Dr. Margaret L. Young graduated from Washington State University in Pullman, Washington with a B.A. in Liberal Arts. She graduated from the University of Idaho a M.A. in Theatre. Her thesis was entitled Revolutionary Theatre in Northern Ireland. She received her PhD from the prestigious research institution of the University of Illinois (Institute for Communications Research). Her dissertation, Finding Charmstrings explored culture and communications by studying four generations of related women writers. She has won many state and national awards for her writing which has appeared in both academic and popular magazines across the U.S. and Canada.
She has also worked in the communications field for more than 30 years as a deejay for radio, an actress in dinner theatre, a community reporter in journalism, a designer and account rep in advertising and a director of public relations for a large non-profit corporation. She has also taught speech, journalism, advertising and public relations both in a part-time and full-time capacity at Bradley University, the University of Idaho, Seattle Community College, Carl Sandburg College and Knox College.
Her current research follows her eclectic commercial career with studies in material culture, women and communications, children and advertising, and the history of advertising. She has been nationally recognized as a journalist and as a publication/advertising designer. She has been with Bradley University since 1996.
EDUCATION
Ph.D. Communications 2003 Qualitative Research Methodology
University of Illinois, Institute for Communications Research
Dissertation: Saving Charmstrings: The communication of material culture through four generations of North American Women
M.A. Communications-Theatre and Speech
1971 Speech Washington State University
1972 Theatre University of Idaho
Masters Thesis: Revolutionary Theatre in Northern Irelandresearched in Belfast and Londonderry, N.I.
B.A. Liberal Arts 1970 British History
1970 Washington State University ...Pullman, Washington
1969 City Literary Institute, London, England-two semesters abroad
1968 University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas
1967 Gulf Park College, Long Beach, Mississippi
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Courses taught: Speech, Theatre, Journalism. Public Relations, Advertising, Graphic Design, Interpersonal Communications, Writing for the Media, PR Writing
BRADLEY UNIVERSITY
Assistant Professor of Communication, Slane College of Communication and Fine Arts 1996-to present. Tenure Track: August 2003- to present
Courses taught: Three courses per semester plus interim courses
Advertising: Introduction to advertising, Copy writing, Advanced copywriting Public Relations: Introductory survey course, writing, desktop publishing, public relations documents
Media Writing
Interpersonal Communications
CARL SANDBURG COLLEGE
Adjunct Professor, 1983-84 and 1996-97
Courses taught: Two per semester
Speech
Interpersonal Communications
Journalism
Advertising: Introduction
Newspaper Production and Advisor
SEATTLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (SOUTH CAMPUS, CENTRAL CAMPUS)
Adjunct Professor (half-time) 1974-81
Courses taught: two per semester plus advisor to student newspaper
Speech
Journalism
Interpersonal Communications
Reorganized the journalism department at the Central Campus
UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO
Graduate Instructor (half-time) 1974-81
Courses taught: two per semester plus advisor to student newspaper
Theatre Introduction
Speech Introduction
Interpersonal Communications
Refereed Conference Papers
Margaret L. Young, “Ladies of the Club Come Out of the Closet” Hawaii International Conference on Arts and Humanity.” January 12-15, 2007
Margaret L. Young, “Genealogy of an Icon” AEJMC.” August 4-9, 2005
Margaret L. Young, Ashley Hutchinson, Ulrike Wackerhage, Capturing Child Consumers : Saturday mornings in Germany and the U.S. Broadcast Education Association April, 24 2005
Margaret L. Young , “Exploring New Frontiers”, Southwest/Texas Popular & American Culture Association. February 9-12, 2005
Margaret L. Young, “On the Go with Phoebe Snow…EE Calkins and the modern woman” Hawaii International Conference on Arts and Humanity.” January 13-16, 2005
Margaret L. Young, “Phebe Hanaford: A Power from the Pulpit and the Press”, International Conference on Social Science Writing, November 11-13 2004
Margaret L. Young, “Flower Power—a look at the advertising hall of fame selection of one of its top ten slogans of the century” Midwest Conference on Literature, 2004
Margaret L. Young, “Reading and Adolescent Girls in Rural Illinois,” Graduate Student Council, University of Illinois 2000
Margaret L. Young, “The Importance of Being”, Graduate Student Council, University of Minnesota, 2000.
Refereed Publications
(Accepted, publication 2007 date pending.) Young, Margaret, Death Comes, Qualitative Inquiry.
(Accepted, publication 2007 date pending.) Young, Margaret, A Handbook on Bears, Qualitative Inquiry.
(Accepted, publication 2007 date pending.) Young, Margaret, Petit Narratives, Qualitative Inquiry.
Young, Margaret L. “MY Chronicles: The Motherland,” Studies in Symbolic Interaction Vol. 25, 2002, p. 363-374
Selected Non-Refereed Publications
Young, Margaret L., Rose Burgess, Sally Hutchcroft, Frances Sanford Knoxville:The Next Generation, 1981-2006, Tucker Publishing, Galesburg, IL, December, 2006
Young, Margaret L. “The Lure of the Charmstring” History Magazine , March, 2004, Vol. 5 No. 3 p. 54
Young, Margaret L., Rose Burgess, Sally Hutchcroft, Frances Sanford, Across Five Generations, Waggoner Publishing, Galesburg, Illinois, 1984
Young, Margaret L. and Michael Knapp, White Center Remembers, West Seattle Herald Press, West Seattle, WN, 1976
Films and Multi-media Presentations
Young, Margaret L. “Phebe Coffin Hanaford, In Her Own Words,” an interactive multi-media CD, MY Designs, Galesburg, IL
Young, Margaret L. and Bonnie Rega, Saving Charmstrings, RailWay Productions, Galesburg, IL 61448
Young, Margaret L. and Douglas Alderman “A Walk on the Wild Side”, a multi-media advertisement, RailWay Productions, Moline, IL
Creative Production Peer-Reviewed Awards
1st Place Mate E. Palmer Contest –2005 Advertising Contest for Research
HM –2005 National Federation of Press Women for Research
2ND Place Mate E. Palmer Contest –2005 Advertising Contest for Feature Story, Specialized Circulation—2005 History Magazine
2ND Place Mate E. Palmer Contest –2004 Advertising Contest for Research
2ND Place Mate E. Palmer Contest –2004 Advertising Contest for Creative Design Brochure
Grants
Received T-Lec Research Grant finance research trip to Nantucket 2000
Received T-Lec Research Grant for collaboration program with biology 2005
CUR Grant for DePauw University hosting of National Conference 2006
Service
Bradley University Faculty Senate, Department of Communication Representative, —current
Department of Communication Representative to Affirmative Action Committee —current
Department of Communication Representative to Retention Committee¬ —current
Chair of the Curriculum Committee, Department of Communication —current
Department of Communication Representative to Scholarship Committee —current
Department of Communication Robison Committee —current
Department of Communication Ebling PRize Judge —current
Advisor to University IWPA contestants —current
Mate E. Palmer contest planner —current
Served as Moderator for the History Session of the International Conference on Arts and Literature ‘05
Served as judge for Bradley University Speech Competition (2000-05)
Served as judge for Pan-Hellenic writing competition (1999-2005)
Reviewer for AEJMC Advertising Division Student Paper Competition ‘05
Past Representative of American Heart Association annual meeting planning committee
Member Illinois State Women's Press Association Committees
Member National Women's Press Association Committees
Elected Member National Forum Society
Past President Chapter W- PEO Women’s Service Organization
Past V.P. Galesburg Business Network
Elected as representative delegate to International Convention of PEO
Elected as representative from State of Idaho to National Political Convention
Past Deacon in the First United Presbyterian Church
Sunday school teacher, active in church programs
Judge for State Historical Society Competition
Awards
Bradley University Parents Association Certificate of Merit 2005
National Federation of Press Women H.M. Research 2005
Received Mellinger Foundation award, 2000
Included in Who’s Who in American Women 1981, 1982
Included in Who’s Who in American Education 2002,2003, 2004, 2005 (Student Nomination)
Included in Manchester Who’s Who Executive and Professional Registry 2005
Selected as Woman of the Year by Seattle White Center Chamber of Commerce 1976
Received more than two dozen state and national press association awards for design, writing, and public relations planning events from 1976-2005
Affiliations
Illinois Women’s Press Association
National Federation of Press Women
Board Member of Knox County Historical Society
Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication AEJMC –Advertising Division
RELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Public Relations Director, Communications Career Advisor, Graphic Designer, Sales, Marketing, Strategic Planning,
Journalist, Promotions, Event Planning, Media Buyer, Editor, Actress, On-Air Personality, Political Strategist, Grant Writer, Product Designer
1997-1999
Smith Career Center, Bradley University
Responsibilities: Career Advisor for College of Communication and Fine Arts
Accomplishments
Initiated Career Fair for Communications Students 1998, 1999
Sponsored tele-conference with Capital Press Association
Developed ongoing relationships with local and regional businesses to promote student internships and placement
Designed promotional materials and brochures
1982 to 1997
Global Designs, 566 Hawthorne Ct. Galesburg, IL
Responsibilities: Owner
Accomplishments
Designed and marketed successful local promotional items,
Developed advertising campaigns, negotiated media packages, developed advertising plans
Developed customer base for small one-time publications. Clients include School Board, political candidate, small businesses, interior designer, accountancy firm, boutiques, theatre groups and civic/social organizations, author and cartoonist
Designed promotional materials and brochures, newsletters and logos
1982-1995
Bridgeway, Inc. Galesburg, IL
Administrator of Community Relations & Marketing (1993 to 1995)
Planned all external communications to increase awareness of new corporate identity and services and implement all internal communications regarding merger issues to a diverse, geographically dispersed employee base.
Designed all program and product marketing for $12 million corporation resulting from the merger of Spoon River Incorporated and McDonough County Rehabilitation Center.
Supervised Community Relations Assistant.
Assisted with the successful merging of two corporations to provide diversified services serving 15 counties in Central Illinois.
Designed consumer satisfaction and outcome surveys.
1984-1993
Spoon River Center, Inc. Galesburg, IL
Facilitated strategic growth and success of community mental health center, a private nonprofit corporation, foundation and child welfare agency.
Managed total communications program, internal and external
Closely assisted in the implementation of strategic planning process across multiple departments and corporations resulting in total budget growth from $1.5 million to $7.7 million.
Developed and implemented communications and promotion of health related new services including, kindergarten and child care, employee assistance programs, sheltered workshops/affirmative businesses of wholesale greenhouse with a sales increase of 22% in FY 93 through identifying and targeting new markets.
Developed and implemented communications and promotion of multiple products and services, including sales of goods and services, advertising, public relations, media relations, community events, and internal and external publications and fund-raisers promotion
Developed specialized speakers bureau and represented agency at public events, health fairs and organizations
Served as media liaison
Assisted with market research programs targeting internal and external publics including physicians, communities, employees, referral sources and patient satisfaction to provide actionable strategic market and operational plans.
ADDITIONAL RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
1980-82 Knox College, Director of Grants
1978-80 Director of Operations, Source Northwest Public Relations, Redmond, WN
1976-78 Media Liaison/Specialist with City of Seattle
1974-76 Reporter Robinson Newspapers Seattle, WN
1972-74 Free-lance Writing, Acting in Dinner Theatre, first woman DeeJay at FM station in Indianapolis
Presentations
Margaret L. Young, “Did Salt Save the Union”,” Brown Bag Presentation, Carl Sandburg College, 1983
Margaret L. Young, “Reading and Adolescent Girls in Rural Illinois,” University of Illinois 2000
Margaret L. Young, “The Importance of Being”, Graduate Student Council University of Minnesota, 2000
Margaret L. Young, “Saving Charmstrings”, PEO Chapter W, Galesburg Illinois, 2002
Margaret L. Young, “Flower Power—a look at the advertising hall of fame selection of one of its top ten slogans of the century” Midwest Conference on Literature, 2003
Margaret L. Young, “Phebe Hanaford: A Power from the Pulpit and the Press”, International Conference on Social Science Writing, November 11-13 2004
Margaret L. Young, On the Go with Phoebe Snow…EE Calkins and the modern woman” Hawaii International Conference on Arts and Humanity.” January 13-16, 2006
Margaret L. Young , “Exploring New Frontiers”, Southwest/Texas Popular & American Culture Association. February 9-12, 2004
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