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Valerie Cone

Liberal arts professor

Education

  • Ph.D., communication studies, University of Georgia
  • M.A., speech communication, University of Georgia
  • B.A., speech communication, University of Georgia

Credentials

  • Professor of Communication, 2018–present, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA
  • Instructor at CDC University, 2015–19, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA
    Classes taught: Improving Cultural Competence in Communication Messaging; Improving Intercultural Communication Competence for Public Health; Clarity and Engagement in Spoken Communication: Best Practices for Project Officers.
  • Adjunct Faculty, 2011–13, 2017–18, University of Georgia, Athens, GA
    Classes taught (2017–18): Introduction to Interpersonal Communication; Introduction to Interviewing; Interpersonal Communication Theory; Empirical Research Methods in Communication. Classes taught (2011–13): Introduction to Interpersonal Communication; Introduction to Public Speaking; Introduction to Interviewing; Interpersonal Communication Theory.
  • Graduate Teaching Assistant, 2009–11, 2013–17, University of Georgia, Athens, GA
    Classes taught (2013–17): Introduction to Interpersonal Communication; Introduction to Interviewing; Empirical Research Methods in Communication. Classes taught (2009–11): Introduction to Interpersonal Communication.

Awards, recognitions, and honors

  • Communication Studies Outstanding Article of the Year, Central States Communication Association, 2019
  • Li, Y. , Samp, J. A., Coles Cone, V. B., Mercer Kollar, L. M., DiClemente, R. J., & Monahan, J. M. (2018). "African American women's language use in response to male partners' condom negotiation tactics." Communication Studies, 69(1), 67-84. doi: 10.1080/10510974.2017.1412335
  • Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award — Top 10% of Graduate Teaching Assistants, University of Georgia Graduate School, 2016–17
  • Department Teaching and Research Assistantship, University of Georgia Department of Communication Studies, 2013–17
  • Franklin College of Arts and Sciences Ambassador Program Assistantship, University of Georgia, Dean of Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, 2014–15

Organizations

  • National Communication Association, 2009–present
  • International Communication Association, 2014–present
  • Southern States Communication Association Department of Communication Studies Graduate Forum, 2009–11, 2013–17
    • President, 2015–16
    • Recruitment Committee Chair, 2013–14
    • Internal Relations Committee Chair, 2010–11
    • Member, 2009–11, 2013–17
  • Leadership UGA, Nominated Member, 2014–15
  • Franklin College of Arts and Sciences Ambassador, 2014–15
  • Custom Publishing Committee, Department of Communication Studies, 2014–15
  • Alumni Postcard Campaign, The University of Georgia, 2014–15

Publications and presentations

  • Guan, M., Coles, V. B., Samp, J. A., Sales, J. M., DiClemente, R. J., & Monahan, J. L. (2016). "Incorporating communication into the theory of planned behavior to predict condom use among African American women." Journal of Health Communication, 21(9), 1046-1054. doi: 10.1080/10810730.2016.1204383
  • Mercer Kollar, L. M., Davis, T. L., Monahan, J. L., Samp, J. A., Coles, V. B., Bradley, E., McDermott Sales, J., Comer, S. K., Worley, T., Rose, E., & DiClemente, R. J. (2016). "Do as I say: Efficacy of an intervention to promote sexual assertiveness." Health Education & Behavior, 43(6), 691-698. doi: 10.1177/1090198116630528
  • Curran, T. M., Monahan, J. L., Samp, J. A., Coles, V. B., DiClemente, R. J., & Sales, J. (2016). "Sexual risk among African American women: Psychological factors and the mediating role of social skills." Communication Quarterly, 64(5), 536-552. doi: 10.1080/01463373.2015.1132241