presented at the International Communication Association Conference, Acapulco.

 

      Cole, T., & Leets, L. L.  (1998, November).  Deceptive message judgments:  A preliminary investigation of factors that influence the use of the truth-bias heuristic.  Manuscript presented at the National Communication Association Conference, New York. 

 

      Cole, T., & Leets, L. L.  (1998, July).  Attachment styles and intimate television viewing:  Insecurely forming relationships in a parasocial way.  Manuscript presented at the International Communication Association Conference, Jerusalem. 

 

      Leets, L. L., & Cole, T.  (1998, July).  Attributional impact of linguistic masking devices, social identity salience and message valence on intergroup perception.  Manuscript presented at the International Communication Association Conference, Jerusalem.

 

      Cole, T.  (1997, November).  Deceptive communication:  A review of the literature.  Manuscript presented at the National Communication Association Conference, Chicago. 

 

      Cole, T.  (1997, May).  Models of information manipulation underlying deceptive messages:  An empirical comparison and contrast.  Manuscript presented at the International Communication Association Conference, Montreal. 

 

      Cole, T., & Leets, L. L.  (1997, May).  Linguistic masking devices and intergroup behavior:  Further evidence of intergroup linguistic bias.  Manuscript presented at the International Conference on Language and Social Psychology, Ottawa. 

 

      Cole, T., & Bradac, J. J.  (1994, July).  Lay theories of relational satisfaction among best friends.  Manuscript presented at the International Communication Association Conference, Sydney. 

 

      Kellermann, K., & Cole, T.  (1992, May).  Classifying compliance gaining messages:  Do you know what taxonomy your strategies are in?  Manuscript presented at the International Communication Association Conference, Miami.

 

WORK IN PROGRESS

 

      Cole, T.  (work in progress).  Lying to the one you love:  The truth about deception in romantic relationships. 

 

      Teboul, JC. B., & Cole, T.  (2003, December submission).  Relationship Development and Workplace Integration:  An Evolutionary Perspective.  Communication Monographs

 

      Haselton, M., Cole, T., Koerner, A., & Teboul, JC. B. (under review).  Evolution and communication.  Communication Yearbook.

 

      Cargile, A. C., Bradac, J. J., & Cole, T.  (under submission).  Theories of group conflict:  A report of lay attributions.  Group Processes and Intergroup Relations

 

      Bradac, J.J., Cole, T., & Teboul, JC. B.  (work in progress).  Extrapolating from an evolutionary model:  Uncertainty and information seeking in personal relationships. Paper to be presented at International Communication Conference, May 2004. Paper to be submitted for publication in Summer 2004.

 

      Cole, T., & Teboul, JC. B.  (work in progress).  The preference for similarly in close relational partners:  Predictions from an evolutionary psychology perspective.  Paper to be submitted for publication in Summer 2004.

 

      Teboul, JC. B., & Cole, T.  (work in progress).  Individualism vs. Collectivism revisited:  An evolutionary perspective.  Paper to be submitted to the International Communication Conference, May 2005.  Paper to be submitted for publication in March 2005.

 

      Cole, T., & Teboul, JC. B.  (work in progress).  Interrogation techniques and false confessions.  An empirical examination of the issues. 

 

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

 

      2004 (Jan)         Reviewer for Personal Relationships

 

      2004 (Jan)         Reviewer for Communication Reports

 

      2000-2003         Associate Editor.  Communication Reports

 

      2003 (June)       Reviewer for Personal Relationships

 

      2003 (June)       Reviewer for Western Journal of Communication

 

      2003 (May)       Presenter - Preconference Session – Evolutionary Theories of Human Communication:  A Primer.  For the Interpersonal Communication Division at the annual International Communication Association Conference in San Diego. 

 

      2003 (May)       Reviewer for Personal Relationships

 

      2002 (Jun.)        Reviewer for Communication Studies

 

      2001 (Nov.)      Reviewer for the Journal of Social Issues

 

      2001 (May)       Panel Chair for the Interpersonal Communication Division at the annual International Communication Association Conference in Washington D.C.

 

      2001 (April)           Faculty Research Seminar.  Presented research on Deception in Romantic Relationships for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, DePaul University. 

 

      2000 (Nov.)            Panel participant for the Experiential Learning Division at the annual National Communication Association Conference in Seattle.

 

      2000 (Aug).            Reviewer for the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships

 

      2000 (Aug.)            Reviewer for the Journal of Language and Social Psychology

 

      1999 (Nov.)            Panel participant for the Experiential Learning Division at the annual National Communication Association Conference in Chicago.

 

      1999 (Oct.)             Reviewer for the British Journal of Social Psychology

 

      1999 (Feb.)       Reviewer for the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships

 

      1999 (Jan.)        Reviewer for the Journal of Language and Social Psychology

 

      1998 (Nov.)            Panel Chair for the Interpersonal and Small Group Communication Division at the annual National Communication Association Conference in New York.

 

      1998 (Feb.)       Submissions reader for the Interpersonal and Small Group Communication Division for the annual National Communication Association Conference in New York. 

 

      1998 (Jan.)        Reviewer for the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships.

 

      1997 (Sept.)            Reviewer for the Journal of Language and Social Psychology.

 

      1996 (Sept.)            Reviewer for the Journal of Language and Social Psychology.

 

      1996 (Aug.)            Reviewer for the Journal of Applied Communication Research.

 

      1996 (July)        Reviewer for Human Communication Research.

 

      1996 (July)        Reviewer for the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships.

 

      1995 (Nov.)            Reviewer for Human Communication Research.

 

      1994 (July)        Reviewer for the Journal of Language and Social Psychology.

 

      1994 (Nov.)            Reviewer for the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships.

 

 

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

 

      2003     Western Speech Communication Association Top Three Paper Award in Communication Theory Division.  Cargile, A. C., Bradac, J. J., & Cole, T.  (2003, February).  Do communication problems lead to group conflict?  A report of lay attributions.  Awarded at the Western Speech Communication Conference in Salt Lake City, 2003.

 

      2004     Summer Research Grant.  Faculty Research and Development Committee.  College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.  DePaul University.  University funding for research project entitled, “Uncertainty Reduction Theory from a Non-Zero Sum Perspective” 

 

      2000     Research Assistant Support.  Faculty Research and Development Committee.  College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.  DePaul University.  University funding for research project entitled, “Adjusting to a Relational Partner’s Expectations:  The Role of Attachment Beliefs on the Selection of Adjustment Strategies.” 

 

      2000     International Communication Association Top Paper Award in Interpersonal Communication (“Lying to the one you love:  The use of deception in romantic relationships”).  Awarded at the International Communication Conference in Acapulco, Mexico, 2000.

 

      2000     Competitive Research Grant.  University Research Council.  DePaul University.  Competitive funding for research project entitled, “Adjusting to a Relational Partner’s Expectations:  The Role of Attachment Beliefs on the Selection of Adjustment Strategies.”

 

      2000     Summer Research Grant.  Faculty Research and Development Committee.  College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.  DePaul University.  University funding for research project entitled, “Adjusting to a Relational Partner’s Expectations:  The Role of Attachment Beliefs on the Selection of Adjustment Strategies.” 

 

      2000     Research Assistant Support.  Faculty Research and Development Committee.  College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.  DePaul University.  University funding for research project entitled, “Regulating Intimacy in Close Relationships.” 

 

1998          Paid Leave of Absence.  University Research Council.  DePaul University.  University funding for paid leave to work on research project entitled, “Regulating Intimacy in Romantic Relationships:  An Attachment Perspective.” 

 

      1998     Competitive Research Grant.  University Research Council.  DePaul University. Competitive funding for research project entitled, “Regulating Intimacy in Romantic Relationships:  An Attachment Perspective.”

 

1998          Alpha Lambda Delta Outstanding Teaching of the Year Award.  Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society.  DePaul University. 

 

1998          Nominated for Excellence in Teaching Award.  College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, DePaul University. 

 

1998          Technology Development Participant.  Selected to participate in the Designing On-Line Learning Environments Institute.  Academic Technology Development and Academic Affairs.  DePaul University.

 

1995          Speech Communication Association's Golden Anniversary Monograph Award.  Awarded at the Speech Communication Association Conference in San Antonio, Texas, 1995.

 

1995          Faculty Development Tour Participant (Southern Africa).  Foreign Study Program.  DePaul University. 

 

      1994     Excellence in Graduate Student Teaching Award.  Instructional and Developmental Division, International Communication Association  (awarded annually to top teaching assistant in the department).

 

      1993     Edwin R. Schoell Award for Excellence in Teaching.  Department of Communication, University of California at Santa Barbara  (awarded annually to top teaching assistant in the department).

 

      1991     Instructional Grant ($1000) for writing a teaching manual for the introductory communication course.  Department of Communication, University of California at Santa Barbara.

 

 

MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

 

      International Association for Relationship Research

 

      Human Behavior and Evolution Society

 

      International Communication Association

 

 

SERVICE

 

      University

 

            1997-2000         Committee Member.  Quality of Instruction Council

 

            1997-2000         Advisory Board Member.  Plus Program

 

            1995                 Title III Assessment Workshop Participant

 

      College

 

            1997-2004         Quantitative Reasoning Instructor.  Liberal Studies Program

 

            1998-2001         Committee Member.  Curriculum Committee

 

            1999-2000         Team Captain.  Chase Challenge Corporate Run

 

            1999-2000         Dissertation Committee Member, Department of Psychology. 

 

            1997-1999         Committee Member.  Grade Challenge Committee

 

            1997-1998         Focal Point Seminar Instructor.  Liberal Studies Program

 

            1996-1997         Seminar Participant.  Workshop on Student Centered Learning

 

            1995-1996         Faculty Advisor.  Men's Volleyball Team

 

      Departmental

 

            1999-2004         Committee Chair:  Local Review Board on Use of Human Subjects

 

            2003-2004         Committee Member:  Appointments Committee

 

            2001-2003         Committee Member:  Personnel Committee

 

            2001-2002         Program Director:  Masters in Public Relations and Advertising

 

            2001-2002         Committee Chair:  Assessment Committee

 

            2000-2002         Committee Member:  Appointments Committee

 

            2000-2001         Departmental Representative.  College of Arts and Sciences Open House.

 

            2000-2001         Committee Member:  Assessment Committee

 

            1999-2000         Committee Member:  Personnel Review Process

 

            1999-2000         Committee Member:  Appointments Committee

 

            1999-2000         Committee Member:  Media Master’s Exploratory Committee

 

            1999-2000         Departmental Representative:  National Communication Association Summer Conference on Technology

 

            1998-1999         Committee Member:  Appointments Committee  

 

            1997-1998         Committee Member.  Personnel Committee

 

            1996-1999         Committee Member.  Graduate Advisory Board

 

            1996-1998         Committee Member.  Graduate Selection Committee

 

      Departmental

 

            1996-1997         Committee Member.  Appointments Committee

 

            1996-1997         Committee Member.  Teaching Evaluation Committee

 

            1995-1996         Committee Member.  Media Masters Exploratory Committee

 

            1995-                Departmental Representative.  College of Arts and Sciences Open House.