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����ӰҵSchool of Communication Studies will host its spring Colloquium Series beginning Friday, Feb. 5 at 4 p.m. in Taylor Hall, room 146. ����Ӱҵseries will kick-off with Paul Sommer, assistant professor of communication studies from ����Ӱҵ Stark.

Sommer will present his dissertation “ ����ӰҵCommunicative Accomplishment of Knowledge Work: An Investigation of the Domestic Construction Industry.”

“I’m interested in learning how individuals talk about what they know with others in an organization,” Sommer said. “Particularly in project-based organizations – like the construction industry – that face situations unique to each differing project, how do individuals discuss or communicate problems?”

Sommer’s presentation will include findings from a nationwide survey of construction organizations. ����Ӱҵfindings will cover construction organizations’ process for capturing, developing, sharing and effectively using organizational knowledge.

Sommer said that in order to overcome the unique challenges faced by project-based organizations, a distinction between communicating in an anticipatory or reactive manner is necessary. His presentation will further discuss that distinction and how individuals might anticipate and communicate potential problems.

����Ӱҵpresentation is free of charge and all faculty and graduate students are invited to attend. ����Ӱҵseries provides an opportunity for faculty and students to foster intellectual and collaborative discussions, and to stay informed about current research efforts.

����Ӱҵdates for future Spring 2016 semester colloquiums are:
•    Friday, March 4
•    Friday, April 1

Additional details about the upcoming colloquiums will be available at www.kent.edu/comm at a later date. For questions or consideration for a future colloquium, contact Suzy D’Enbeau at sdenbeau@kent.edu.