Brief Biography:

A graduate of the University of Northern Iowa, Karni Tiernan teaches speech and advises students in the Academic Exploration Program (AEP) and unclassified communications majors. She has been at Bradley since 1978.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

Illinois Teacher Certification: 1982 - Present

Course Work Beyond Degree:
Bradley University, Peoria, IL - Fall, 1972
Portland State University, Portland, OR - Winter, 1971-72
University of Oregon, Eugene, OR - Summer and Fall, 1971

Iowa K-14 Teacher Certification: 1963-1983

Bachelor of Arts Degree:
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA - 1963
Major: Speech
Major: Junior High Education (Subject Area - Speech)

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Bradley University, Peoria, IL
The Henry Pindell Slane College of Communications and Fine Arts
Department of Communication
1978 - Present
1978-1988 Part-time Instructor
1988-1993 Affiliate Instructor of Communication
1993-1995 Temporary Instructor of Communication
1995-Present Lecturer of Communication

COM 103 The Oral Communication Process: 1978-Present
COM 105 Business and Professional Speech: 1978-1986
COM 205 Interpersonal Communication: 1984-1985
EHS 120 The University Experience: 1991-1992

Iowa Falls Community Schools, Iowa Falls, IA
Classroom Teacher: 1964-1970
Individual Events Coach: 1966-1969
Radio Show (weekly) Director: 1966-1969
Open House Program Director: 1968
Play Director: 1964-1966
Drama Club Supervisor: 1964-1966
Christmas Program Director: 1964-1966

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE

Bradley University, Peoria, IL
The Henry Pindell Slane College of Communications and Fine Arts
Department of Communication
Supervisor of Academic Advisement for the
Department of Communication: 1992-1995

SERVICE

Member of The Mass Communications Articulation Panel of the Illinois Initiative to Facilitate Interinstitutional Transfer of Undergraduate Courses.
(Named to represent Bradley Uni ver si ty by the State of Illinois Board of
Higher Ed u ca tion): 1996-1997
Member, The Committee on Affirmative Action, a Standing Committee
of the University Senate: 1996-1997
Representative, Department of Communication, to the Gateway
Program: 1996-1997
Member, Department of Communication Basic Course Advisory
Committee: 1992-Present
Representative, Department of Communication, to the Learning Assistance
Program: 1990-Present
Member, Advisory Board for the Bradley Student Volunteer
Office: 1994-1996
Member, Department of Communication Recruiting and Retention
Committee: 1993-1995
Member, Department of Communication Ad Hoc Academic Review
Committee: 1994-1995
Member, University Task Force to Study Retention and Graduation Rates
(Task Force members named by the Provost): 1991-1992, 1992-1993
Member, University Freshman Orientation Committee (Committee
Members named by the Provost): 1991-1992, 1992-1993
Teaching Associate/Mentor for Mark Heintzman: 1992-1993
Member, College of Communications and Fine Arts, Strategic Planning
Committee: 1990-1992
Instructor, EHS120 The University Experience: 1991-1992
Member, Department of Communication, Search Committees for basic
course positions: 1990; 1992
Member, Department of Communication, Peer Evaluation Study
Group: 1989-1990
Member, Department of Communication, Internship/Cooperative
Education Study Group: 1988-1989

Events Coach: 1966-1969
Radio Show

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Speech Communication Association
Illinois Speech and Theater Association
Illinois Staff and Curriculum Developers Association
National Education Association: 1964-1970
Iowa State Education Association: 1964-1970
Iowa Falls Education Association: 1964-1970

COMMUNITY

The Pillars Society of the Heart of Illinois United Way: 1990-Present
Peoria Art Guild: 1972-Present
Homeowners Association of Wardcliffe: 1975-Present
Peoria High School Association of Parents and Teachers: 1985-1993
Peoria High School Band/Orchestra Parents' Organization: 1985-1991
Peoria High School Booster Club: 1985-1991
Sterling Middle School Parent Teacher Organization: 1976-1989
Liaison (to District 150 School Board) Committee:
1981-1983, 1985-1986
Carnival Committee: 1983-1984
Muscular Dystrophy Association Telethon: 1985
Channel 47 Auction: 1975
Political Election Worker: 1964-1969