
Ann Liao, Ph.D.
Associate Professor Buckham Hall B132Phone: (716) 878-5802
Email: liaoha@buffalostate.edu
EDUCATION
- Ph.D., Communication – University at Buffalo
- M.A., Journalism – The Ohio State University
- B.A., Language and Literature/Letters – Fu Jen Catholic University
ABOUT
Publications
- Liao, H-A. (In press). Information processing and media effects. Peking University Press, People’s Republic of China.
- Liao, H-A. (In press). Social cognitive theory and media effects. Peking University Press, People’s Republic of China.
- Liao, H-A. (2014). Examining the Role of Collaborative Learning in a Public Speaking Course. College Teaching, 62(2), 47–54.
- Liao, H-A., Edlin, M., & Ferdenzi, A. (2014). Persistence at an urban community college: The implications of self-efficacy and motivation. Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 38(7), 595–611.
- Liao, H. A., Ferdenzi, A., & Edlin, M. (2013). Motivation, self-regulated learning efficacy, and academic achievement among international and domestic students at an urban community college: A comparison. The Community College Enterprise, 18(2), 9–38.
- Liao, H-A. (2009). Political efficacy and campaign news attention as catalysts of discursive democracy. Web Journal of Mass Communication Research, 18.
- Liao, H-A. (2006). Toward an epistemology of participatory communication: A feminist perspective. Howard Journal of Communications, 17(2), 101–118.
- Liao, H-A. (2006). Cultural orientations and collaborative learning. Academic Exchange Quarterly, 10(3).
- Liao, H-A. (2005). Adoption of a course management system at a college campus: The implication of diffusion of innovation. International Journal of Instructional Technology and Distance Learning, 2(10).
Research Interests
- Teaching and learning
- Communication theories and research
- Communication data analytics
- Social cognitive theory
- Information processing and media effects
- Social media
Courses Taught
- Communication Data Analytics
- Introduction to Human Communication
- Rhetorical Criticism
- Group Communication
- Foundation of Inquiry
- Introduction to Oral Communication
- Communication and Society
- Speech Communication
- Information Literacy & Oral Communication
- Interpersonal Communication
- Intercultural Communication
- International Communication
- Mass Communication Theory
- Protest and Public Opinion
- Introduction to Communication Theory
- Principles of Public Relations
- Public Relations Methods and Cases
- Graduate Seminar in Mass Communication
- Graduate Quantitative Research Methods
Awards & Honors
- UUP Individual Development Grant, $1,000 (Spring 2016)
- Sabbatical Leave (Fall 2015)
- Faculty/Staff Appreciation Award (Spring 2012)
- Outstanding Service-Learning Course, SPC 307 (Spring 2012)
- Outstanding Faculty Commitment to Service-Learning (Spring 2012)
- Research Foundation Incentive Grant, Buffalo State College, $3,500 (Spring 2012)
- Provost’s Incentive Grant, Buffalo State College, $1,000 (Spring 2011)
- CASTL Fellowship Award, Buffalo State College, $3,000 (Spring 2009)
- Division Top Paper Award, Civic and Citizen Journalism Division, AEJMC (Spring 2007)
- UUP Drescher Award – One Semester Research Leave (Spring 2006)
- UUP Individual Development Grant, $450 (Spring 2005)
Memberships
- International Communication Association
Social Media